The Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-African Cooperation
(FOCAC) will open at 10:00 AM (Beijing Time) Saturday at the Great
Hall of the People in the Chinese capital, with major Chinese TV
and radio networks and websites live broadcasting the ceremony.
President Hu Jintao, leaders and representatives of 48 African
countries that have diplomatic relations with China including Prime
Minister of Ethiopia, the FOCAC's co-chair country, Alpha Oumar
Konare, chairman of the Commission of the African Union and
representatives from regional and international organizations are
expected to attend the ceremony.
China National Radio, China Radio International and China
Central Television (CCTV) will live broadcast the opening
ceremony.
The event will also be covered by www.xinhuanet.com,
www.people.com.cn and www.shenbo75.com.
(Xinhua News Agency November 4, 2006)