Xi Jinping Delivers Keynote Speech at FOCAC Beijing Summit Opening Ceremony
On the morning of September 5, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit and delivered a keynote speech at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping announced that China's bilateral relations with all African countries that have diplomatic ties with China would be elevated to a strategic partnership level, and the overall positioning of China-Africa relations would be elevated to a new era of all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future. Ten partnership actions to promote China-Africa modernization hand in hand would be implemented. Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, and Li Xi, members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, attended the event. In early autumn Beijing, the sky was high and clear. On Tian'anmen Square and along Chang'an Avenue, the vibrant Five-Starred Red Flag fluttered alongside the flags of 53 African nations and the African Union. Xi Jinping took a group photo with 51 African heads of state, heads of government, and two presidential representatives attending the summit, as well as the chairperson of the African Union Commission and the UN Secretary-General. Amidst the music of "Peace - Community with a Shared Future" and warm applause, Xi Jinping and the foreign leaders walked into the venue together and took their seats on the rostrum. Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech titled "Working Together for Modernization, Building a Community with a Shared Future." Xi Jinping first extended a warm welcome to the foreign guests attending the summit on behalf of the Chinese government and people. Xi Jinping pointed out that in this season of harvest, he was delighted to gather with new and old friends in Beijing to discuss major plans for China-Africa friendship and cooperation in the new era. China-Africa friendship has transcended time, mountains, and seas, and has been passed down from generation to generation. Over the 24 years since the establishment of FOCAC, especially in the new era, China and its African brothers and sisters have, guided by the principle of sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith, stood shoulder to shoulder and hand in hand amid the profound changes unseen in a century, firmly safeguarding each other's legitimate rights and interests; strengthened their foundations and bodies amidst the tide of economic globalization, with rich fruits benefiting hundreds of millions of people in China and Africa; shared weal and woe and fought together in the face of major disasters and epidemics, writing touching stories of China-Africa friendship; and always understood and supported each other, setting an example of new international relations. After nearly 70 years of diligent efforts, China-Africa relations are at their best in history. Looking ahead, China proposes to elevate bilateral relations with all African countries that have diplomatic ties with China to a strategic partnership level, and to elevate the overall positioning of China-Africa relations to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era. Xi Jinping pointed out that achieving modernization is an inalienable right of all countries in the world. China is unswervingly promoting the building of a strong nation and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. Africa is also steadily advancing towards the modernization goals outlined in the AU Agenda 2063. The shared pursuit of modernization by China and Africa will surely trigger a surge of modernization in the Global South and write a new chapter in building a community with a shared future for mankind. Xi Jinping proposed that China and Africa should work together to promote "six modernizations." --- Working together to promote fair and just modernization. Promoting national modernization should follow both the general laws of modernization and the specific conditions of each country. China is willing to strengthen exchanges of governance experience with Africa, support all countries in exploring modernization paths suitable for their national conditions, and ensure equal rights and equal opportunities for all countries. --- Working together to promote open and win-win modernization. Mutually beneficial cooperation is a broad path that serves the long-term and fundamental interests of all countries. China is willing to deepen cooperation with Africa in areas such as industry, agriculture, infrastructure, trade, and investment, set a benchmark for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and jointly create a model for implementing the Global Development Initiative. --- Working together to promote people-centered modernization. Achieving the free and comprehensive development of people is the ultimate goal of modernization. China is willing to actively carry out cooperation with Africa in talent training, poverty reduction, and employment, enhance people's sense of gain, happiness, and security in the process of modernization, and jointly promote modernization to benefit all people. --- Working together to promote diverse and inclusive modernization. Achieving coordinated development of material and spiritual civilization is a noble pursuit of modernization. China is willing to strengthen cultural and people-to-people exchanges with Africa, advocate mutual respect and inclusive coexistence among different civilizations, and jointly promote more fruits from the Global Civilization Initiative. --- Working together to promote eco-friendly modernization. Green development is a distinctive feature of modernization in the new era. China is willing to help Africa build a "green growth engine," narrow the energy accessibility gap, adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and jointly promote global green and low-carbon transformation. --- Working together to promote peaceful and secure modernization. Modernization cannot be achieved without a peaceful and stable development environment. China is willing to help Africa enhance its ability to independently maintain peace and stability, promote the Global Security Initiative to take root in Africa first, promote a virtuous cycle of high-quality development and high-level security, and jointly maintain world peace and stability. Xi Jinping emphasized that China and Africa account for one-third of the world's total population, and without China-Africa modernization, there will be no world modernization. In the next three years, China is willing to work hand in hand with Africa to advance ten partnership actions for modernization, deepen China-Africa cooperation, and lead the modernization of the Global South. First, Partnership Action for Cultural and People-to-People Exchange. China is willing to build a platform for exchanges of governance experience with Africa, establish a China-Africa development knowledge network and 25 China-Africa research centers, and invite 1,000 African political party members to China for exchanges. Second, Partnership Action for Trade Prosperity. China is willing to proactively and unilaterally expand market opening, deciding to grant zero-tariff treatment to 100% of tariff lines of products from all least developed countries that have diplomatic ties with China, including 33 African countries, to make China's large market a great opportunity for Africa. China will expand market access for African agricultural products, deepen cooperation in e-commerce and other fields, and implement the "China-Africa Quality Improvement Program." China is willing to negotiate and sign a framework agreement on economic partnership for common development with Africa to provide long-term, stable, and predictable institutional guarantees for China-Africa trade and investment. Third, Partnership Action for Industrial Chain Cooperation. China is willing to work with Africa to build industrial cooperation growth circles, focus on building China-Africa economic and trade deep cooperation pilot zones, and launch the "Africa SME Empowerment Program." Jointly build China-Africa digital technology cooperation centers and construct 20 digital demonstration projects. Fourth, Partnership Action for Connectivity. China is willing to implement 30 infrastructure connectivity projects in Africa, jointly promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and build a China-Africa connectivity network with land-sea linkages and coordinated development. Provide assistance for the construction of the African Continental Free Trade Area, deepen logistics and financial cooperation, and help Africa's cross-regional development. Fifth, Partnership Action for Development. China is willing to issue a joint statement with Africa on deepening cooperation within the framework of the Global Development Initiative and implement 1,000 "small but beautiful" livelihood projects. China will inject capital into the China-World Bank Partnership Trust Fund. China will support the hosting of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to ensure that development achievements better benefit the people of China and Africa. Sixth, Partnership Action for Health. China is willing to establish a China-Africa hospital alliance with Africa and jointly build joint medical centers. China will send 2,000 medical personnel to Africa, implement 20 medical and anti-malaria projects, promote Chinese enterprises to invest in pharmaceutical production, and continue to provide assistance within its capacity to Africa's epidemics. China will support the construction of the Africa CDC and enhance public health capabilities in African countries. Seventh, Partnership Action for Agricultural Development and People's Well-being. China will provide emergency food assistance of 1 billion RMB to Africa, build 100,000 mu of standardized agricultural demonstration zones, send 500 agricultural experts, and establish a China-Africa agricultural science and technology innovation alliance. China will implement 500 public welfare projects. China will encourage "two-way flow" of investment and entrepreneurship between Chinese and African enterprises, creating no less than 1 million jobs in Africa. Eighth, Partnership Action for Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges. China is willing to deeply promote the "Future Africa Vocational Education" program with Africa, jointly build engineering technology colleges, and establish 10 "Luban Workshops." China will provide 60,000 training opportunities, focusing on African women and youth. China will jointly implement the China-Africa "Cultural Silk Road" program and the "Radio, Television and Audio-Visual Innovation Cooperation Program." 2026 will be designated as the "China-Africa Year of Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges." Ninth, Partnership Action for Green Development. China is willing to implement 30 clean energy projects in Africa, build an early warning meteorological service platform, and carry out cooperation in disaster prevention, reduction, and relief and biodiversity conservation. China will establish a China-Africa Forum on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology and conduct cooperation in satellite remote sensing, lunar and deep space exploration to help Africa achieve green development. Tenth, Partnership Action for Security. China is willing to establish a partnership with Africa for implementing the Global Security Initiative, train 6,000 military personnel and 1,000 police and law enforcement officers for Africa, and invite 500 young military officers to visit China. China will carry out joint exercises and training and joint patrols with African militaries, implement the "Action to Help Africa Remove Landmines," and jointly safeguard the safety of personnel and projects. To promote the implementation of the "Ten Partnership Actions," the Chinese government is willing to provide strong support for practical cooperation between China and Africa in various fields. Xi Jinping finally emphasized that the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee made systematic arrangements for further comprehensively deepening reform and promoting Chinese modernization. This will further profoundly change China and will surely provide new opportunities and inject new impetus for African countries and for China and Africa to jointly pursue the dream of modernization. There is an African proverb: "Only those who walk together are true friends." No one should be left behind on the path to modernization, and no country should fall behind. Let us gather the mighty strength of over 2.8 billion Chinese and African people, walk hand in hand on the journey of modernization, use China-Africa modernization to help the modernization of the Global South, draw a new picture in the history of human development, and jointly promote the world towards a bright future of peace, security, prosperity, and progress! Senegalese President Faye, co-chair of FOCAC, Mauritanian President Ghazouani, rotating chairperson of the African Union, regional representatives South African President Ramaphosa, Congolese President Sassou, Nigerian President Tinubu, Tanzanian President Hassan, invited guest to the summit and UN Secretary-General Guterres, and African Union Commission Chairperson Faki also delivered speeches at the opening ceremony. The African leaders thanked China for hosting the FOCAC Beijing Summit, highly praised the profound traditional friendship between Africa and China and the positive achievements made since the establishment of FOCAC, especially since the 2018 Beijing Summit, and highly appreciated President Xi Jinping's "Ten Partnership Actions" for China-Africa modernization. They stated that FOCAC is not only an effective platform for promoting the development of the Africa-China partnership but has also become a shining example leading South-South cooperation. The forum's cooperation is based on friendship, respect, and mutual benefit, and China's cooperation with Africa comes without any political conditions, greatly promoting connectivity and economic and social development in African countries. In the current complex and turbulent international situation, deepening cooperation with China has become a greater hope for African countries to achieve security, stability, and sustainable development. Africa and China share similar philosophies. The African side highly appreciates and fully supports President Xi Jinping's important concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind and the Belt and Road Initiative, Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative, and is willing to work with China to jointly advocate the common values of humanity and support all countries in exploring modernization paths suitable for their national conditions. The African side firmly adheres to the One-China principle, firmly supports all efforts made by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification, and resolutely opposes external forces interfering in China's internal affairs under the pretext of issues such as Taiwan and human rights. The African side congratulated the successful convening of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and believes that China's further comprehensive deepening of reform and promotion of Chinese modernization will bring more development opportunities to all countries in the world, including African countries. The African side is willing to continue to adhere to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the spirit of China-Africa friendship and cooperation with China, actively implement the outcomes of this summit, and work hand in hand to promote industrialization and agricultural modernization, build an all-weather Africa-China community with a shared future in the new era, and jointly move towards a bright future of peace, security, prosperity, and progress. The summit adopted the "Beijing Declaration on Building a China-Africa Community with a Shared Future in the New Era" and the "FOCAC-Beijing Action Plan (2025-2027)." More than 3,200 Chinese and foreign guests, including heads of state, heads of government, and heads of delegations from FOCAC African member states, and leaders of international and regional organizations, attended the opening ceremony. Yin Li, Li Shulei, He Lifeng, and Wang Xiaohong also attended. Wang Yi presided over the opening ceremony. FOCAC was established in 2000 and currently has 55 members, including China, 53 African countries that have diplomatic ties with China, and the African Union Commission. The theme of this summit is "Working Together for Modernization, Building a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future." After the opening ceremony, four high-level meetings will also be held on the themes of governance, industrialization and agricultural modernization, peace and security, and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.
Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan Host Welcome Banquet for International Guests Attending FOCAC Beijing Summit
On the evening of September 4, President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan hosted a banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to welcome African and international dignitaries attending the FOCAC Beijing Summit. Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, and Li Xi, members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, attended the event. Beijing in September was crisp and refreshing. Inside the magnificent Great Hall of the People, the Chinese national flag and the flags of FOCAC member states and the African Union flag intertwined. Dignitaries including heads of state, heads of government, and their spouses from 51 African countries attending the summit, two presidential representatives, the chairperson of the African Union Commission, and the UN Secretary-General arrived at the Great Hall of the People. Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan warmly greeted them, shook hands, and took a group photo. Lively and adorable children sang beautiful songs, played cheerful African drums, and danced, extending a warm welcome to the international guests who had traveled a long way. Amidst the melodious welcome music, Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan walked into the banquet hall with the distinguished guests. Xi Jinping delivered a speech, extending a warm welcome to all guests on behalf of the Chinese government and people. Xi Jinping pointed out that every time he meets with African friends, he feels a special warmth, and he particularly deeply feels that the building of a China-Africa community with a shared future has a solid foundation, a high starting point, and broad prospects, setting a brilliant example for building a community with a shared future for mankind. The China-Africa community with a shared future is rooted in traditional friendship, manifested in win-win cooperation, and strengthened by adapting to the times. China and African countries have fought side by side in the struggle against imperialism, colonialism, and hegemony, walked hand in hand on the road to development and rejuvenation and the pursuit of modernization, helped each other during the COVID-19 pandemic, and cooperated closely on major international and regional issues. No matter how the international situation changes, China-Africa friendship continues to be passed down and has grown stronger over time. Xi Jinping emphasized that building a community with a shared future is a common dream of humanity, and modernization is the only path connecting this dream to reality. Both in the past and at present, China and Africa have been pioneers in building a community with a shared future, and in the future, they will surely walk at the forefront of the modernization process hand in hand. He believes that as long as the over 2.8 billion Chinese and African people work together with one heart and one mind, they will certainly create brilliance on the path of modernization, lead the vigorous development of modernization in the Global South, and make greater contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind. Senegalese President Faye, co-chair of the forum, thanked the friendly Chinese people for their warm hospitality and thoughtful arrangements on behalf of the African leaders, stating that Africa-China friendship has deep roots and a long history, and both sides share similar philosophies, treat each other as equals, respect each other, cooperate for mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, and advocate for building a more equal, orderly, inclusive, and universally beneficial world. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has not only achieved its own rapid development but also made important contributions to promoting world peace and growth. The African side highly appreciates the series of important initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping and his important contributions to promoting China-Africa cooperation, including the development of the forum mechanism, and is willing to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China, deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between Africa and China, and better safeguard common interests. After the banquet, Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan watched a cultural performance titled "Walking Hand in Hand, Building a Future Together" with the distinguished guests. The performance showcased the beautiful coexistence of diverse China-Africa civilizations and the mutual understanding and affection between the Chinese and African peoples, earning rounds of warm applause. Wang Yi, Yin Li, Li Shulei, He Lifeng, and Wang Xiaohong also attended the above activities.
Xi Jinping Meets with Chairman of Libyan Presidential Council
On the afternoon of September 4, President Xi Jinping met with Mohamed Al-Menfi, Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, who was in China to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state announced the establishment of a strategic partnership between China and Libya. Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Libya enjoy traditional friendship. For 46 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the two countries have always supported each other and treated each other with sincerity. No matter how the situation changes, China's stance of supporting Libya's stability and development and promoting China-Libya friendly cooperation will not change. China is willing to deepen political mutual trust and expand exchanges and cooperation with Libya to ensure the steady and long-term development of China-Libya relations. Xi Jinping emphasized that China appreciates Libya's adherence to the One-China principle and supports Libya in safeguarding national sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and in finding a path to national peace, stability, and prosperous development through dialogue and consultation. China supports Libya's economic reconstruction and improvement of people's livelihoods and hopes that Libya will create a good business environment for Chinese enterprises. China is willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with Libya and African and Arab countries, enhance communication in multilateral settings such as the United Nations, consolidate the solidarity and cooperation among countries of the Global South, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries and international fairness and justice. Menfi stated that he deeply cherishes the opportunity to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit in China, which provides a historic opportunity for the development of Libya-China and Africa-China relations. China is very important to Libya from both peace and economic perspectives. Libya is willing to strengthen economic and trade investment cooperation with China within the frameworks of the Belt and Road Initiative and FOCAC, welcomes Chinese enterprises to participate in Libya's economic reconstruction, and is willing to provide a good environment for this. Libya firmly adheres to the One-China principle, which will not change under any circumstances. Wang Yi attended the meeting.
Xi Jinping Meets with Gabonese President
On the afternoon of September 4, President Xi Jinping met with Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who was in China to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping pointed out that half a century ago, the older generation of leaders of China and Gabon, with foresight, jointly forged the friendly and cooperative relationship between China and Gabon. Today, this relationship has developed into a model for China's relations with Africa and the vast number of developing countries. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Gabon. China is willing to work with Gabon to remember the original aspirations of establishing diplomatic ties, carry forward traditional friendship, seize the opportunities of the times, and continuously create a brighter future for the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Gabon. Xi Jinping emphasized that China and Gabon should draw strength from traditional friendship and firmly support each other. The cooperative projects implemented by both sides, such as the power grid upgrade and renovation in Gabon's capital and the vocational education center, have been welcomed by the Gabonese people. China is willing to take this FOCAC Beijing Summit as an opportunity to deepen cooperation between the two countries in infrastructure, agriculture, health, digital economy, and other fields to help Gabon's economic diversification. China is also willing to strengthen cooperation with Gabon in counter-terrorism and security to promote domestic stability and regional peace and security in both countries. Nguema expressed his gratitude to President Xi Jinping for inviting him to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit and for taking the time to meet with him, which fully demonstrates the friendship between the Gabonese and Chinese people and the solidity of relations between the two countries. Relations between Gabon and China are very close in various fields, and China is Gabon's most important cooperative partner, contributing to Gabon's national development in various ways. He thanked China for its support to Gabon's political transition process. Gabon firmly adheres to the One-China principle, is willing to jointly celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties with China, actively participate in Belt and Road cooperation, and continuously consolidate and deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between Gabon and China. During the summit, China and Gabon signed several bilateral cooperation documents in areas such as investment and economic cooperation and infrastructure construction. Wang Yi attended the meeting.
Xi Jinping Meets with Cameroonian President
On the evening of September 4, President Xi Jinping met with Cameroonian President Paul Biya, who was in China to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state announced the elevation of China-Cameroon relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Xi Jinping pointed out that President Biya has attended all previous FOCAC Beijing Summits, which demonstrates his high regard for the development of China-Africa friendly cooperation and his deep friendship with China. China-Cameroon friendship is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. For over half a century since the establishment of diplomatic ties, regardless of changes in the international situation, the two countries have always respected and supported each other, and friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation has developed steadily. China is willing to work with Cameroon to forge a China-Cameroon friendly and cooperative relationship with richer substance and greater significance, and to push bilateral relations to a higher level. Xi Jinping emphasized that China appreciates Cameroon's consistent and firm support on issues concerning China's core interests. China, as always, supports Cameroon's efforts to safeguard national unity and ethnic solidarity, combat terrorism, and achieve peace and development. Both sides should maintain close exchanges and share experiences in governance. China is willing to combine the implementation of the outcomes of this FOCAC Beijing Summit to advance cooperation between the two countries in infrastructure, industrial development, connectivity, agriculture, health, and other fields, thereby assisting Cameroon's economic diversification. China appreciates Cameroon's active participation in multilateral affairs and is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Cameroon to jointly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries. Biya stated that this was his eighth visit to China, and he sincerely thanked China for the warm and friendly reception, which not only demonstrated the consistent friendship between Africa and China but also reflected the deep affection between the peoples of Cameroon and China. For 53 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between Cameroon and China, bilateral relations have maintained good development, and many projects invested in and constructed by China in Cameroon have strongly promoted Cameroon's economic development. Cameroon is willing to maintain high-level exchanges with China and continuously deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership. Cameroon possesses a superior geographical location and high-quality human resources, and welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest in Cameroon to help Cameroon transform its advantages in mineral resources and other areas into development impetus. Cameroon firmly adheres to the One-China principle, appreciates and supports the series of global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, and is willing to strengthen multilateral coordination with China to promote global governance that is more conducive to maintaining world peace and international fairness and justice. Wang Yi attended the meeting.
Xi Jinping Meets with Botswanan President
At noon on September 5, President Xi Jinping met with Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who was in China to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state announced the establishment of a strategic partnership between China and Botswana. Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Botswana have a traditional friendship and have always given each other sincere support. In recent years, both sides have taken solidarity and cooperation as the cornerstone of their policies and prioritized enhancing the well-being of their peoples, leading to significant progress in bilateral relations. Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Both sides should systematically summarize the successful experiences of the past half-century since diplomatic ties were established and continue to be partners who trust each other, develop together, and share common aspirations. They should firmly support each other and strengthen cooperation in areas such as industry, agriculture, mining, clean energy, education, and health. Xi Jinping emphasized that currently, China-Africa cooperation is surging forward with strong momentum, not only bringing tangible benefits to the Chinese and African peoples but also powerfully driving international cooperation with Africa, creating favorable conditions for Africa's development and revitalization. China and its African brothers have just reunited, more closely integrating China's development, Africa's development, and the world's development, achieving fruitful results and unleashing positive energy from the Global South to promote world peace, security, prosperity, and progress. China is willing to work with Botswana to implement the outcomes of this summit to better benefit the peoples of both countries. Masisi stated that today is a historic moment for China-Africa relations. President Xi Jinping delivered a brilliant speech at the opening ceremony of the FOCAC Beijing Summit just now, announcing new measures to support China and Africa in jointly advancing partnership actions for modernization, including further opening-up policies towards Africa, which greatly excited and encouraged the African side. Botswana fully supports this and believes that the vision outlined by this forum summit will surely be realized. Botswana firmly adheres to the One-China principle, and the Chinese people should and are fully capable of achieving national reunification. He thanked China for its long-term valuable support to Botswana, and Botswana is willing to take the opportunity of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties next year to further develop relations between the two countries. Wang Yi attended the meeting.
Xi Jinping Meets with UN Secretary-General
At noon on September 5, President Xi Jinping met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who was in China to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping welcomed Guterres as a special guest to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit in China. Xi Jinping pointed out that they had just attended the opening ceremony of the FOCAC Beijing Summit together. China attaches great importance to developing China-Africa relations. After the 18th CPC National Congress, his first overseas visit was to Africa, where he proposed the policy concept of sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith towards Africa in Tanzania and participated in all subsequent FOCAC summits. China's cooperation with Africa has no private interests. Half a century ago, despite its own economic difficulties, China responded to the expectations of its African brothers by vigorously assisting in the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway, writing a moving story of China-Africa friendship. At the opening ceremony of the summit just now, he announced new actions and measures for practical cooperation with Africa, and yesterday he witnessed the signing of the agreement to reactivate the Tanzania-Zambia Railway with the heads of state of Tanzania and Zambia, with the aim of carrying forward China-Africa friendship. He proposed building a community with a shared future for mankind, hoping that people all over the world, including those in Africa, can live a happy life, which also conforms to the common aspirations and yearnings of people of all countries amidst the profound changes unseen in a century. China appreciates the UN's consistent attention to Africa and is willing to strengthen cooperation with the UN to jointly help Africa achieve peace, stability, development, and revitalization. Xi Jinping introduced the relevant situation of 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 waves ahead, the general direction of human development and progress will not change. He proposed high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, as well as the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative, hoping that all countries will work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind, and drive the great ship on which humanity sails towards a bright future of peace, security, prosperity, and progress. Chinese modernization will provide more new opportunities for all countries in the world and inject new impetus into safeguarding world peace and promoting common development. Xi Jinping emphasized that practicing true multilateralism and supporting the UN in playing a central role in international affairs has always been and will remain a guiding principle of China's diplomacy. Currently, the international situation is intertwined with changes and chaos, and the UN's important role is even more prominent, and it should act more proactively. China will continue to actively participate in the UN's work in various fields, support the UN in holding the Summit of the Future, promote the reform of the international financial architecture, strengthen AI governance, and make greater contributions to the cause of world peace and development. Guterres stated his gratitude to China for inviting him to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit. Historically, Africa was a major victim of colonialism. China's cooperation with Africa helps reduce the historical injustices suffered by Africa and helps Africa achieve peace and development. China's peaceful development is a noble cause in human history and is conducive to the peace and progress of all humanity. The UN is willing to strengthen cooperation with China to resist actions that artificially create divisions and harm common progress, jointly practice multilateralism, promote global governance towards a more fair and just direction, and build a community with a shared future for mankind. The UN is fully preparing for the Summit of the Future and hopes to communicate closely with China to promote the reform of the international financial architecture and strengthen global AI governance. Wang Yi attended the meeting.
Peng Liyuan Attends China-Africa Women's Education Themed Meeting with Spouses of African Leaders
On the morning of September 5, the China-Africa Women's Education Theme Conference, titled "China-Africa Hand in Hand: Education Empowers Women," was held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and UNESCO Special Envoy for Girls' and Women's Education, attended and delivered a speech. Twenty-six spouses of African leaders and representatives who were in China to attend the 2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit also attended. In her speech, Peng Liyuan stated that China and Africa are a community with a shared future, sharing weal and woe, and that Chinese and African women have written a magnificent chapter of solidarity, cooperation, and working together through their diligence, wisdom, and dedication. Peng Liyuan introduced the fruitful achievements of China's "Spring Bud Program" over the past 30 years in empowering women through education to better realize their life values, stating that in the journey of promoting women's education and moving towards a better future, China and Africa share the same aspirations. Both sides should continue to carry forward the spirit of China-Africa friendship and cooperation, jointly promote the development of global girls' and women's education towards a more equitable, inclusive, and high-quality direction, and jointly build and share a better world. Marième Faye Sall, wife of the Senegalese President and co-chair of the African side of FOCAC, and other representatives spoke on behalf of Africa. They thanked Peng Liyuan for her outstanding contributions to promoting the development of girls' and women's education in Africa, appreciated China's long-term support and assistance to African countries in related fields, and expressed their willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China to help more women create happy lives. Chinese female astronaut Wang Yaping spoke as a representative of outstanding Chinese women. Peng Liyuan also enjoyed a children's chorus and Peking Opera performance with the African guests and visited exhibitions of traditional Chinese culture and women's education achievements. The atmosphere at the event was warm and friendly.
Li Qiang Signs State Council Order Promulgating Regulations on Filing and Review of Regulations and Rules
Premier Li Qiang recently signed a State Council order announcing the promulgation of the Regulations on the Record-Filing and Review of Regulations and Rules, which will take effect on November 1, 2024. The Regulations thoroughly implement the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee on record-filing and review work, further implement relevant provisions of the Legislation Law of the People's Republic of China, and revise the Regulations on the Record-Filing of Regulations and Rules based on summarizing practical experience. First, it refines the legislative purpose and clarifies work requirements. Second, it expands the scope of record-filing and standardizes record-filing procedures. Third, it clarifies the methods and deadlines for record-filing review and improves review matters. Fourth, it refines provisions for correcting regulations and rules. Fifth, it improves related institutional mechanisms for record-filing and review.
2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit High-Level Meeting on Governance Held in Beijing, Zhao Leji Presides and Delivers Speech
The High-Level Meeting on Governance of the 2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit was held in Beijing on the afternoon of September 5. Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, co-chaired the meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and delivered a speech. In his speech, Zhao Leji stated that President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the forum summit, announcing the elevation of the overall positioning of China-Africa relations to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, and proposing the goal and direction of China-Africa jointly advancing modernization and the "Ten Partnership Actions," which opened a new chapter for China and Africa to jointly lead the modernization of the "Global South." Zhao Leji emphasized that we should draw wisdom and nourishment from the traditional China-Africa friendship, bear in mind the struggle of China and Africa through thick and thin, cherish the sincere friendship of China and Africa helping each other and overcoming difficulties together, and firmly grasp the correct direction of China and Africa supporting each other and seeking common development. We should support each other in exploring development paths suited to national conditions, gather the powerful synergy of solidarity and cooperation among developing countries, strengthen policy and legal alignment to create a good cooperative environment for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation between China and Africa, and jointly safeguard the interests of developing countries. Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé, South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Comorian President Azali Assoumani, Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Malian President Assimi Goïta, Liberian President Joseph Boakai, Lesotho Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, Tunisian Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani, and Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo attended the meeting. The attending guests highly praised the achievements of China's development and Africa-China cooperation in the new era, and looked forward to Africa and China strengthening exchanges of governance experience and carrying out all-round mutually beneficial cooperation. The theme of the meeting was "Strengthening Exchanges of Governance Experience and Exploring Paths to Modernization."
Zhao Leji Meets with Sierra Leonean President
Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio in Beijing on September 5, who was in China to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit. Zhao Leji stated that President Xi Jinping and President Bio held a fruitful meeting yesterday, pointing the way for the development of bilateral relations. President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the summit, announcing the elevation of the overall positioning of China-Africa relations to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, and proposing the goal and direction of China-Africa jointly advancing modernization and the "Ten Partnership Actions." China is willing to work with Sierra Leone to implement the outcomes of this summit, strengthen the development of FOCAC, and jointly promote the development of bilateral relations and China-Africa relations. The National People's Congress of China is willing to strengthen exchanges of governance experience with the Parliament of Sierra Leone to assist the development of state relations at the legislative level. Bio stated that Sierra Leone sincerely thanks President Xi Jinping for the "Ten Partnership Actions" and is willing to deepen cooperation with China in various fields to promote the common development and prosperity of Sierra Leone-China and Africa-China.
2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit High-Level Meeting on Industrialization and Agricultural Modernization Held in Beijing
The High-Level Meeting on Industrialization and Agricultural Modernization of the 2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit was held in Beijing on the afternoon of September 5. Wang Huning, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, attended and co-chaired the meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. In his speech, Wang Huning stated that President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the summit, clarifying the new positioning of China-Africa relations in the new era, proposing ten partnership actions for China and Africa to jointly advance modernization, and leading the "Global South" to write a new chapter of modernization. Wang Huning said that for a long time, China and African countries have carried out distinctive explorations and fruitful cooperation to achieve industrialization and agricultural modernization. China is willing to continue to work hand in hand with Africa to promote the cause of modernization. We will seek development with confidence and self-reliance, support each other with African countries, build industrial cooperation growth circles, and strengthen connectivity and cooperation in industrial and supply chains; we will promote cooperation through market integration, negotiate and sign a framework agreement on economic partnership for common development with African countries, make the "cake" of mutually beneficial cooperation bigger and better, and jointly create a model for implementing the Global Development Initiative; we will aim for people's well-being, coordinate the promotion of major landmark projects and "small but beautiful" livelihood projects, and contribute new strength to Africa's poverty reduction, development, employment creation, income generation, and people's well-being; we will promote co-existence through green and low-carbon development, continue to provide new energy technologies and products to Africa, support Africa's energy transition, and enhance its capacity for environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient development. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi, Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, São Tomé and Príncipe Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada, Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, Burkinabe Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla, and Beninese Vice President Mariam Chabi Talata spoke.
Wang Huning Meets with Tunisian Prime Minister
Wang Huning, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, met with Tunisian Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani in Beijing on September 5, who was in China to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit. Wang Huning stated that this year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Tunisia. In May, President Xi Jinping and President Kais Saied announced the elevation of China-Tunisia relations to a strategic partnership. China is willing to work with Tunisia to fully implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and the outcomes of this FOCAC, opening a new chapter in the bilateral strategic partnership and jointly building a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future. The National Committee of the CPPCC is willing to make active contributions to this end. Hachani congratulated the summit on its complete success, stating that Africa and China are economically complementary and share similar philosophies, always respecting each other and treating each other as equals. Tunisia is willing to work hand in hand with China to implement the new cooperation measures between China and Africa just announced by President Xi Jinping, and jointly promote inclusive and common development. Tunisia firmly adheres to the One-China principle and looks forward to deepening cooperation in various fields and embracing a bright future for Tunisia-China relations. Shi Taifeng and Wang Dongfeng attended the meeting.
Cai Qi Presides Over and Addresses FOCAC Beijing Summit High-Level Meeting on Peace and Security
On the afternoon of September 5, the High-Level Meeting on Peace and Security of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit was held at the China National Convention Center. Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, co-chaired the meeting with Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso and delivered a speech. Cai Qi stated that President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the opening ceremony of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, proposing to build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era and announcing the implementation of ten partnership actions for China and Africa to jointly advance modernization. China will fully implement the spirit of President Xi Jinping's important speech, vigorously promote peace and security cooperation within the FOCAC framework, adhere to exchanges and mutual learning, and build consensus on China-Africa peace and security concepts; adhere to solidarity and mutual assistance, and support Africa's peace and security capacity building; adhere to shared responsibilities, and safeguard China-Africa common security interests; and adhere to addressing both symptoms and root causes, promoting high-level security through high-quality China-Africa development. China is willing to work with Africa, taking this summit as an important opportunity, to jointly advance modernization, build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, and create a better future for human society. Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso, Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, Seychellois President Wavel Ramkalawan, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Cape Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, Mauritian Vice President Eddy Boissézon, and other African leaders attended the meeting and delivered speeches. They highly praised the Global Security Initiative proposed by China and the positive role played by China in Africa's peace and security endeavors, and looked forward to Africa and China working hand in hand to build peaceful and secure modernization, injecting more positive energy into global stability. The theme of the meeting was "Working Hand in Hand Towards a Future of Lasting Peace and Universal Security, Providing Solid Guarantees for Modernization." Responsible officials from relevant departments, as well as approximately 300 Chinese and foreign representatives from over 50 African countries and major sub-regional organizations, attended the meeting.
Cai Qi Meets with Gambian President
On September 5, Cai Qi, a 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 Gambian President Adama Barrow at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, who was in China to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit. Cai Qi stated that President Xi Jinping delivered an important keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, announcing the elevation of the overall positioning of China-Africa relations to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, and proposing ten partnership actions for China and Africa to jointly advance modernization, which received a warm response from the attending guests. Effectively implementing the outcomes of the summit is the primary agenda for China-Africa cooperation in the current and coming period. China is willing to work with Gambia to implement the new measures of the summit, solidly advance early harvests of the summit's outcomes, and push China-Gambia relations to a new level. Barrow stated that President Xi Jinping's speech was crucial, sending a strong signal for advancing Africa-China relations and filling the African side with confidence. Gambia will firmly adhere to the One-China principle and work with China to implement the outcomes of this summit to further develop Gambia-China relations.
2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit High-Level Meeting on High-Quality Belt and Road Cooperation Successfully Held, Ding Xuexiang Co-Presides and Delivers Speech
On the afternoon of September 5, Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, co-chaired the High-Level Meeting on High-Quality Belt and Road Cooperation of the 2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit with Kenyan President William Ruto and delivered a speech. In his speech, Ding Xuexiang stated that President Xi Jinping delivered an important keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, establishing the direction of efforts for China-Africa cooperation to lead the modernization of the "Global South," proposing ten partnership actions for China and Africa to jointly advance modernization, outlining a new vision for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and opening a new chapter in building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era. Ding Xuexiang stated that with the joint efforts of all parties, Belt and Road cooperation has continued to deepen and solidify, becoming the largest, broadest, and most influential international economic cooperation platform globally. China and Africa should set a benchmark for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, jointly build a multi-dimensional connectivity network, promote the upgrading of economic and trade cooperation, expand new areas of practical cooperation, promote project cooperation to better benefit the people, and enhance the level of cultural and people-to-people exchanges, bringing more tangible benefits to the peoples of both sides. Ruto co-chaired the meeting and delivered a speech. Gambian President Adama Barrow, Sudanese Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera, Libyan Presidential Council Chairman Mohamed Al-Menfi, Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine, African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, Ivorian Vice President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, Algerian President's Special Representative and Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, Angolan President's Representative and Foreign Minister Tete António, and Congolese (DRC) Minister of Foreign Trade Jean-Lucien Bussa Paluku also spoke.
Ding Xuexiang Meets with Moroccan Prime Minister
On September 5, Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch in Beijing, who was in China to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit. Ding Xuexiang stated that under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and King Mohammed VI, China-Morocco political mutual trust has been continuously consolidated, and practical cooperation has yielded remarkable results. China is willing to work with Morocco to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state and the outcomes of the forum summit, deepen cooperation in infrastructure, economic and trade investment, culture, education, tourism, and other fields, open up broad prospects for the China-Morocco strategic partnership, and jointly build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era. Akhannouch stated that the successful holding of the FOCAC Beijing Summit is of great significance, and he is willing to strengthen strategic alignment and practical cooperation with China to continuously advance Africa-China and Morocco-China relations.
Li Xi Meets with Chairman of Libyan Presidential Council
On September 5, Li Xi, a 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 Mohamed Al-Menfi, Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, who was in China to attend the FOCAC Beijing Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Li Xi stated that President Xi Jinping and Chairman Menfi jointly decided to establish a strategic partnership between China and Libya, charting the course for the development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Libya to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, firmly support each other on issues concerning their respective core interests, consolidate the friendship and mutual trust between the two countries, expand exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and continuously open up broader prospects for the China-Libya strategic partnership. Li Xi introduced the situation of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and China's experience in anti-corruption work, stating that China is willing to continue to strengthen international anti-corruption cooperation with Libya within the framework of FOCAC. Menfi stated that Libya adheres to the One-China principle. The establishment of a strategic partnership between Libya and China is encouraging, and he looks forward to strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation within the frameworks of FOCAC and the Belt and Road Initiative to benefit the peoples of both countries.
Promoting High-Quality Development Series Press Conference: Creating a Safe and Stable Environment for High-Quality Development
On September 4, the State Council Information Office held a series of press conferences on "Promoting High-Quality Development," reporting on the new achievements made by the Ministry of Emergency Management in promoting high-quality economic and social development. A relevant official from the Ministry of Emergency Management stated that emergency management departments adhere to coordinating development and security, focusing on improving the guarantee system for handling major sudden public incidents, promoting risk source control and refined hidden danger governance, and the total number of production safety accidents and major and extremely serious accidents nationwide has shown a double decline. As of the end of August this year, compared with the same period last year, the total number of production safety accidents nationwide decreased by 25.7%, and major and extremely serious accidents decreased by 45.5%. According to reports, China is accelerating the construction of six regional rescue centers in Northeast, North, Central, Southeast, Southwest, and Northwest China. Currently, a national emergency command headquarters command and coordination operation mechanism and an emergency information network connecting upper and lower levels have been established, continuously improving the comprehensive disaster reduction capabilities of emergency management departments and creating a safe and stable social environment for promoting high-quality economic and social development.
17th Summer Paralympic Games: Chinese Delegation Shines, Wins Multiple Medals Across Various Events
On the seventh competition day of the Paris Paralympic Games, the Chinese sports delegation won multiple medals. In wheelchair fencing, Sun Gang won the men's foil individual A category. Zou Xufeng and Gu Haiyan won gold and silver medals in the women's foil individual A category. In weightlifting, Guo Lingling won the women's 45kg category and broke her own world record. Cui Zhe won the gold medal in the women's 41kg category. In table tennis, Zhang Bian and Pan Jiamin won gold and silver medals in the women's singles Class 5. In athletics, Shi Yiting won the gold medal in the women's 100m T36 category. In cycling, Chen Jianxin won the gold medal in the men's T1-2 individual time trial. In shooting, Yang Chao won the gold medal in the P4-mixed 50m pistol SH1 category. In swimming, Jiang Yuyan won the gold medal in the women's 100m freestyle S7 category.
Hainan, Guangdong Actively Respond to Typhoon Magpies
This afternoon (September 5), the center of this year's 11th typhoon "Magka" was located over the northern South China Sea, east-southeast of Xuwen, Guangdong, with a super typhoon intensity. The National Meteorological Center continued to issue a red typhoon warning. "Magka" is expected to make landfall along the coast from Qionghai, Hainan to Dianbai, Guangdong, from the afternoon to night of September 6, then move into the Beibu Gulf, and make a second landfall along the coast from Fangchenggang, Guangxi to northern Vietnam on the afternoon of September 7. The National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters today upgraded the emergency response for flood control and typhoon defense in Guangdong and Hainan to Level II. As Typhoon "Magka" approaches, Haikou began implementing staggered suspensions of classes, work, businesses, and parks starting today. The Hainan Ring Island High-Speed Railway ceased operations at 6 PM, and all flights at Haikou Meilan Airport and Boao Airport were canceled at 8 PM, with some flights also canceled at Sanya Phoenix Airport. Currently, over 34,000 fishing boats have returned to port. Guangdong is accelerating the evacuation of residents from dangerous areas, with over 80,000 fishing boats sheltering in port. Some trains on the Shenzhan line, Guangfo, Guangzhu intercity, and Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed railways have been suspended. The main bridge of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will be temporarily closed from 9 PM today, and inland river vessels are prohibited from passing through the bridge's navigation channels.
Domestic News Briefs
China's E-commerce Logistics Index saw a slight rebound in August. The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing announced today (September 5) that the e-commerce logistics index for August was 114.2 points, a slight increase of 0.1 points from the previous month. Driven by "sports+" consumption, cultural, sports, business, and travel consumption continued to heat up, with cycling and ball sports equipment becoming hot spots for e-commerce consumption. In addition, the cost index dropped by 3.1 points from the previous month, indicating a significant improvement in the costs for e-commerce logistics enterprises. China will promote the coordinated development of new information infrastructure. Eleven departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently jointly issued a notice to promote the coordinated development of new information infrastructure. This includes promoting the integrated development of information infrastructure in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It also involves promoting computing power interconnection and exploring the construction of a computing power internet. Furthermore, it accelerates the construction of integrated facilities such as the Internet of Vehicles and urban Internet of Things sensing terminal management platforms. Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone shows good development momentum after three years of operation. Since the implementation of the Overall Plan for the Construction of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone three years ago, the cooperation zone has shown a good trend of accelerated development. The number of "four new" industry enterprises, including scientific research and high-end manufacturing, and modern financial industries, has exceeded 17,000, an increase of 20.1% compared to the end of 2021; the total number of Macao-funded enterprises reached 6,365, an increase of 37.27% compared to when the cooperation zone was established.
Russia Claims Strikes on Ukrainian Training Centers, Ukraine Claims Strikes on Russian Air Defense Facilities
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on September 4 that on September 3, the Russian army launched a strike against a Ukrainian military training center in Poltava, where Ukrainian communication and electronic warfare specialists and drone operators were being trained by foreign instructors. In addition, the Russian army used Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and attack drones to launch a cluster strike against a Ukrainian military industrial enterprise in Lviv. The military administration of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, stated today (September 5) that starting from the evening of September 4, Russia launched another large-scale drone attack on Kyiv and other areas, and air raid sirens sounded for a long time in Kyiv. The Ukrainian side claimed that all incoming drones were destroyed. The Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that the Ukrainian army launched multiple strikes against Russian personnel concentration areas and air defense facilities. Russian Foreign Minister warns the US not to cross Russia's red lines. Regarding reports that the US will provide long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned the US on September 4 not to joke with Russia's red lines. Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada approves resignations of several high-ranking officials. On September 4 and 5, the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada voted to approve the resignations of several high-ranking Ukrainian officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna, Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Israeli Forces Launch Raids in Multiple West Bank Areas, Palestinian Militants Claim Strikes on Israeli Soldiers
According to news released by the Palestinian Gaza health department on September 4, Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours resulted in 42 deaths and 107 injuries. According to Palestinian media reports, the Israeli military launched attacks in multiple areas of the West Bank from late night on September 4 to early morning on September 5. Among them, an Israeli military attack on a car in Tubas resulted in at least 6 deaths and 3 injuries. The Israel Defense Forces stated today (September 5) that the Israeli military struck Palestinian militants in and around Tubas.