Although China and Africa are for away from each other,their friendly association dates back long in history.

In the mid 20th century,with the birth of the People's Republic of China and at a time when the majority of African countries were gaining independence,the friendship between China and Africa entered a new age.

For the last fifty years,whether in the struggle for independence and emancipation,or in economic development and national construction,China and Africa have maintained a sincere and equal friendship.Their fruitful cooperation has contributed much to the common progress of mankind and achieved remarkable advances on either side.The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation,jointly initiated by China and African countries in 2000,further broadened operations in various fields,actively increased non-governmental exchanges,and ushered the China-Africa relationship into a new era.

SECTION ONE Friendly Historical Association between China and Africa

SECTION TWO Cooperation and Support between China and Africa in the Political Arena

1.A New Chapter in Diplomatic Relations

2.China's Supoort of African Nations in Their Struggle against Imperialism,Colonialism and Racism

3.Understanding and Support Given by African Countries to China

SECTION THREE Mutually Beneficial Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Africa

1.Brief Account of Economic and Trade Relations

2.Economic and Technical Aid Given by China to African Countries

SECTION FOUR China-Africa Agricultural Cooperation

1.History of China-Africa Agricultural Cooperation

2.The Current Situation of Agricultural Cooperation

3.Arospects for China-Africa Agricultural Cooperation

SECTION FIVE China-Africa Cooperation in the Fields of Culture,Education,Medicine and Health

SECTION SIX Building China-Africa Friendly Relations in the New Era

APPENDIXES I Beijing Declaration of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation

APPENDIXES II China's African Policy