[The RCEP has come into full force for the 15 signatory countries] On June 2, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) officially entered into force for the Philippines, marking the full entry into force of the RCEP for 10 ASEAN members and 15 signatories including Australia, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea and New Zealand. The full entry into force of the RCEP fully demonstrates the 15 parties' determination and actions to support an open, free, fair, inclusive and rules-based multilateral trading regime. It will inject strong impetus to regional economic integration, enhance trade and investment liberalization and facilitation in East Asia, and contribute to long-term and stable economic development in the region and the world at large. China will continue to promote the high-quality implementation of the RCEP, provide guidance and services for local governments, industries and enterprises to further implement and make good use of the agreement, ensure the continuous release of the benefits of the agreement, and fully leverage the positive role of the RCEP in promoting cooperation on industrial and supply chains, high-level opening-up and high-quality development. At the same time, we will work with other parties to fulfill our obligations under the agreement, strengthen the RCEP mechanism building, improve the overall implementation of the agreement, and provide a strong guarantee for the steady and long-term progress of the RCEP cooperation. Editor/Xu Shengpeng

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• 2024.09.06 16:57
• [China and Africa work together to activate the Tanzania-Zambia Railway]
• On the morning of September 4, 2024, President Xi witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Activation Project with Tanzanian President Hassan and Zambian President Hichilema at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This important event marks the official launch of the market-oriented activation cooperation of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway, which has far-reaching historical and practical significance. The construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway was once a symbol of China-Africa friendship, and its construction not only promoted the economic independence of African countries, but also witnessed the profound friendship between the Chinese and African people. The signing of the MoU aims to further support African countries in enhancing their capacity for independent development and promoting the process of African integration. Editor/Jiang Mingyue

• 2024.09.06 16:55
• [President Xi meets with President Hassan of Tanzania]
• On the morning of September 4, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Tanzanian President Hassan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, which coincided with the Tanzanian President's visit to China to attend the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. The President reviewed the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Tanzania, emphasizing the deep foundation of friendship between the two countries and the prospects for future cooperation. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on issues such as the exchange of experience in governance, political mutual trust and practical cooperation, and reached consensus. China expressed its willingness to deepen cooperation with Tanzania under the Belt and Road Initiative, promote the activation of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway, and improve the rail-sea intermodal transport network in East Africa. Tanzanian President Hassan highly appreciates China's willingness to cooperate and looks forward to further promoting Africa-China friendship and cooperation through this summit and promoting Africa's industrialization and agricultural modernization. The two sides also signed a number of cooperation documents, marking a new stage in the cooperation between the two countries. Editor/Jiang Mingyue