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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.
  Special Report  
NO.1 - NO.28    
  • "Thank you for the love showed to our African presidents during their visit" (16:51, November 09, 2006)
  • Beijing's 40 pct commuters choose public transport (17:02, November 06, 2006)
  • Art brings life to expanding exchanges  (08:34, November 06, 2006)
  • African trend popular in Beijing (08:31, November 06, 2006)
  • News Feature: Birthday cake, ping-pong in Liberian Iron Lady's China visit (08:21, November 06, 2006)
  • Business deals come ahead of historical China-Africa summit (17:39, November 03, 2006)
  • African reporters expecting more "China voices" (11:56, November 03, 2006)
  • CNPC in Sudan, model of south-south co-op  (08:50, November 03, 2006)
  • Dai brings traditional methods to Ethiopia  (08:22, November 03, 2006)
  • Baker captures the soul of Africa  (08:21, November 03, 2006)
  • Children of the master voyager?  (08:21, November 03, 2006)
  • Peacekeeper sees signs of hope for Liberia  (08:55, November 03, 2006)
  • Scholarships for Africans set to double  (08:39, November 03, 2006)
  • Congolese student adapts to life in Beijing  (08:39, November 03, 2006)
  • A regular guest who feels at home in China  (08:25, November 03, 2006)
  • African culture gains popularity ahead of historic summit (21:36, November 02, 2006)
  • Appreciating China's aid, African journalists envision fruitful summit (15:51, November 02, 2006)
  • China, Africa in same storm-tossed boat for 50 years (13:32, November 02, 2006)
  • Africans keen to grasp "China opportunities" (08:27, November 02, 2006)
  • Burundian president calls for more investment from China (08:26, November 02, 2006)
  • Diplomatic spouses reach out to street kids  (08:22, November 02, 2006)
  • Visiting journalists aim for 'complete record'  (08:22, November 02, 2006)
  • Chinese airlines to open regular flights to Africa as Beijing Summit nears (20:19, November 01, 2006)
  • Africa Focus: Africa eyes China's emerging tourist market (16:57, October 27, 2006)
  • Cultural understanding drives investment in Africa (17:07, October 19, 2006)
  • Souls of Chinese constructors live with their works in Africa (09:06, October 18, 2006)
  • Roundup: Senior Egyptian officials sing highly of Egyptian-Sino ties (17:02, October 17, 2006)
  • Feature: Chinese expertise to boost African agriculture (11:14, October 15, 2006)
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