Overseas Chinese proud of nation's rapid development

Overseas Chinese people are happy to see the rapid development of their motherland and hope to make their own contributions to the prosperity of the country.

Talks ongoing with Manila on stranded warship

China is in talks with the Philippines on the rescue of a grounded Philippine Navy ship, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Friday.

Minimum income tax threshold to be raised

China's top legislature adopted an amendment to the Individual Income Tax Law on Friday, raising the minimum threshold for paying personal income tax from 3,500 yuan ($510) to 5,000 yuan per month, or 60,000 yuan per year.

IN BRIEF (Page 2)

Belt, Road crucial for Africa ties

China's commitment to integrating Africa into the Belt and Road Initiative will significantly strengthen sustainable trade and investment relations between the continent and China, a senior South African diplomat said.

New Kenyan center will enhance environmental work

China and the United Nations Environment Programme have inaugurated an interim secretariat to oversee setting up an environmental cooperation center in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital.

China to boost security links with continent

China will continue working with African countries to improve their ability to tackle complex security issues ranging from piracy to epidemics, the Ministry of National Defense said on Thursday.

Ethiopian receives surprise response from major VIP

Hannah Getachew, who took part in a forum for young people held earlier this year in China, shared on Thursday her excitement after President Xi Jinping replied to a letter that she had penned to him.

Forum features multifunctional media center

The media center for the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation is ready to provide services for more than 2,600 journalists, including over 660 from foreign media outlets.

Rwandan diplomat upbeat on Belt, Road

Africa and China are enjoying cooperation "across all areas", and the mutual work should continue, said Rwandan Ambassador to China Charles Kayonga.

Experts: Private sector can build Africa's success

The private sector should be encouraged to play a more important role in China-Africa cooperation, experts from both China and Africa said.

What they say

Editor's Note: African leaders will attend the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation next week. They commented on the partnership with China on various occasions, and here are some of their views.