On the afternoon of September 20 2024 President Xi Jinping held talks with King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim who is in China for a state visit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping pointed out that as neighbors across the sea China and Malaysia enjoy a time-honored friendship. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1974 China and Malaysia have always been on friendly terms and supported each other setting an example for countries to help each other succeed and foster win-win cooperation. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the Year of China-Malaysia Friendship a significant year for China-Malaysia relations to build on past achievements and forge ahead into the future. China is further deepening reform comprehensively and advancing high-standard opening-up which will bring new impetus and opportunities to China-Malaysia cooperation. China is ready to work with Malaysia to carry forward fine traditions and be close neighbors of everlasting friendship sincere partners in joint development trusted friends with brotherly relations and an important force for peace. The two countries should deepen strategic cooperation in each other's modernization process and elevate the building of a China-Malaysia community with a shared future to a new level.Xi Jinping stressed that China is ready to work with Malaysia to maintain close high-level exchanges enhance strategic communication and support each other on issues involving their respective core interests and major concerns. China supports the vision of "Malaysia Madani" and is ready to share state governance experience with Malaysia. China is ready to better synergize development strategies with Malaysia carry out high-quality Belt and Road cooperation implement key projects such as the "Two Countries Twin Parks" and the East Coast Rail Link step up cooperation on agriculture and poverty reduction and tap the potential of cooperation on new energy digital economy and other high-tech industries so as to boost their respective modernization processes. The two sides should deepen exchanges and mutual learning between the Chinese and Islamic civilizations strengthen cooperation in higher education joint scientific research and other fields enhance mutual understanding and affinity between the two peoples and cultivate successors for the cause of China-Malaysia friendship. As important members of the Asia Pacific region developing countries and emerging economies China and Malaysia should play a guiding role in enriching the China-Malaysia community with a shared future with more imperatives of the era and greater global significance. China supports Malaysia in assuming the rotating chairmanship of ASEAN next year and is ready to work with Malaysia to promote East Asian cooperation and regional economic integration and enhance communication and coordination regarding major hotspot and international issues so as to contribute to regional and global peace and stability.Sultan Ibrahim said that he was honored to pay his first state visit to the great China in the capacity of Malaysia's head of state. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and through the hard work of the Chinese people China has made remarkable development achievements that have garnered global attention. It has become a major engine of the world economy setting an example for developing countries like Malaysia. Malaysia was one of the first ASEAN countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China and also the first ASEAN country to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership with China. The Malaysia-China relationship is built on mutual trust and mutual respect. Malaysia appreciates the Chinese government's people-centered development philosophy and supports the Global Development Initiative the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative put forward by President Xi Jinping. Malaysia regards China as a reliable partner and is committed to fostering a strong partnership with China achieving shared progress and becoming a companion on the path to modernization. Malaysia has benefited greatly from the Belt and Road Initiative and is ready to work with China to advance the Belt and Road cooperation and deepen cooperation in such fields as economy trade investment infrastructure connectivity culture and education so as to take Malaysia-China relations to a higher level. He said that the Malaysian side is ready to work with the Chinese side to make constructive contributions to maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea. As the rotating chair of ASEAN and the country coordinator for ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations next year Malaysia is ready to play an active role in advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between ASEAN and China. The Malaysian side greatly appreciates China's fair and just stance on the Palestinian question and is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with China on international and regional affairs.Before the talks Xi Jinping held a welcoming ceremony for Sultan Ibrahim at the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People.A 21-gun salute was fired at Tian'anmen Square and honor guards lined up in salutation. As the two heads of state stepped onto the stand the military band played the national anthems of China and Malaysia. Accompanied by Xi Jinping Sultan Ibrahim reviewed the guard of honor of the People's Liberation Army and watched the march-past.On the evening of the same day Xi Jinping held a welcoming banquet for Sultan Ibrahim at the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.Wang Yi was present at the above activities.

On September 13 2024 President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.Xi Jinping pointed out that in the face of global changes of a magnitude unseen in a century and the expectations of people around the world for security and stability China has been practicing the Global Security Initiative continuously consolidating consensus among all parties promoting the elimination of the root causes of international conflicts improving global security governance and making unremitting efforts to build a world of lasting peace and universal security. He expressed the hope that the current forum will continue to uphold the spirit of equality openness inclusiveness and mutual learning; foster broad consensus and deepen mutual trust; and make new and greater contributions to jointly addressing global security challenges and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.The 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum themed "Promoting Peace for a Shared Future" kicked off in Beijing on the same day.

On September 12 2024 President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS).Xi Jinping pointed out that the CIFTIS having been successfully held for ten years is a vivid portrayal of the high-quality development of China's service industry and service trade making positive contributions to the building of an open world economy. China will keep promoting high-quality development via high-standard opening-up improve institutions and mechanisms for high-standard opening up innovate and upgrade trade in services actively align with high-standard international economic and trade rules promote interoperability and compatibility of rules regulations management and standards in the service sector open its service market wider to the outside world in an orderly manner enhance the functions of the service sector and service trade as platforms of opening up and forge a world-class business environment that is market-oriented law-d and internationalized. China is ready to work with all countries in the world to jointly share opportunities discuss cooperation and promote development in line with the general trend of economic globalization to contribute to promoting global economic growth and the well-being of the people of all countries.Co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and the People's Government of Beijing Municipality the 2024 CIFTIS themed "Global Services Shared Prosperity" kicked off in Beijing on the same day.

On September 11 2024 President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Forum on Women.Xi Jinping pointed out that women have been key drivers of human civilization and social progress and have scored remarkable achievements in all walks of life. Since the launch of the SCO Forum on Women women from various countries upholding the "Shanghai Spirit" have contributed their strength to building an even closer SCO community with a shared future. Xi Jinping expressed the hope that the forum will continue to play a positive role in promoting amity and people-to-people interconnectivity among various countries injecting fresh impetus into forging closer people-to-people and cultural bonds within the SCO. China is ready to work with all parties to promote scientific and technological innovation and the development of women's causes via digital empowerment so as to jointly build a more beautiful home of the SCO.On the same day the SCO Forum on Women kicked off in Qingdao Shandong Province. It is co-organized by the All-China Women's Federation the Good-Neighborliness Friendship and Cooperation Commission of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation the People's Government of Shandong Province and the SCO Secretariat.

On September 11 2024 President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Abdelmadjid Tebboune on his reelection as President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria.Noting that China and Algeria enjoy traditional friendly relations Xi Jinping said in recent years under the joint guidance of the two presidents bilateral relations have developed rapidly cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful results the two countries have closely coordinated and cooperated in international affairs and the traditional friendship has continued to deepen. Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Algeria relations and stands ready to work with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to take the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Algeria comprehensive strategic partnership this year as an opportunity to further enhance political mutual trust expand and deepen practical cooperation and jointly open up broader prospects for friendly cooperation between the two countries.

On the afternoon of September 9 2024 President Xi Jinping met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre who is on an official visit to China at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.Xi Jinping asked Jonas Gahr Støre to convey his regards to King Harald V. Xi Jinping pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Norway 70 years ago the two peoples have respected appreciated and learned from each other forging a valuable friendship. Further developing China-Norway friendly cooperation is consistent with the will of the two peoples the fundamental interests of the two countries and an overall trend of maintaining closer ties among countries in the world to share weal and woe. Today's world is going through rapid and profound changes unseen in a century which are testing whether the international community can make the right choice. China will continue to follow the path of peaceful development. Through further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization China will inject stability and certainty into a world fraught with changes and turbulence and create more opportunities for the common development of all countries. China is ready to work with Norway to push for continuous development of bilateral friendly cooperation.Xi Jinping stressed that a review of the 70-year history of China-Norway relations shows that friendship and cooperation are the defining features. Xi Jinping said "Historical experience tells us that to maintain the steady and sound development of bilateral relations the most important thing is to respect each other seek common ground while shelving differences including respecting each other's core interests and accommodating each other's major concerns." The two countries' economies are highly complementary and have seen fruitful cooperation outcomes in various fields. He called on the two sides to d on their respective strengths expand practical cooperation in fields such as environmental protection energy transition maritime affairs and shipping agricultural and fishery products and electric vehicles strengthen cooperation in education science and technology culture tourism winter sports and other fields and increase personnel exchanges especially among young people. China and Norway share extensive consensus on maintaining world peace and security addressing climate change protecting biodiversity and tackling other global challenges. China is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with Norway at the United Nations and on other multilateral platforms practice true multilateralism and promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization. China hopes that Norway will play a positive role in promoting the sound and steady development of relations between China and Europe.Jonas Gahr Støre conveyed King Harald V's cordial greetings to President Xi Jinping. He said that Norway was one of the first Nordic countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Norway and China 70 years ago the two countries have witnessed sound development of bilateral relations and the two sides have conducted dialogue and cooperation in a manner of mutual respect. Norway respects China's sovereignty firmly pursues the one-China policy and is willing to continue to work with China to respect each other's core interests and major concerns engage in mutual learning and exchanges and foster mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. China's development is full of vitality and has much successful experience worth learning from. Norway looks forward to expanding cooperation with China especially in such fields as green development climate change response maritime affairs and shipping agriculture fishery and aquaculture industries new energy vehicles and artificial intelligence. China plays an important role in addressing many global challenges facing the world today and tackling major international issues concerning international peace and security. Norway supports free trade and is willing to strengthen communication and cooperation with China within the G20 and other multilateral frameworks and supports closer cooperation between Europe and China.The two sides had an exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis and other hotspot issues. Xi Jinping stressed that China encourages and supports all efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the crisis and will continue to promote peace talks and play a constructive role in promoting the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis. Xi Jinping expressed the hope that all parties will work together to accumulate favorable conditions for the political settlement of the crisis through dialogue.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.

On September 9 2024 General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un on the 76th anniversary of the DPRK's founding.Xi Jinping pointed out that over the past 76 years under the leadership of the WPK the people of the DPRK have united as one and promoted the vigorous development of various national causes. In recent years Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un has led the Party and people of the DPRK in thoroughly implementing the guiding principles of the WPK's Eighth Congress and all its plenary sessions and made a series of achievements in construction and development. Xi Jinping expressed his belief that under the leadership of the WPK headed by Comrade General Secretary the people in the DPRK will surely win new and greater victories in advancing the cause of DPRK-style socialism.Xi Jinping stressed that China and the DPRK are linked by mountains and rivers and their traditional friendship has grown stronger over time. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the DPRK and the "China-DPRK Friendship Year". Under the new circumstances in the new era China will continue to view bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective and is ready to deepen strategic communication strengthen coordination and cooperation with the DPRK and jointly maintain consolidate and develop traditional friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries. Xi Jinping called on the two sides to jointly advance the socialism cause so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples and make greater contributions to promoting peace stability development and prosperity of the region and the world.

On the afternoon of September 9 2024 President Xi Jinping met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez who is on an official visit to China at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.Xi Jinping asked Pedro Sánchez to convey his regards to King Felipe VI. Recalling that China and Spain celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations last year Xi Jinping noted that both sides have maintained close exchanges and interactions at all levels and promoted high-quality cooperation in new areas. Noting that next year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Spain comprehensive strategic partnership Xi Jinping said the two sides should adhere to the original intention of establishing diplomatic relations d on mutual respect and equal treatment take a holistic and long-term view and continuously enrich the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Xi Jinping also called on both sides to build long-term and stable China-Spain relations with strategic resolve and elevate bilateral relations to a higher level.Xi Jinping stressed that reform and opening up is the right development path that China has found through long-term practice and it will be followed steadfastly. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee laid out systematic plans for further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization which will bring new opportunities for deepening and expanding cooperation between China and Spain. The two sides should give full play to platforms such as the Mixed Committee on Economy and Trade and the Joint Commission on Science and Technology to jointly promote development in high-tech fields such as artificial intelligence digital economy and new energy to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. Xi Jinping expressed the hope that Spain will continue to provide a fair equitable safe and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in the country. He urged joint efforts from the two sides to stay committed to inclusiveness and mutual learning strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges in the fields of language education youth culture and tourism and promote friendship between the two peoples. China appreciates Spain's active promotion of China-EU exchanges and cooperation during its EU rotating presidency in the second half of last year. As next year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU China is ready to work with the EU to take stock of successful experience in the development of bilateral relations and push for steady progress in the development of China-EU relations in the direction of independence helping each other succeed and benefits to the world. Xi Jinping expressed the hope that Spain will continue to play a constructive role in this regard.Xi Jinping pointed out that in today's changing and turbulent world China and Spain are both countries with a sense of responsibility and mission and both advocate multilateralism and free trade. China is ready to expand cooperation with Spain in third-party markets in the Global South and strengthen communication and coordination in the United Nations the G20 and other international organizations so as to inject more positive energy into world peace stability and human progress.Pedro Sánchez conveyed cordial greetings from King Felipe VI to President Xi Jinping. He said that he is glad to visit China again after one year which shows the closeness of Spain-China relations. Spain and China enjoy time-honored friendship and have constantly developed and deepened the partnership on the basis of mutual respect. Pedro Sánchez said that during his visit the two sides signed a number of cooperation agreements in green development and other fields demonstrating the huge potential and bright prospects of bilateral cooperation. He expressed the hope that the two sides will strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges and deepen cooperation in such fields as economy trade and new energy vehicles. Spain is willing to provide a sound environment for Chinese enterprises. Both Spain and China are committed to safeguarding world peace and multilateralism. The world today faces multiple challenges such as turbulence conflicts poverty and climate change which call for greater international cooperation and joint response. China is a key force in safeguarding world peace and development and plays an important constructive role in resolving major international and regional issues. The Spanish side views its relations with China from a strategic height firmly pursues the one-China policy is willing to be a trustworthy partner of China and looks forward to further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Spain and China and making greater contributions to the well-being of the two peoples world peace and prosperity. Spain supports the principles of free trade and open markets disagrees with trade wars and is willing to continue playing a positive role in promoting the sound development of EU-China relations.The two sides also had an exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and other issues.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.

At noon on September 5 2024 President Xi Jinping met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres who is in China for the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping welcomed António Guterres to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit in China as a special guest. Noting that they just attended the opening ceremony of the FOCAC Beijing Summit Xi Jinping stated that China attaches great importance to developing China-Africa relations. After the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) his first overseas visit was to Africa where he put forward in Tanzania the principle of sincerity real results amity and good faith towards Africa and attended all subsequent FOCAC summits. China has no selfish interests in its cooperation with Africa. Half a century ago in the face of its own economic difficulties China responded to the expectations of its African brothers by vigorously assisting the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway writing a touching story of China-Africa friendship. Just now at the opening ceremony of the summit Xi Jinping announced new actions and measures for practical cooperation with Africa. Yesterday he also witnessed the signing of the agreement on activating the Tanzania-Zambia Railway with the heads of state of Tanzania and Zambia which was aimed at carrying forward the China-Africa friendship. He has proposed the building of a community with a shared future for mankind with the hope that people in Africa and other parts of the world can live a happy life. This is also in line with the common aspirations and desires of people from all countries amid the changes unseen in a century in the world. China appreciates that the United Nations has always attached importance to Africa and is ready to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations to jointly help Africa achieve peace stability development and revitalization.Xi Jinping briefed António Guterres on the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and his views on the current world situation pointing out that despite various uncertainties and even stormy waters ahead the general direction of human development and progress will not change. He has proposed high-quality Belt and Road cooperation as well as the Global Development Initiative the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative in the hope that all countries will join hands to build a community with a shared future for mankind and steer the ship of humanity toward a bright future of peace security prosperity and progress. Chinese modernization will provide more new opportunities for countries around the world and inject new impetus into safeguarding world peace and promoting common development.Xi Jinping stressed that practicing true multilateralism and supporting the United Nations in playing a central role in international affairs has always been the principle of China's diplomacy and will not change. At present the evolving and turbulent international situation has accentuated the important role played by the United Nations which should be even more active. China will continue to actively participate in the work of the United Nations in various fields support the United Nations in hosting the Summit of the Future promote the reform of the international financial architecture strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) governance and make greater contributions to world peace and development.António Guterres thanked the Chinese side for inviting him to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit. He said that historically Africa has been the primary victim of colonialism. China's cooperation with Africa will help reduce the historical injustice suffered by Africa and help Africa achieve peace and development. China's peaceful development is a noble cause in the history of mankind and is conducive to the peace and progress of all humanity. The United Nations is ready to strengthen cooperation with China to resist actions that create division and undermine common progress jointly practice multilateralism promote more just and equitable global governance and build a community with a shared future for mankind. The United Nations is making every effort to prepare for the Summit of the Future and hopes to have close communication with China to promote the reform of the international financial architecture and strengthen global AI governance.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.

On the morning of September 5 2024 President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and delivered a keynote address at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping announced that bilateral relations between China and all African countries having diplomatic relations with China are elevated to the level of strategic relations the overall characterization of China-Africa relations are elevated to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era and China will work with Africa to take ten partnership actions for modernization.Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee Li Qiang Zhao Leji Wang Huning Cai Qi Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi were present.In early autumn Beijing's skies are high and clear. At Tian'anmen Square and on both sides of Chang'an Avenue the bright Five-Star Red Flag flutters in the wind alongside the flags of 53 African countries and the African Union.President Xi Jinping took a group photo with 51 African heads of state and government two presidential representatives the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission and the Secretary-General of the United Nations who were attending the summit.Accompanied by the music of "Peace - a Community with a Shared Future" and enthusiastic applause Xi Jinping and the foreign leaders entered the venue together and took their seats on the podium.Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address entitled "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a Community with a Shared Future".On behalf of the Chinese government and people Xi Jinping first extended a warm welcome to foreign guests attending the summit!Xi Jinping pointed out "In this season of harvest I am delighted to gather together with so many old and new friends in Beijing to discuss grand plans for China-Africa friendship and cooperation in the new era." The friendship between China and Africa transcends time and space surmounts mountains and oceans and passes down through generations. Over the past 24 years since the establishment of FOCAC especially in the new era China has stood shoulder to shoulder with African brothers and sisters in the spirit of sincerity real results amity and good faith to firmly defend their legitimate rights and interests as once-in-a-century changes sweep across the world. Both sides get stronger and more resilient together by riding the tide of economic globalization delivering tangible benefits to billions of ordinary Chinese and Africans. Both sides share weal and woe in fighting natural disasters and epidemics together creating touching stories of China-Africa friendship. Both sides always empathize with and support each other setting a stellar example of a new type of international relations. Thanks to nearly 70 years of tireless efforts from both sides the China-Africa relationship is now at its best in history. With its future growth in mind the Chinese side proposed that bilateral relations between China and all African countries having diplomatic ties with China be elevated to the level of strategic relations and that the overall characterization of China-Africa relations be elevated to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.Xi Jinping pointed out that modernization is an inalienable right of all countries. China is going all out to build a great modern socialist country in all respects and pursue national rejuvenation through a Chinese path to modernization. Africa is marching in solid strides toward the modernization goals set forth in the AU's Agenda 2063. China and Africa's joint pursuit of modernization will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter in the drive for a community with a shared future for mankind.Xi Jinping put forward that China and Africa should work together to advance modernization in six aspects.—China and Africa should jointly advance modernization that is just and equitable. In promoting modernization China and Africa should not only follow the general rules but also act in light of their national realities. China is ready to increase exchanges of governance experience with Africa support all countries in exploring modernization paths befitting their national conditions and help ensure equal rights and equal opportunities for all countries.—China and Africa should jointly advance modernization that is open and win-win. Mutually beneficial cooperation is the sunny road to the betterment of long-term and fundamental interests of all countries. China is ready to deepen cooperation with Africa in industry agriculture infrastructure trade and investment promote exemplary high-quality Belt and Road cooperation projects and build together a model for the delivery of the Global Development Initiative.—China and Africa should jointly advance modernization that puts the people first. The ultimate goal of modernization is the free and full development of human beings. China will work vigorously with Africa to promote personnel training poverty reduction and employment enhance the sense of gain happiness and security of the people in the course of modernization and ensure that all will benefit from the process.—China and Africa should jointly advance modernization featuring diversity and inclusiveness. Well-balanced material and spiritual advancement is a lofty objective of modernization. China will enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges with Africa champion mutual respect inclusiveness and coexistence of different civilizations and strive together for more fruitful outcomes under the Global Civilization Initiative.—China and Africa should jointly advance modernization that is eco-friendly. Green development is a hallmark of modernization in the new era. China is ready to help Africa build "green growth engines" narrow the gap in energy accessibility adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and jointly push for the global transition to green and low-carbon development.—China and Africa should jointly advance modernization underpinned by peace and security. Modernization would not be possible without a peaceful and stable environment for development. China is ready to help Africa improve its capacity in safeguarding peace and stability independently prioritize Africa in implementing the Global Security Initiative (GSI) promote mutual reinforcement of high-quality development and greater security and work together with Africa to uphold world peace and stability.Xi Jinping stressed that China and Africa account for one-third of the world population. Without their modernization there will be no global modernization. In the next three years China will work with Africa to take the following ten partnership actions for modernization to deepen China-Africa cooperation and spearhead the Global South modernization.First the Partnership Action for Mutual Learning among Civilizations. China is ready to work with Africa to build a platform for governance experience sharing a China-Africa knowledge network for development and 25 centers on China and Africa studies. China will invite 1000 members of African political parties to China for exchanges.Second the Partnership Action for Trade Prosperity. China will voluntarily and unilaterally open its market wider. China has decided to give all LDCs having diplomatic relations with China including 33 countries in Africa zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines. It will help turn China's big market into Africa's big opportunity. China will expand market access for African agricultural products deepen cooperation with Africa in e-commerce and other areas and launch a "China-Africa quality enhancement program". China is prepared to enter into framework agreements on economic partnership for shared development with African countries to provide long-term stable and predictable institutional guarantee for trade and investment between the two sides.Third the Partnership Action for Industrial Chain Cooperation. China will foster industry cooperation growth clusters with Africa push forward the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation and launch an "African SMEs empowerment program". China will build with Africa a digital technology cooperation center and initiate 20 digital demonstration projects.Fourth the Partnership Action for Connectivity. China is prepared to carry out 30 infrastructure connectivity projects in Africa promote together high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and put in place a China-Africa network featuring land-sea links and coordinated development. China is ready to assist in the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area and deepen logistics and financial cooperation for the benefit of trans-regional development in Africa.Fifth the Partnership Action for Development Cooperation. China is ready to release the Joint Statement on Deepening Cooperation within the Framework of the Global Development Initiative with Africa and implement 1000 "small and beautiful" livelihood projects. China will replenish the China-World Bank Group Partnership Facility. China supports Africa in hosting the 2026 Youth Olympic Games and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. China will work together with Africa to deliver more fruits of development to the two peoples.Sixth the Partnership Action for Health. China is ready to establish with Africa a hospitals alliance and joint medical centers. China will send 2000 medical personnel to Africa and launch 20 programs of health facilities and malaria treatment. China will encourage Chinese companies to invest in Africa's pharmaceutical production and continue to do what it can to help Africa with epidemic response. China supports the development of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to strengthen public health capacity in all African countries.Seventh the Partnership Action for Agriculture and Livelihoods. China will provide Africa with RMB1 billion yuan in emergency food assistance build 100000 mu (about 6670 hectares) of standardized agriculture demonstration areas in Africa send 500 agricultural experts and establish a China-Africa agricultural science and technology innovation alliance. China will implement 500 programs in Africa to promote community welfare. China will also encourage two-way investment for new business operations by Chinese and African companies and create at least one million jobs for Africa.Eighth the Partnership Action for People-to-People Exchanges. China will implement with Africa more solidly the Future of Africa—Vocational Education Cooperation Plan establish together an engineering technology academy and build ten Luban Workshops. China will provide 60000 training opportunities to Africa mainly for women and youths. China will launch with Africa a Cultural Silk Road program as well as an initiative of cooperation on innovation in radio TV and audio and visual programs. 2026 is designated as the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.Ninth the Partnership Action for Green Development. China is ready to launch 30 clean energy projects in Africa put in place meteorological early warning systems and carry out cooperation in disaster prevention mitigation and relief as well as biodiversity conservation. China will create a China-Africa forum on peaceful use of nuclear technology and collaborate on satellite remote sensing and lunar and deep-space exploration. All this is designed to help with green development in Africa.Tenth the Partnership Action for Common Security. The Chinese side is ready to build with Africa a partnership for implementing the GSI provide training for 6000 military personnel and 1000 police and law enforcement officers from Africa and invite 500 young African military officers to visit China. The two sides will conduct joint military exercises training and patrol carry out an "action for a mine-free Africa" and jointly ensure the safety of personnel and projects.To implement the ten partnership actions the Chinese government will provide strong support for China-Africa practical cooperation in various fields.Xi Jinping stressed at last that the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee laid out systematic plans for further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. This will profoundly further transform China. It will also provide new opportunities and new driving forces for African countries and for both sides' joint pursuit of modernization. As an African proverb goes a friend is someone you share the path with. On the path to modernization no one and no country should be left behind. Xi Jinping said "Let us rally the more than 2.8 billion Chinese and African people into a powerful force on our shared path toward modernization promote modernization of the Global South with China-Africa modernization and write a new magnificent chapter of development in human history. Let us join hands to bring about a bright future of peace security prosperity and progress for our world."President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal co-chair of FOCAC; President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania rotating chairmanship of the AU; President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa subregional representative for Africa; President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan special guest and Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres and Chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat also addressed the opening ceremony.The African leaders thanked China for hosting the FOCAC Beijing Summit spoke highly of the profound traditional friendship between Africa and China and the positive outcomes achieved since the establishment of FOCAC especially the 2018 Beijing Summit and highly appreciated the ten partnership actions put forward by President Xi Jinping for China and Africa to advance modernization together. They said that FOCAC is not only an effective platform to promote the development of Africa-China partnership but also a shining example of South-South cooperation. FOCAC cooperation is d on friendship respect and mutual benefit. China's cooperation with Africa with no political strings attached has greatly promoted the connectivity and economic and social development of African countries. Amid the current complex and turbulent international situation deepening cooperation with China has become an even greater hope for African countries to achieve security stability and sustainable development. Africa and China share similar ideals. The African side highly appreciates and fully supports the important vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind as well as the Belt and Road Initiative the Global Development Initiative the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative put forward by President Xi Jinping. The African side is willing to work with China to jointly advocate the common values of humanity and support all countries in exploring a path to modernization that suits their national conditions. The African side firmly pursues the one-China policy and staunchly supports all efforts made by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification. The African side resolutely opposes external forces' interference in China's internal affairs under the pretext of the Taiwan question human rights and other issues. The African side extends congratulations on the success of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and believes that China's efforts in further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization will bring more development opportunities to African countries and other countries in the world. The African side is willing to work with China to continue to uphold the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the spirit of China-Africa friendship and cooperation actively implement the outcomes of the summit jointly advance industrialization and agricultural modernization build an all-weather Africa-China community with a shared future for the new era and jointly move towards a bright future of peace security prosperity and progress.The summit adopted the Beijing Declaration on Jointly Building an All-weather China-Africa Community with a Shared Future for the New Era and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation - Beijing Action Plan (2025-2027).More than 3200 people from home and abroad attended the opening ceremony including heads of state and government as well as heads of delegations of the African member states of FOCAC and heads of international and regional organizations.Yin Li Li Shulei He Lifeng Wang Xiaohong and others were present.Wang Yi presided over the opening ceremony.Founded in 2000 FOCAC now has 55 members including China 53 African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China and the AU Commission. The theme of the summit is "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a Community with a Shared Future". After the opening ceremony four high-level meetings will be held on the topics of state governance industrialization and agricultural modernization peace and security and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.