On the afternoon of November 6, 2026, the President of the People's Republic of China held talks with Gabonese President Kwame Nkuma, who was on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

The leaders of the two countries jointly announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a community with a shared future for China and Canada in the new era. The President pointed out that the traditional friendship between China and Gabon has a long and rich history, which was personally created and carefully cultivated by the older generation leaders of both countries. The two countries adhere to treating each other equally, supporting each other, and seeking common development. The bilateral relationship has withstood the test of international storms and remained as solid as a rock. Currently, the world's century long changes are accelerating. China is comprehensively promoting the building of a strong country and the rejuvenation of the nation with Chinese path to modernization, and Gabon has entered a new stage of national development and revitalization. Continuously deepening China Canada relations is in line with the common expectations of the two peoples and conforms to the trend of global southern unity and self-improvement. China is willing to be a reliable friend and partner for Canada's independent development, support Gabon's political, economic, and diplomatic autonomy, and work together with Canada to build a community with a shared future for China and Canada in the new era.

The Chinese President emphasized that mutual support is a distinctive feature and political advantage of China Canada relations. China will continue to support Gabon in exploring a development path that suits its own national conditions. This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC. The CPC has gone through ups and downs, continued to grow and become the world's largest ruling party. Adhering to strict governance is the key to success. China is willing to closely communicate with Gabon at all levels, exchange experiences in governing the party and the country, and support Gabon in strengthening its governance capacity. China and Gabon have obvious complementary advantages in their economies and great potential for cooperation. Both sides need to strengthen the alignment of development strategies, cultivate growth points for cooperation, make good use of the new opportunities of "zero tariffs" and the "green channel" for African agricultural and food products to be exported to China, promote the expansion and upgrading of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, drive the development of industries, employment, and improvement of people's livelihoods in Canada, and enhance the ability for independent economic development. The concept of a community with a shared future for mankind and the four global initiatives I proposed are primarily beneficial to the common interests of the global South and African countries. China supports Gabon in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs, and is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Gabon to jointly build a better world.

Nguima stated that the friendship between Gabon and China has lasted for over half a century, and strategic mutual trust has always been the cornerstone of the partnership between the two sides. The cooperation between the two countries is full of vitality, effectively promoting the diversification of Gabon's economy and improving people's livelihoods in areas such as infrastructure, energy, healthcare, education, and vocational training. Canada will firmly adhere to the One China principle. Canada congratulates the CPC on its successful holding of the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee, looks forward to carrying out inter party exchanges and learning from China's successful experience in governing the party and the country. Canada is willing to further deepen pragmatic cooperation with China, welcome more Chinese enterprises to invest and develop in Gabon, and help Gabon achieve industrialization and sustainable development. China has established a mutually beneficial partnership with Africa, and the "zero tariff" policy is in line with the needs of African countries, allowing African products to enter the Chinese market and having historical significance for the development of African countries. Canada highly appreciates China's advocacy of multilateralism, adherence to a fair and just stance in international and regional affairs, and is willing to closely coordinate with China to strengthen solidarity and cooperation between Africa and China, and jointly safeguard the interests of countries in the global South.

After the talks, the two heads of state witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents in areas such as the implementation of the Global Security Initiative, "zero tariffs," production and supply chains, and Chinese language education. During the visit, both sides issued a joint statement between the People's Republic of China and the Gabonese Republic on building a community with a shared future for China and Gabon in the new era.

Prior to the talks, the Chinese President held a welcoming ceremony for Nguma in the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People. When En Guima arrived, the ceremonial soldiers lined up to pay their respects. The two heads of state stepped onto the reviewing stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Canada, and 21 salutes were fired at Tiananmen Square.   That evening, the Chinese President held a welcome banquet for Kwame Nkuma in the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.

Wang Yi participated in the above-mentioned activities.Editor/Gong Ziwei