Norwegian PM arrives in Beijing for official visit
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store arrived in Beijing on Monday, starting his official visit to China.
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President Xi and Sudan’s Al-Burhan Strengthen Strategic Partnership at FOCAC Summit
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China and Burundi Elevate Bilateral Relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye have elevated China-Burundi relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership during the 2024 FOCAC Summit in Beijing.
China and Africa Strengthen State Governance Cooperation at FOCAC Summit
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