Chinese President Hu Jintao (C) talks with African guests prior to a welcoming banquet for the leaders and representatives of African countries attending the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, November 4, 2006.

  

  

Chinese girls play diabolo during the performing gala themed on "Ode to Friendship" staged to mark the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Nov. 4, 2006.

  

  

African performers pose during the performing gala themed on "Ode to Friendship" staged to mark the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, November 4, 2006.

  

  

  

African performers pose during the performing gala themed on "Ode to Friendship" staged to mark the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, November 4, 2006.