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The FOCAC Beijing Summit, the largest and the highest-level gathering of Chinese leaders and leaders of 48 African countries will be held in Beijing from Nov. 4-5, 2006. The summit features "friendship, peace, cooperation and development".



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A local resident passes an advertisement for the upcoming Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, October 29, 2006.




An advertising board of upcoming Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is seen at Wangfujing, Beijing, Oct. 31, 2006.




Flags of African countries that will participate in FOCAC Beijing Summit fly over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing¡£




Local residents set up banner of the upcoming FOCAC Beijing Summit in Beijing, Oct. 31, 2006.




A logo of the upcoming Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is seen at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing.



Latest News Opinion & Commentary Special Report China-Africa Cooperation Backgrounder 
The Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 4, 2006. Leaders or representatives of China, 48 African countries and the African Union Commission attended the two-day summit, focusing on "friendship, peace, cooperation and development". (Xinhua Photo)
UPDATED 16:46, November 09, 2006
Action plan encourages joint energy exploration, stressing sustainable development
China and African countries are " resolved" to bolster their companies' joint energy exploration and exploitation under the principle of reciprocity, says an action plan endorsed by Chinese and African leaders at a landmark summit Sunday afternoon.
China's aid to Africa gives new impetus to cooperation
African journalists covering the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Sunday said China's offer to increase assistance to Africa would inject new vitality to their development and China-Africa cooperation.
UN chief hails China's decision to double aid to Africa
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan welcomed on Saturday the announcement of the Chinese government to double its aid to Africa by 2009.

Senior officials from China and 48 African countries met in Beijing on Wednesday to make final preparations for the Beijing Summit.

Senior officials from China and 48 African countries met in Beijing on Wednesday to make final preparations for the Beijing Summit.

Angolan Prime Minister Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos (R), degusts Longjing tea in Shanghai, Oct. 31, 2006.

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza (C) pays a visit to Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center in south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 31, 2006.
  Opinion & Commentary  
NO.1 - NO.40    
  • Zambian president says China's assistance to Africa not a second-colonialism (08:50, November 08, 2006)
  • Foreign media praises China-Africa summit (08:48, November 08, 2006)
  • Zambian president highly speaks of China-Africa summit (08:46, November 08, 2006)
  • 'Communication between civilizations path to world peace'  (08:41, November 08, 2006)
  • Kenyan president commends China-Africa summit (09:13, November 08, 2006)
  • Kenyan president commends China-Africa summit (22:02, November 07, 2006)
  • China-Africa ties stronger  (09:58, November 06, 2006)
  • Bright, prosperous future beckons  (08:50, November 06, 2006)
  • People's Daily hails success of Beijing Summit (09:50, November 06, 2006)
  • Egyptians hail "substantial fruits" of China-Africa summit  (08:43, November 06, 2006)
  • African leaders applaud Beijing Summit (08:41, November 06, 2006)
  • Gabonese president: Forum important platform for allround China-Africa dialogues (18:15, November 04, 2006)
  • Ethiopian PM: Civil collaboration helps China, Africa brace up challenges (18:13, November 04, 2006)
  • Interview: Senegalese president refutes "China threat" (13:47, November 04, 2006)
  • China's trade, investment major boost to African development: World Bank (09:11, November 04, 2006)
  • How Sino-African friendship is able to renew and stay firm still? (16:23, November 03, 2006)
  • Sino-African trade sped up by mutual benefit and "win-win" situation (16:23, November 03, 2006)
  • Interview: Sino-Zimbabwean ties example of China-Africa cooperation (13:55, November 03, 2006)
  • Ethiopian FM: China, Africa stand on firm foundation of trust, confidence (12:00, November 03, 2006)
  • Africa, the vital continent (13:31, November 02, 2006)
  • Ambassadors highlight co-operation  (08:22, November 02, 2006)
  • Continent sees need for more collaboration  (08:15, November 02, 2006)
  • Sino-African summit a historic event, Hu says  (08:01, November 02, 2006)
  • Beijing Summit opportune for Sino-African cooperation (13:07, November 01, 2006)
  • "Beijing Summit is a terrific idea" (14:10, November 02, 2006)
  • Be optimistic about Africa (13:29, October 31, 2006)
  • China-Africa summit should focus on development, poverty issues: Zambian FM (08:46, October 31, 2006)
  • "Neo-colonialism" fallacy aims to sow discord in Sino-Africa cooperation (20:19, October 30, 2006)
  • Potential for China-Africa ties is great: Vietnamese paper (20:09, October 30, 2006)
  • Africa will not be cheated by false accusation against China: Kaunda (07:23, October 27, 2006)
  • Interview: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has great potential for development (17:24, October 26, 2006)
  • Interview: Malian president says Africa-China cooperation sets model for South-South cooperation (16:03, October 26, 2006)
  • Interview: Chinese ambassadors highlight development of Sino-African cooperation (08:31, October 26, 2006)
  • Interview: Kenya expects Beijing Summit to further cement Africa-China relations (08:32, October 26, 2006)
  • Wolfowitz's criticisms of China's African loans "groundless" (20:08, October 24, 2006)
  • "China threat" in Africa "unfounded": Interview (10:16, October 24, 2006)
  • "China threat" in Africa "unfounded": Chinese State Councilor (10:18, October 24, 2006)
  • China-Africa cooperation has broad prospects: Algerian minister (09:37, October 24, 2006)
  • Interview: Sino-Zimbabwean economic partnership presents rosy picture (09:38, October 24, 2006)
  • Interview: Uganda expects more Chinese investors, tourists to boost economy (08:54, October 23, 2006)
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