Xi Jinping Holds Talks With South African President
On the afternoon of September 2, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Ramaphosa was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and pay a state visit. The two heads of state announced the elevation of China-South Africa relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation in the New Era. Xi Jinping pointed out that the friendship between China and South Africa originated from their unwavering support for national liberation, their mutual assistance in promoting national development and construction, and their solidarity and cooperation in pursuing international fairness and justice. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the new South Africa. Despite the volatile international landscape, the two countries' mission to pursue modernization, their commitment to promoting China-Africa cooperation, and their desire to improve global governance remain unchanged. Strengthening unity and cooperation between China and South Africa aligns with the common expectations of the two peoples, conforms to the historical process of the developing global South, and holds significant contemporary importance and global influence. Xi Jinping emphasized that with the new positioning of China-South Africa relations in mind, both sides should grasp "three directions." First, the political direction of common progress, leading bilateral relations forward with a high level of strategic mutual trust. Second, the cooperative direction of mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, improving the top-level design for bilateral cooperation, jointly building the "Belt and Road" with high quality, and promoting cooperation in areas such as the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and new energy. Third, the public opinion direction of generational friendship, strengthening exchanges and cooperation in human resources development, accelerating the implementation of vocational education demonstration schools and vocational training center projects, and providing more scholarships and training opportunities for South African youth. Xi Jinping noted that FOCAC is a model of South-South cooperation and a banner leading international cooperation with Africa. China and Africa will establish a new positioning for China-Africa relations in the new era at this summit and discuss specific paths for jointly advancing modernization. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has made arrangements for improving the system and mechanisms for high-level opening up, and China's door to African countries will open wider and wider. China is willing to work with South Africa and other African countries to continuously foster new drivers for cooperation, promote the high-quality development of China-Africa cooperation, and the express train of China-Africa cooperation will undoubtedly run faster and better. Xi Jinping stressed that the world is currently undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, and human society faces unprecedented challenges. The more complex the international situation, the more the countries of the global South need to adhere to independence and self-reliance, unity, and cooperation, and jointly uphold international fairness and justice. China is willing to strengthen international multilateral coordination with South Africa and will fully support South Africa's work as the rotating chair of the G20 next year. Ramaphosa stated that President Xi Jinping's successful fourth state visit to South Africa last year, during which they jointly celebrated the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Africa and China, ushered South Africa-China relations into a "golden era." South Africa and China share a high degree of political mutual trust and deep traditional friendship, with similar stances and common goals on many issues. Economic and trade cooperation, based on equality, respect, and mutual benefit, is becoming increasingly close. He thanked China for its valuable long-term support for South Africa's economic and social development and congratulated the CPC on the successful convening of its Third Pl Plenary Session, expressing confidence that China's further comprehensive deepening of reforms and advancement of Chinese modernization will provide more opportunities for South Africa and other countries in the global South. South Africa is willing to continue to be a trustworthy and reliable friend of China and, taking the establishment of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation in the New Era as an opportunity, to expand and deepen practical cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, investment, infrastructure, new energy, and poverty reduction, and to strengthen people-to-people exchanges and educational and cultural cooperation to achieve more results in bilateral relations and assist South Africa in achieving modernization. South Africa will continue to unswervingly adhere to the One-China policy. Cooperation under the FOCAC framework has greatly benefited African countries, including South Africa. South Africa supports China's successful hosting of this FOCAC Beijing Summit, strengthening Africa-China unity, firm mutual support, and promoting common development for the African continent and countries in the global South. South Africa supports the "Six-Point Consensus" proposed by China and Brazil for the political resolution of the Ukraine issue and thanked China for supporting South Africa in hosting the BRICS Leaders' Meeting last year. South Africa is willing to continue close communication and coordination with China within multilateral frameworks such as BRICS and the G20. After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of several bilateral cooperation documents, including those on the application of the Beidou Satellite Navigation System, human settlements construction, bilateral trade, market access for agricultural products, and cultural heritage. The two sides issued the "Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa on Establishing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation in the New Era." Before the talks, Xi Jinping held a welcoming ceremony for Ramaphosa at the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People. Wang Yi participated in the above activities.
Xi Jinping Meets With President of Democratic Republic of Congo
On the morning of September 2, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Tshisekedi was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Xi Jinping welcomed Tshisekedi to China for the FOCAC Beijing Summit. Xi Jinping pointed out that last May, they jointly elevated China-DRC relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation. Many of the consensuses reached at that time have been implemented, and practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries has made rapid progress and benefited both sides, holding strategic significance and becoming a model for developing countries to jointly promote modernization. China is comprehensively advancing Chinese modernization through high-quality development, and the DRC is also entering a new stage of national development and revitalization. The two countries are fellow travelers on the path to modernization and should be like-minded close friends, mutually beneficial good friends, and peace-seeking companions. China supports the DRC in safeguarding national sovereignty and achieving independent development and is willing to consolidate political mutual trust with the DRC, firmly support each other, seek common development, deepen cooperation in agriculture, mineral product processing, vocational training, and continue to help the DRC transform its resource advantages into development momentum. Xi Jinping emphasized that China and Africa will determine a new positioning for China-Africa relations at this summit, announce a series of major measures for China and Africa to jointly advance modernization, and jointly draw a new blueprint for the development of China-Africa relations. China is willing to seize historical opportunities with the DRC, strengthen strategic mutual trust, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, jointly promote China-Africa cooperation, jointly safeguard the common interests of developing countries, and enable "Global South" countries to seek peace and development amidst profound global changes. Tshisekedi stated that the DRC and China share a brotherly affection and a solid and sincere friendship, and bilateral cooperation is based on equality, respect, and high mutual trust, achieving mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. The DRC admires President Xi Jinping's outstanding leadership and hopes to learn from China's successful experiences, viewing China as its top priority partner, and continuously deepening friendship and practical cooperation in various fields. He thanked China for supporting the DRC in safeguarding national sovereignty and independence. The DRC firmly adheres to the One-China policy and recognizes Taiwan as an inseparable part of Chinese territory. FOCAC provides an important opportunity for African countries to realize their development dreams, and he believes that this summit will achieve complete success and bring more tangible results to the people of African countries. During the summit, China and the DRC will sign several bilateral cooperation documents in areas such as economic partnership for common development, human resource development, customs capacity building, and media. Wang Yi participated in the meeting.
Xi Jinping Meets With Malian President
On the morning of September 2, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Assimi Goïta of Mali at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Goïta was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The two heads of state announced the elevation of China-Mali relations to a Strategic Partnership. Xi Jinping pointed out that the friendship between China and Mali was personally forged by the elder generations of leaders from both countries. Sixty years ago, the two sides issued a joint communiqué, which for the first time incorporated China's eight principles for foreign aid, advocating respect for national sovereignty, independent economic development, and non-interference in internal affairs. These principles have served as a guide for long-term friendly cooperation between China and Mali, and also as a precursor to China and Africa's efforts to establish a new international order. In the current situation, China is willing to carry forward traditional friendship with Mali, continue to firmly support each other, and provide assistance within its capacity for Mali's economic development and improvement of people's livelihoods. China will continue to encourage Chinese enterprises to invest in Mali, deepen cooperation in agriculture, energy, mineral exploitation, and infrastructure construction, and hopes that Mali will provide security guarantees and policy convenience for Chinese enterprises. Xi Jinping emphasized that China has always supported the African people in independently determining their future destiny and is willing to work with Mali and other African countries to support each other and jointly embark on a path to modernization that suits their respective national conditions. This FOCAC summit is dedicated to charting a new blueprint for China-Africa cooperation in the new era, jointly advancing modernization, and building a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future. China is willing to work with Mali and all other parties to ensure the complete success of the summit. Goïta expressed gratitude to China for hosting this FOCAC summit and for the warm and friendly reception. The people of Mali and China share a brotherly friendship, and bilateral cooperation is sincere and practical. He thanked China for its valuable assistance to Mali's economic and social development. Mali hopes to further consolidate Mali-China friendship, elevate the strategic partnership, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as agriculture, energy and minerals, and security. There is only one China in the world, and Mali firmly adheres to the One-China principle. Both Mali and China respect national sovereignty and independence and oppose interference in other countries' internal affairs. Mali appreciates China's efforts and contributions to promoting regional and world peace and development and looks forward to closer multilateral coordination with China. Wang Yi participated in the meeting.
Xi Jinping Meets With Comorian President
On the morning of September 2, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Azali Assoumani of Comoros at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Assoumani was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The two heads of state announced the elevation of China-Comoros relations to a Strategic Partnership. Xi Jinping pointed out that China was the first country to establish diplomatic relations with Comoros, and next year will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The two countries have firmly supported each other politically, and practical cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful results, setting an example of equal treatment and solidarity and cooperation between countries regardless of size. Although China and Comoros are separated by vast mountains and oceans, the aspirations of their peoples for a better life are shared. He heard that the Chinese TV series "Minning Town" has recently been popular in Comoros. China is willing to carry out poverty reduction cooperation with Comoros, support the people of Comoros in transforming their geographical advantages and marine resources into development momentum, and continuously extend the "mountain and sea bond" of building a China-Comoros community with a shared future. China is willing to continue to cooperate with Comoros on the rapid malaria elimination project to help Comoros achieve its goal of "complete elimination of malaria by 2025" at an early date. Taking this summit as an opportunity, they will expand practical cooperation in areas such as economy and trade, investment, infrastructure, marine fisheries, and climate change, injecting new impetus into the development of bilateral relations. Xi Jinping appreciated Comoros' active role during its tenure as the rotating chairperson of the African Union (AU) and pointed out that China is willing to adhere to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence with Comoros, strengthen communication and coordination within the frameworks of the AU, the League of Arab States, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, strengthen the emerging forces of the "Global South," and promote the reform of the global governance system. Azali expressed gratitude to China for its fraternal and friendly reception and congratulated China on the successful convening of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC, expressing confidence that under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China will achieve greater development. President Xi Jinping's concepts of building a community with a shared future for mankind, jointly building the "Belt and Road," and the three global initiatives are crucial for promoting world peace, development, and common prosperity, and Comoros fully supports them. Comoros is willing to consolidate and elevate friendly relations with China and build China-Comoros relations into a model for Africa-China cooperation. He believes that this FOCAC summit will further assist the development of African countries. Comoros supports China in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, supports China in achieving national reunification, and believes that Taiwan will surely return to China. He thanked China for supporting Comoros in its work as the rotating chairperson of the AU and is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China within multilateral frameworks, promote unity and cooperation among developing countries, and resolve regional conflicts through dialogue. During the summit, China and Comoros signed bilateral cooperation documents in areas such as economy, trade, and development. Wang Yi participated in the meeting.
Xi Jinping Meets With Togolese President
On the morning of September 2, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Gnassingbé was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The two heads of state announced the elevation of China-Togo relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Xi Jinping appreciated Gnassingbé's long-term significant contributions to the development of China-Togo relations and the institutional building of FOCAC, pointing out that China firmly supports African unity, self-reliance, and integration. This FOCAC summit is dedicated to charting a new blueprint for China-Africa cooperation and holds milestone significance in the history of China-Africa relations. China is willing to work closely with Togo to ensure the complete success of the summit. Xi Jinping emphasized that the traditional friendship between China and Togo and between China and Africa was jointly forged by the elder generations of leaders from both sides. In the new era, China-Togo relations have deepened and demonstrated resilience and vitality. Both sides have always firmly supported each other on issues concerning their core interests and major concerns, and their friendship has grown stronger over time, with unbreakable mutual trust, becoming a model of sincere friendship, unity, and cooperation between countries. China is willing to further enhance political mutual trust with Togo, expand practical cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, agricultural water conservancy, and connectivity, deepen multilateral coordination, and promote regional unity and stability. Gnassingbé stated that FOCAC keeps pace with the times, meets the development needs of African countries, and has become an important pillar for promoting the development of African countries and Africa-China friendly relations. The world currently faces increasing risks and threats, and China's support and cooperation are crucial for Africa's security and development. He thanked President Xi Jinping for hosting the FOCAC Beijing Summit and expressed confidence that this summit will inject new impetus into Africa-China cooperation and make new contributions to promoting security and development in Africa and the world, as well as human progress. Togo-China cooperation is strategic, based on a solid foundation of mutual respect and common development. Friendly exchanges and cooperation with China have strongly promoted Togo's capacity building and national development, and Togo looks forward to strengthening cooperation with China in areas such as infrastructure, science and technology, and the digital economy. Togo firmly adheres to the One-China policy and supports China in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as China's positions on issues such such as Taiwan and the South China Sea. Wang Yi participated in the meeting.
Xi Jinping Meets With Djiboutian President
On the morning of September 2, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Guelleh was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The two heads of state announced the elevation of China-Djibouti relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Xi Jinping pointed out that President Guelleh has attended all FOCAC summits since its establishment, witnessing and promoting its growth. He highly appreciated this and expressed willingness to work closely with Guelleh to ensure the complete success of this summit. Xi Jinping emphasized that this year marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Djibouti. Over the past 45 years, China and Djibouti have stood together through thick and thin, with mutually beneficial economic cooperation and close people-to-people exchanges, serving as a model of South-South cooperation. China is willing to work with Djibouti to inherit the fine tradition of mutual support, leverage valuable experiences of mutual learning, strengthen the bond of win-win cooperation, and forge important consensus on peaceful coexistence, so as to achieve more new results in bilateral relations. China is willing to support Djibouti in successfully operating projects such as the Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway and the International Free Trade Zone, building a regional commercial and logistics hub, and jointly operating Africa's first Luban Workshop to help Djibouti cultivate more high-quality talents needed for economic construction. China supports Djibouti in fulfilling its responsibilities as the rotating chair of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and making new contributions to peace and development in the Horn of Africa and the broader African region. Guelleh stated that he always feels at home during his visits to China and thanked China for the thoughtful and warm arrangements. Djibouti-China relations have spanned 45 years, a period marked by both China's rapid development and the rapid development of Djibouti-China relations. He thanked China for its valuable assistance to Djibouti's economic development and improvement of people's livelihoods. Djibouti is satisfied with the vitality of Djibouti-China relations and is willing to continue advancing important projects such as the Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway with China and further deepen practical cooperation in various fields. In the current international and regional situation, Djibouti looks forward to strengthening communication and coordination with China to make joint efforts for regional security and development. He believes that this FOCAC Beijing Summit will certainly achieve complete success and further assist the development of African countries. During the summit, China and Djibouti signed cooperation documents in areas such as economy and trade, development, and aerospace. Wang Yi participated in the meeting.
Zhao Leji Meets With Malian President
Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with Malian President Assimi Goïta in Beijing on September 2. Zhao Leji stated that President Xi Jinping held productive talks with President Goïta today, and they jointly decided to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic partnership. China is willing to work with Mali to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen cooperation in various fields, and better benefit the people of both countries. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is a banner for deepening "Global South" cooperation. China is willing to work with African countries, including Mali, to promote the advancement of bilateral relations and China-Africa relations. The National People's Congress of China is willing to strengthen exchanges at all levels and in all fields with the Malian Parliament to provide legal guarantees for practical cooperation between the two countries. Goïta expressed high appreciation for the important ideas and initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping and sincerely thanked China for its valuable assistance to Mali. Mali adheres to the One-China principle and is willing to firmly support China on issues concerning their respective core interests and continuously deepen practical cooperation in various fields.
CPPCC Holds Thematic Consultation on "Promoting High-Level Opening Up," Wang Huning Attends and Delivers Speech
The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a special consultative meeting in Beijing on September 2 on "Promoting High-Level Opening Up." Wang Huning, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, attended and delivered a speech. Wang Huning stated that since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has coordinated the domestic and international situations, adhered to the fundamental national policy of opening up, implemented a more proactive opening-up strategy, and promoted historic achievements and transformations in China's opening up, forming a pattern of opening up on a larger scale, in broader fields, and at deeper levels. The CPPCC should thoroughly study and implement a series of new thoughts, new views, and new conclusions of General Secretary Xi Jinping on comprehensively deepening reform, study and implement the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and consciously unify thoughts and actions with the CPC Central Committee's decisions and arrangements on further comprehensively deepening reform. It should focus on the important deployments for improving the systems and mechanisms for high-level opening up, conduct in-depth investigations and discussions, actively consult and offer suggestions, strengthen democratic supervision, and help ensure better implementation of relevant reform deployments. It should publicize and explain the CPC Central Committee's decisions and arrangements on promoting high-level opening up, and guide all parties to enhance confidence in the Chinese economy and investing in China. Nearly 100 CPPCC National Committee members attended the meeting. The relevant负责人 of the CPPCC Foreign Affairs Committee introduced the findings of special research. Twenty-one CPPCC members spoke, offering suggestions on steadily expanding institutional opening up, building a high-standard market system, optimizing regional opening-up layouts, promoting international cooperation in industrial and supply chains, developing new forms and models of foreign trade, building higher-level free trade pilot zones, and promoting high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative. He Lifeng, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended the meeting, listened to the opinions and suggestions of CPPCC members on-site, and delivered a speech. Shi Taifeng presided over the morning session. Relevant负责人 from the CPC Central Committee, State Council departments and units attended the meeting to listen to opinions and suggestions and engaged in discussions and exchanges with CPPCC members.
Wang Huning Meets With Togolese President
Wang Huning, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), met with Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé in Beijing on September 2. Gnassingbé was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Wang Huning stated that President Xi Jinping held productive talks with you and jointly decided to elevate bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. China is willing to work with Togo to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, carry forward traditional friendship, enhance strategic mutual trust, and continuously achieve new fruits in China-Togo friendly cooperation. The CPPCC National Committee of China is willing to make active contributions to this. Gnassingbé stated that he was very pleased to have a successful meeting with President Xi Jinping. China has always sincerely helped Africa and is a trustworthy partner. The more successful China is, the more Africa develops. Africa-China friendship has become an "African consensus," and Africa-China relations inject stability into the world. Togo will continue to firmly stand with China, with mutual trust, mutual assistance, unity, and cooperation, to jointly promote peace, security, development, and prosperity. Shi Taifeng, Wang Dongfeng, and others participated in the meeting.
Cai Qi Meets With Djiboutian President
Cai Qi, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, met with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on September 2. Guelleh was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Cai Qi stated that over the 45 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Djibouti, the two countries have always treated each other as equals, respected each other, and supported each other, serving as a model of unity and cooperation among South-South countries. President Xi Jinping and President Guelleh jointly decided to elevate China-Djibouti relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, pointing the direction for the future development of China-Djibouti relations. China is willing to work with Djibouti, guided by the important consensus of the two heads of state, to continuously deepen political and strategic mutual trust, expand practical cooperation in various fields, strengthen coordination on regional issues, and achieve more new results in bilateral cooperation. Guelleh stated that Djibouti admires the Communist Party of China for leading the Chinese people to achieve world-renowned accomplishments and sincerely thanked China for its assistance to Djibouti's economic and social development. Djibouti is willing to further expand practical cooperation in various fields, focusing on the new positioning of Djibouti-China relations, to better benefit the people of both countries.
Ding Xuexiang Meets With President of Democratic Republic of Congo
Ding Xuexiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Beijing on September 2. Tshisekedi was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Ding Xuexiang stated that President Xi Jinping had just met with President Tshisekedi, reaching many important consensuses that provide guidance for the development of bilateral relations. China and the DRC should work together to implement the important consensuses reached by the two heads of state and continuously make new progress in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with the DRC, support the DRC's industrialization, and jointly foster new growth points for cooperation in agriculture, the digital economy, healthcare, and culture and education, so as to achieve more results in bilateral cooperation. Tshisekedi stated that the comprehensive strategic partnership between the DRC and China is of great significance to the development of both countries. The DRC is willing to further expand multi-field cooperation with China to enhance the well-being of the people of both countries.
Li Xi Meets With Comorian President
Li Xi, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, met with Comoran President Azali Assoumani in Beijing on September 2. Assoumani was in China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Li Xi stated that President Xi Jinping and President Azali decided to elevate bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership, jointly charting a new blueprint for China-Comoros relations. China is willing to work with Comoros, guided by the important consensus of the two heads of state, to continuously deepen political mutual trust, advance practical cooperation, strengthen people-to-people exchanges, and enhance international coordination, so as to achieve greater development in China-Comoros relations. Li Xi introduced the situation of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and China's experience in anti-corruption work, expressing willingness to continue strengthening exchanges and cooperation with Comoros in the anti-corruption field under the framework of FOCAC. Azali stated that the two countries have always supported each other for nearly 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, setting an example for Africa-China relations. He looks forward to deepening exchanges and cooperation with the Communist Party of China, learning from China's experience in governance, promoting mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, and better benefiting the people of both countries.
Han Zheng Holds Talks With Ugandan Vice President
On September 2, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng held talks with Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. Han Zheng welcomed Alupo to China for the 2024 FOCAC Summit and asked her to convey President Xi Jinping's cordial greetings and best wishes to President Yoweri Museveni. Han Zheng stated that China and Uganda enjoy a traditional friendship, always adhering to sincere treatment and win-win cooperation. China is willing to work with Uganda, guided by the important consensus of the two heads of state, to deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, closely align the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" with Uganda's "Vision 2040," help deepen and solidify China-Uganda cooperation, and make greater contributions to building a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future. Han Zheng proposed three suggestions for the next stage of developing China-Uganda relations: First, both sides should continue to deepen mutual trust and expand exchanges to consolidate the political foundation for the development of China-Uganda relations. Second, adhere to win-win cooperation and seek common development, seize the opportunity of implementing the summit outcomes, stimulate the potential of practical cooperation, and elevate China-Uganda relations to a new level. Third, continue to safeguard peace and uphold justice. China highly appreciates Uganda's successful hosting of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Third South Summit, and appreciates Uganda's support for and active participation in the three global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping. China is willing to strengthen strategic coordination with Uganda, practice true multilateralism, and gather strength for the development of the "Global South." Alupo extended warm greetings on behalf of the Ugandan government and people to the Chinese government and people, wished the 2024 FOCAC Summit complete success, and expressed willingness to work with China to jointly promote China-Africa modernization and build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future. Uganda-China relations are very cordial and close, and Uganda highly appreciates and thanks China for its valuable long-term support for Uganda's development in various fields, looking forward to continuous new achievements in Uganda-China cooperation in education, food, digital technology, climate change, and infrastructure construction.
2024 FOCAC Summit Press Center Activated
The press center for the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit opened today (September 2). The summit's press center features multiple functional areas, including news releases, public work, broadcasting and television technical services, and science and culture interactive displays. In addition to providing broadcasting and television services, official photos, and conference information to Chinese and foreign media, it will also organize several external reporting routes focusing on themes such as Beijing's urban construction and China's innovative development. This summit has attracted over 3,000 registered Chinese and foreign journalists, setting a new record for FOCAC. This afternoon, the press center held its first briefing, inviting officials from relevant ministries and commissions to introduce the cooperation between China and Africa in jointly building the "Belt and Road."
China's Logistics Sector Further Improves
The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing announced today (September 2) that the Chinese logistics industry prosperity index for August was 51.5%, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous month. The index rebounded in the expansion range, further enhancing the prosperity level of the logistics industry. Strong logistics demand for summer consumption drove faster growth in e-commerce express delivery and freight services, with the express and freight services volume index rising to a high of 70.6%. Order volumes for products such as aquatic products, fruits and vegetables, and leisure outdoor goods increased by over 10% month-on-month. The business volume indexes for road transport, railway transport, and air transport all rebounded month-on-month. Looking at future trends, the business activity expectation index was 56.3%, a month-on-month increase of 1.7 percentage points, reaching a new high for the year.
Mainland Olympic Athletes Delegation Visits Macao for Exchanges
The delegation of mainland Olympic athletes for the Paris Olympic Games conducted a three-day visit to Macao from August 31 to September 2, engaging in extensive exchanges and interactions with various sectors of Macao society. On August 31, the Macao SAR Government held a welcome dinner to greet the mainland Olympic athletes with people from all walks of life in Macao. During the visit, the delegation visited several communities in Macao, playing table tennis, competitive games, and making handicrafts with local residents, creating a lively atmosphere. The delegation also held exchange activities with local young athletes, primary and secondary school students at Macao's Olympic Sports Centre. The Olympic athletes shared their stories of struggle behind their success. On the evening of September 1, a carnival night hosted by the Macao SAR Government was held at the Macao East Asian Games Dome. This afternoon (September 2), the mainland Olympic athlete delegation concluded its visit to Macao and returned to Beijing.
The 17th Summer Paralympic Games: Chinese Sports Delegation Secures 13 Golds in a Single Day
At the Paris Paralympic Games, on September 2 local time, the Chinese team won gold medals in women's singles SL3 class and mixed doubles SH6 class in badminton. On September 1 local time, at the athletics venue, Zou Lijuan won a gold medal in the women's javelin F34 class with a world record-breaking throw of 22.55 meters. Chinese athletes also won four gold medals in women's 200m T35 class, women's 200m T36 class, men's 400m T54 class, and women's long jump T37 class. In swimming, a Chinese athlete won the men's 100m breaststroke SB6 class, and Chinese athletes swept both gold and silver medals in women's 100m backstroke S11 class and men's 200m individual medley SM8 class. In badminton, Chinese pairs won the women's doubles WH1 to WH2 class and men's doubles competitions. In table tennis, a Chinese pair won the gold medal in the men's doubles 14 class.
Domestic News Snippets
China will further shorten the "negative list for market access." Reporters learned from the National Development and Reform Commission that the revision of the new "Negative List for Market Access" is proceeding in an orderly manner. The new list will be closely aligned with administrative approval system reforms, "separation of business licenses and permits" reforms, and a new round of institutional reforms, aiming to further reduce the number of items on the list. The National Drug Safety Publicity Week launched in Beijing. The 2024 "National Drug Safety Publicity Week" was launched today (September 2) in Beijing, with the theme "Drug Safety, Good Laws Protect." Various regions are conducting activities such as public open days for drug, medical device, and cosmetics inspections to popularize knowledge about drug safety and prevention of drug abuse, and to improve public awareness of safe medication. The Third China Newspaper Innovation and Development Conference held in Nanning, Guangxi. The Third China Newspaper Innovation and Development Conference was held today (September 2) in Nanning, Guangxi. The conference focused on topics such as building new mainstream media and released the fourth batch of innovative cases for deep integration development in China's newspaper industry and the "China Newspaper Innovation and Development Report (2023)." The 19th China Changchun Film Festival concluded last night. The 19th China Changchun Film Festival concluded last night (September 1) and announced the Golden Deer Awards. Nine films, including "Article 20" and "The Volunteers: To War," won ten awards, including Best Director and Best Picture.
Israeli Military Operations in Jenin and Other West Bank Areas Leave 24 Palestinians Dead, Infrastructure Severely Damaged
On September 1, the Israeli military's large-scale military operation in areas including Jenin in the West Bank entered its fifth day. The Palestinian Ministry of Health stated on September 1 that the Israeli operation had resulted in the deaths of 24 Palestinians. According to Palestinian media reports on September 1, Jenin's infrastructure, including water, electricity, and internet, has been severely damaged, and residents are facing shortages of essential supplies. On September 1, large numbers of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Ashkelon, and other cities, calling on the Israeli government to reach a ceasefire agreement with Hamas and to facilitate the release of Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip.
International News Snippets
Russia Claims Downing of Ukrainian Drones, Ukraine Reports Missile Attack on Kyiv
Russia's Ministry of Defense stated today (September 2) that Russian air defense systems shot down one Ukrainian drone each over Belgorod Oblast and the Black Sea. The Kyiv City Military Administration in Ukraine announced that Russian forces launched strikes on Kyiv early this morning, and Ukrainian air defense units destroyed more than a dozen cruise and ballistic missiles over Kyiv. Iran Attributes Former President's Helicopter Crash to Bad Weather
Iran's Armed Forces General Staff on September 1 released the final investigation report on the helicopter crash that killed former President Raisi and his entourage, confirming that the main cause of the crash was adverse weather conditions, including dense fog, and that no signs of sabotage were found. On May 19, Raisi, then Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and others were killed when their helicopter crashed in a mountainous area in northwestern Iran. All onboard perished. Four Dead in Hawaii Oahu Shooting
U.S. police stated on September 1 that a shooting occurred on the evening of August 31 on Oahu, the island where Hawaii's capital Honolulu is located, resulting in four deaths, including the suspect, and two injuries. Police did not provide further details about the shooting.