Chinese president pledges support for African independent development

China firmly supports Africa's pursuit of independent sustainable development and backs African countries to address regional affairs in an independent way.

China-Africa relationship embraces historic development opportunity

The day Dec 4, 2015 is a historic moment for China-Africa relations. It is the first time for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) to be held in Africa and chaired by an African country.

Spotlight: Xi charts course for upgrading China-Africa ties at landmark summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed Friday that his country and Africa lift their relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and join hands to open a new era of win-win cooperation and common development.

AU Chairperson lauds Chinese President's speech at FOCAC summit

The Chairperson of African Union Commission (AUC) Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma on Saturday commended the speech delivered by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Johannesburg on Friday.

Chinese companies hope Johannesburg exhibition will open more doors

Chinese companies will get to know more about the needs of Africa and strengthen ties for future cooperation at the China-Africa Equipment Manufacturing Industry Exhibition, which officially opened in Johannesburg on Friday.

Xi meets African business leaders, attends China-Africa relations events

Xi meets African leaders in Johannesburg

China's $60b package shows commitment to Africa

President Xi Jinping's announcement in his opening address to the 2nd Summit of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation that he was to triple funding to Africa came as a major surprise to delegates and others attending.

Climate of friendship

President Xi Jinping is currently in Johannesburg, South Africa, to co-chair the two-day Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) from Friday to Saturday.

Cooperation called historic opportunity

China's cooperation with Africa has been a "rare historic opportunity", President Xi Jinping said at a working breakfast he hosted for African leaders.

Xi: China-Africa ties benefit both

President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China stands ready to work with Africa to tap the unique advantages of their partnership and to boost bilateral cooperation for the benefit of both peoples.

$60 billion in aid set for Africa

President Xi Jinping has announced assistance and loans for Africa to help the continent address its top three difficulties: infrastructure, talent and funding.