International journalists cover grand 2024 FOCAC Summit(1/5)

International journalists cover the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing on Sept. 5, 2024. (Photo: China News Network/Zhao Li)

A grand opening ceremony was held on Thursday.

This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2024 shows the media center of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. (Photo: China News Network/Zhao Li)

International journalists cover the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing on Sept. 5, 2024. (Photo: China News Network/Zhao Li)

This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2024 shows the history of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in the past. (Photo: China News Network/Zhao Li)

This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2024 shows the flags of the 53 African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China, as well as the flag of the African Union Commission, which were exhibited at the media center of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. (Photo: China News Network/Zhao Li)