2024 Summit of FOCAC maps out blueprint for modernization in China, Africa: Xi

The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has drawn a new blueprint for the joint advancement of modernization between China and Africa and for the building of a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future, said Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting with visiting Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada of Sao Tome and Principe in Beijing on Thursday afternoon.

Trovoada is in the Chinese capital for the 2024 Summit of the FOCAC, which runs from Wednesday to Friday, and for an official visit.

"At the summit, leaders from China and Africa have reviewed the historical experience of China-Africa friendship and charted a new course for our joint efforts to push for modernization and the building of a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future. We are grateful to you for your important contributions to this endeavor. Facts have proved that Sao Tome and Principe's return to the big family of China-Africa friendship and cooperation fully serves the common interests of the people of the two countries. [As the Chinese proverb goes,] 'don't forget the well-diggers when you drink from this well.' The historic contributions made by Mr. Prime Minister to this end will never be forgotten by the two peoples," Xi said.

For his part, Trovoada hailed China's assistance to his country.

"It is a great pleasure to meet you again, Your Excellency, Mr. President Xi Jinping. I feel that visiting China is like visiting the home of our friend. We are very pleased with the relevant measures announced by the Chinese side, which is a testament to efforts of you and China to promote the building of an Africa-China community with a shared future. China's participation can help the people of Sao Tome and Principe solve their problems," the prime minister said.

The three-day FOCAC summit, which opened on Wednesday, is the largest diplomatic event hosted by China in recent years, with the highest attendance of foreign leaders.

Themed "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future," it aims to strengthen friendship and outline future cooperation between the two sides.

2024 Summit of FOCAC maps out blueprint for modernization in China, Africa: Xi

2024 Summit of FOCAC maps out blueprint for modernization in China, Africa: Xi

China Media Group (CMG) organized a series of multimedia events in various countries across five continents to mark United Nations Chinese Language Day, which falls on April 20 each year.

Centered around the theme of Chinese mythology, the events brought together overseas Chinese-language media outlets, Chinese language teaching institutions and individuals who appreciate Chinese culture to present a variety of cultural experiences and activities to global viewers.

Videos related to the event have been released on major platforms operated by CMG, and on Chinese and overseas social media channels, amassing nearly 15 million views around the globe to date.

"Legendary Encounters," a program produced by China Global Television Network (CGTN), part of CMG, brought together 70 young people from 29 countries across five continents online to showcase shared human values through storytelling, Q and A sessions, and improvisational performances based on their understanding of Chinese mythology.

CMG's Chinese-language international channel CCTV-4 also presented a program titled "Fascinating Chinese: Online Dialogue on Chinese Language Learning."

Teachers from overseas universities and Chinese learning institutions, as well as representatives from Chinese-language media, were invited to share unforgettable experiences and insights about international Chinese education and the dissemination of traditional Chinese culture.

The CCTV-4's online dialogue program also shared AI-powered short dramas on Chinese mythology with over 50 overseas Chinese learning institutions in France, Canada, Russia, Australia and other countries.

CMG marks Chinese Language Day with cultural events across globe