Editor's Note

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang left Beijing on May 4, his trip to Africa will take him to Ethiopia, Nigeria, Angola and Kenya. This is the first time Li will have set foot on the continent as Premier, and also his first foreign visit this year. Ahead of the trip, Li said in an interview with African press that relations between China and Africa have entered a "golden period." Both sides have benefited from their cooperation. His entourage includes his wife Cheng Hong.

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Chinese premier offers assistance to Africa in high-speed rail Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday depicted a dream that all African capitals are connected with high-speed rail so as to boost pan-African communication and development. Noting that China has developed world-leading technologies in this area, Li said China is ready to work with Africa in an unreserved manner to make this dream come true. Chinese premier proposes to upgrade China-Africa cooperation in six areas Chinese premier outlines four principles for deepening China-Africa cooperation

More news: Chinese premier calls for closer cooperation with Angola Chinese premier vows to combat poaching, ivory smuggling China to yield more benefits to Africa AU chairperson to welcome Chinese premier at AU headquarters China, Ethiopia ink agreements on economic, infrastructure cooperation Premier kicks off first official Africa visit in Ethiopia with AU speech

Highlights: Nearly 60 deals will be signed, covering cooperation in areas such as trade, health, culture, agriculture and personnel training. This is the first time for the premier to visit Africa since taking office in 2013. His entourage includes his wife Cheng Hong.

Cheng Hong profile:

China's official news outlet Xinhua News Agency has released the curriculum vitae of Premier Li Keqiang's wife Cheng Hong, who is accompanying Li on his Africa tour. Cheng Hong is a scholar, professor with the Capital University of Economics and Business and also a member of the university's academic board. She was born in 1957 at Zhengzhou, capital city of Henan Province. Graduated from PLA University of Foreign Language in 1982, Cheng Hong received her Ph.D later from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. She also studied English at Peking University, where she met her husband, premier Li Keqiang. The couple has a daughter who also graduated from Peking University and now studies in the United States. Chinese State Media releases resumé of Cheng Hong, wife of Premier Li Keqiang Media releases CV of Chinese Premier's wife

Agenda

	Ethiopia: May 4th to 6th   Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is expected to hold talks with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, meet President Mulatu Teshome, and hold a seminar with Chinese and African businessmen. News: Chinese premier's Ethiopia visit expected to deepen bilateral relations Ethiopia, China enjoy excellent relations: Ethiopian PM Li meets Ethiopian president on Africa tour China, Ethiopia agree to further promote all-round cooperation China, Ethiopia vow to promote ties to higher level Background: China and Ethiopia
	African Union (AU): May 5th  Li will visit the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa and deliver a speech there on cooperation between China and the promising continent.  This will be the first visit by the Chinese Premier to the AU Headquarters. News: Africa benefits from China's Growth: AU Africa has been benefited from the economic growth China has registered, Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission said on May 1.
	Nigeria: May 6th to 8th   Li will hold talk with President José Eduardo dos Santos and attend the Plenary Session of the 24th World Economic Forum on Africa in Abuja, capital of Nigeria on May 8.  Here, Li will speak on strengthening Sino-African cooperation, promoting inclusive growth in Africa, and the realization of Sino-African advancement. Premier Li is the first Chinese leader to attend this Regional Conference. News: Chinese premier arrives in Nigeria for visit Li meets Jonathan on Nigeria tour leg Background: China and Nigeria Nigeria profile
	Angola: May 8th to 9th   Li will hold talk with President of Angola Jose Eduardo dos Santos. Li will discuss with Chinese companies and the Chinese citizen representative on the subject of life abroad. Background: China and Angola Angola profile
	Kenya: May 9th to 11th   Li is scheduled to meet with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto. Li will collectively visit the Executive Directors of UNEP and UN-Habitat, and visit the Kentan National Youth Service Team. News: Kenyan conservationists expect cooperation with China on green agenda Kenya says Chinese premier's visit to cement cooperation partnership Background: China and Kenya Basic facts about Kenya

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In Ethiopia:

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Chinese Premier, Ethiopian President visit Ethiopian cataract patients in Addis Ababa
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Chinese Premier delivers speech at AU Conference Center in Addis Ababa
Chinese Premier visits light railway project in Addis Ababa
Joint road
Chinese premier arrives in Nigeria for visit
Chinese Premier attends project opening ceremony

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Commentary

Win-win cooperation disproves accusation of "China's neocolonialism in Africa"
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