On September 17, Ambassador Gao Wenqi attended the release of the CSR Report of Chinese Enterprises in Rwanda and the signing ceremony of the Self-Disciplinary Initiative on Sustainable Development in Mineral Resources Foreign Cooperation. Diao Chunhe, Executive Chairman of the Alliance of Chinese Business in Africa for Social Responsibilities (ACBASR); Xin Xiuming, Vice President of the China International Contractors Association (CHINCA); Liu Jian, Vice President of the China Chamber of Commerce in Rwanda; Mr. Callixte Kanamugire, Executive Chairman of the Private Sector Federation (PSF) of Rwanda; representatives from Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Labour; and about 120 representatives from Chinese and Rwandan enterprises attended. Counselor Gao Zhiqiang of the Embassy was present.

Ambassador Gao said that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Rwanda, and bilateral relations are at their best in history. The Chinese government has always required overseas investment cooperation to comply with the laws and regulations of both China and host countries and to actively fulfill social responsibilities. He hopes that Chinese enterprises in Rwanda would take the release of the report and the signing of the initiative as an opportunity to make greater contributions to Rwanda’s economic and social development. China is ready to work with Rwanda to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and support Rwanda’s development goals, including “Vision 2050”.

Mr. Callixte Kanamugire, Executive Chairman of the PSF, positively commented on the contributions made by Chinese enterprises to Rwanda’s economic and social development, and said that Rwanda is ready to strengthen collaboration with Chinese partners to jointly advance sustainable business cooperation.

Huawei (Rwanda) lecturer Dr. Bello MUSA shared insights at the first Luban Classroom-AI class from four dimensions—global AI trends, China’s AI foundations, China’s AI in action, and global cooperation in the AI ecosystem—exploring new opportunities for China-Rwanda cooperation in the AI era.