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China set to beef up ties with Africa

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Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi attends the meeting at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Foreign ministers of Africa and China launched their first annual talks on Wednesday at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Sept. 27 - Foreign ministers of Africa and China launched their first annual talks on Wednesday as Beijing continues to build up sound economic and political relations with the relatively¹ underdeveloped continent.

"China and Africa are good friends, close partners and brothers," Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said as he shook hands and welcomed a long line of his African counterparts to the meeting at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Yang said that China will fulfill² its pledge to write off debts, offer tax exemptions³ and step up development to the continent as part of efforts to boost traditional friendly ties.

"Steps on debt cancellation⁵ and tariff⁶ exemption⁴ will soon be completed," he said, stressing that Chinese-African cooperation was based on "equality and mutual⁷ respect."

Yang also said that breakthroughs had been made in cooperation in finance, technology and civil aviation, noting that China-Africa trade hit US$39.3 billion during the January-June period in 2007, chalking up a massive 30 percent year-on-year jump.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit, speaking on behalf of the African nations at the scene, said the Chinese-African relationship was based on a framework of mutual respect "away from sanctions, conditionality⁸ and selectivity concepts," which was often pursued by the Western developed powers.

The United States and key European nations punish countries with human rights problems by imposing⁹ sanctions and relatively rigid¹⁰ conditions for aid.

Foreign Minister Abul Gheit rejected any notion the African-Chinese forum¹¹ was blind to the crises in Sudan or Somalia, noting "consensus¹²" on many regional and international issues, including the need to reform the United Nations.

"I don't doubt a moment that the two sides are keen and interested in continuing this consultation¹³ and coordination¹⁴ process on all levels and within different regional and international forums," he said.

Yang said China has always treated African nations as equals. China also played an active role in maintaining peace in Africa, citing 1,300 Chinese peacekeepers deployed¹⁵ in seven peacekeeping areas in the continent, he said.

The foreign ministers' meeting is the first since a China-Africa leaders' summit was held in Beijing in November 2006 which unveiled a plan of action to strengthen ties in a broad range of areas. The China-Africa Development Fund has got US$1 billion from the China Development Bank.

China is also building railways and other basic infrastructure¹⁶ in the African continent.

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1 relatively
adv.比较...地，相对地
参考例句：
The rabbit is a relatively recent introduction in Australia.兔子是相对较新引入澳大利亚的物种。 The operation was relatively painless.手术相对来说不痛。

2 fulfill
vt.履行，实现，完成；满足，使满意
参考例句：
If you make a promise you should fulfill it.如果你许诺了，你就要履行你的诺言。 This company should be able to fulfill our requirements.这家公司应该能够满足我们的要求。

3 exemptions
n.（义务等的）免除( exemption的名词复数 )；免（税）；（收入中的）免税额
参考例句：
The exemptions for interpretive rules, policy statements, and procedural rules have just been discussed. 有关解释性规则、政策说明和程序规则的免责我们刚刚讨论过。来自英汉非文学 - 行政法 A: The regulation outlines specific exemptions for some WPM. 答：该规定概述了某些木质包装材料的特定的例外情形。来自互联网

4 exemption
n.豁免，免税额，免除
参考例句：
You may be able to apply for exemption from local taxes.你可能符合资格申请免除地方税。 These goods are subject to exemption from tax.这些货物可以免税。

5 cancellation
n.删除，取消
参考例句：
Heavy seas can cause cancellation of ferry services.海上风浪太大，可能须要取消渡轮服务。 Her cancellation of her trip to Paris upset our plan.她取消了巴黎之行打乱了我们的计划。

6 tariff
n.关税，税率；(旅馆、饭店等)价目表，收费表
参考例句：
There is a very high tariff on jewelry.宝石类的关税率很高。 The government is going to lower the tariff on importing cars.政府打算降低进口汽车的关税。

7 mutual
adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的
参考例句：
We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。 Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

8 conditionality
n.受限制性，制约性
参考例句：
We have the same value plus half the upside, with no conditionality. 我们获得了相同价值，外加一半的上行机会，而且没有条件限制。来自互联网 Gate conditionality does not mitigate the adverse effect of gate review criteria. 关卡制约性不会减少关卡评价标准的反作用。来自互联网

9 imposing
adj.使人难忘的，壮丽的，堂皇的，雄伟的
参考例句：
The fortress is an imposing building.这座城堡是一座宏伟的建筑。 He has lost his imposing appearance.他已失去堂堂仪表。

10 rigid
adj.严格的，死板的；刚硬的，僵硬的
参考例句：
She became as rigid as adamant.她变得如顽石般的固执。 The examination was so rigid that nearly all aspirants were ruled out.考试很严，几乎所有的考生都被淘汰了。

11 forum
n.论坛，讨论会
参考例句：
They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。 The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

12 consensus
n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识
参考例句：
Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？ What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？

13 consultation
n.咨询；商量；商议；会议
参考例句：
The company has promised wide consultation on its expansion plans.该公司允诺就其扩展计划广泛征求意见。 The scheme was developed in close consultation with the local community.该计划是在同当地社区密切磋商中逐渐形成的。

14 coordination
n.协调，协作
参考例句：
Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。 The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。

15 deployed
（尤指军事行动）使展开( deploy的过去式和过去分词 )；施展；部署；有效地利用
参考例句：
Tanks have been deployed all along the front line. 沿整个前线已部署了坦克。 The artillery was deployed to bear on the fort. 火炮是对着那个碉堡部署的。

16 infrastructure
n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施
参考例句：
We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。 We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

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