China reaffirms support for Angola's development without political conditions

China maintains the continuity and stability of its policy towards Angola and does not attach any political condition to its assistance to Angola, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during his meeting with visiting Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio in Changsha, in central China's Hunan Province.

Wang said that China supports Angola's efforts to promote national development, encourages and supports Chinese enterprises to increase investment in Angola, and hopes that Angola will safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and personnel in Angola.

Antonio expressed gratitude to hundreds of Chinese enterprises for their contribution to the development and infrastructure construction in Angola, adding that Angola is willing to strengthen cooperation with China and fulfill its duties as the rotating chair of the African Union.

Antonio was in China to attend the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.

China Media Group (CMG), the country's flagship broadcaster, unveiled its 2026 flagship drama lineup in Beijing on Friday.

CMG will broadcast 55 major TV series and three short dramas ranging from historical epics to contemporary storylines that reflect everyday life, social change, and the spirit of the times.

The new lineup will align natural narrative and creative innovation with the country's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), continuously amplify the voice of mainstream values, and continue promoting the deep integration of film and television with cultural tourism, according to CMG.