Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

People gather to express their support for Beninese President Patrice Talon at Place Bulgarie in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, on December 8, 2025. Benin's government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers briefly took over state television to declare that President Patrice Talon was removed from office. The Presidency said the president is safe and that government forces have regained control of the situation. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

People gather to express their support for Beninese President Patrice Talon at Place Bulgarie in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, on December 8, 2025. Benin's government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers briefly took over state television to declare President Patrice Talon was removed from office. The Presidency said the president is safe and that government forces have regained control of the situation. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

A man holds a sign showing support for Beninese President Patrice Talon at Place Bulgarie in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, on December 8, 2025. Benin's government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers briefly took over state television to declare President Patrice Talon was removed from office. The Presidency said the president is safe and that government forces have regained control of the situation. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

People gather to express their support for Beninese President Patrice Talon at Place Bulgarie in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, on December 8, 2025. Benin's government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers briefly took over state television to declare President Patrice Talon was removed from office. The Presidency said the president is safe and that government forces have regained control of the situation. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

People gather to express their support for Beninese President Patrice Talon at Place Bulgarie in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, on December 8, 2025. Benin's government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers briefly took over state television to declare President Patrice Talon was removed from office. The Presidency said the president is safe and that government forces have regained control of the situation. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

A man holds a sign showing support for Beninese President Patrice Talon at Place Bulgarie in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, on December 8, 2025. Benin's government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers briefly took over state television to declare President Patrice Talon was removed from office. The Presidency said the president is safe and that government forces have regained control of the situation. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kultaranta-keskustelut 16.-17.6.

Kultaranta-keskustelut 16.-17.6.

Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs Olushegun Adjadi Bakari and Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi talk at the annual Kultaranta Talks -debate session on foreign and security policy at the the President's summer residence Kultaranta in Naantali, Finland, on June 16, 2025. The annual talks are hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and the theme for year 2025 is the changing world order. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Kultaranta-keskustelut 16.-17.6.

Kultaranta-keskustelut 16.-17.6.

Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs Olushegun Adjadi Bakari (L), Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen discuss at the annual Kultaranta Talks -debate session on foreign and security policy at the the President's summer residence Kultaranta in Naantali, Finland, on June 16, 2025. The annual talks are hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and the theme for year 2025 is the changing world order. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Kultaranta-keskustelut 16.-17.6.

Kultaranta-keskustelut 16.-17.6.

Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs Olushegun Adjadi Bakari arrive at the annual Kultaranta Talks -debate session on foreign and security policy at the the President's summer residence Kultaranta in Naantali, Finland, on June 16, 2025. The annual talks are hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and the theme for year 2025 is the changing world order. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Kultaranta-keskustelut 16.-17.6.

Kultaranta-keskustelut 16.-17.6.

Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs Olushegun Adjadi Bakari attends at the annual Kultaranta Talks -debate session on foreign and security policy at the the President's summer residence Kultaranta in Naantali, Finland, on June 16, 2025. The annual talks are hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and the theme for year 2025 is the changing world order. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

BENIN-COTONOU-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

BENIN-COTONOU-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240801) -- COTONOU, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 64th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

BENIN-COTONOU-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

BENIN-COTONOU-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240801) -- COTONOU, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 64th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

BENIN-COTONOU-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

BENIN-COTONOU-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240801) -- COTONOU, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 64th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Overseas students learn changes in tea roasting

STORY: Overseas students learn changes in tea roasting SHOOTING TIME: April 8, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:47 LOCATION: YANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tour 2. various of soundbites STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OROUYE DAVYS, Beninese student from Yangzhou University "Hello, everyone. We all are foreigners from Yangzhou University. Today I was invited by Zhang Chen, my friend, and was invited for his tea plantation. Let's go!" SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG CHEN, Manager of Yangzhou Juyuanchun Tea Co., Ltd. "Hello, Good morning. Welcome. It's been a long time. Today is the first day to pick tea leaves. Let's take a tour around the tea plantation. See, the workers are picking tea leaves over there. Would you like to have a try by yourselves? Hi, Moli." SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MOLI, Tea master "Hi, welcome to our tea plantation." SOUNDBITE 4 (English): OROUYE DAVYS, Beninese student from Yangzhou University "Can you tell us the standard of picking tea

Chinese doctors provide free medical services in Benin

STORY: Chinese doctors provide free medical services in Benin SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: LOKOSSA, Benin CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese doctors providing free clinic treatment in Benin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): HOUNSOUNOU CLEMENT, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG PING, Leader of 27th Chinese medical team to Benin STORYLINE: The 27th Chinese medical team to Benin on Friday provided free clinic services to Beninese people at the Mono-Couffo Departmental Hospital Center in Benin's southwestern city of Lokossa. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): HOUNSOUNOU CLEMENT, Local resident "I heard that the Chinese doctors will offer free consultations at the Mono-Couffo Departmental Hospital Center in Lokossa, so here I am. When I arrived, there were several treatments like massage, and it's all very good." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG PING, Leader of 27th Chinese medical team to Benin "We are here to make our due contribution to the development of

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-BENIN-FM-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-BENIN-FM-MEETING (CN)

(240328) -- BEIJING, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Beninese Foreign Minister Shegun Adjadi Bakari in Beijing, capital of China, March 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

Traditional fair showcases diversity of Chinese culture to Beninese public

STORY: Traditional fair showcases diversity of Chinese culture to Beninese public SHOOTING TIME: March 3, 2024 DATELINE: March 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: COTONOU, Benin CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese New Year Fair in Cotonou, Benin STORYLINE: A Chinese New Year Fair, showcasing the diversity and richness of Chinese culture to the public in Benin, was launched on Saturday evening at the Esplanade des Amazones Square in Cotonou, Benin's economic capital. Numerous stalls displaying a wide range of Chinese products, Chinese cuisine, martial arts, paper-cutting, calligraphy, traditional Chinese medicine, and the lion dance, demonstrated the charm of Chinese culture. Speaking at the launch of the fair, China's Ambassador to Benin Peng Jingtao said the Chinese Spring Festival has become an international celebration. "All over the world, Chinese people celebrate this festival with local people. It's a time for sharing joy through cultural activities," he said. Carole Born

BENIN-COTONOU-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FAREWELL CEREMONY

BENIN-COTONOU-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FAREWELL CEREMONY

(240201) -- COTONOU, Feb. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the 26th Chinese medical team to Benin pose for a photo with other guests during a farewell ceremony in Cotonou, Benin on Jan. 31, 2024. Benin's Ministry of Health on Wednesday awarded 22 members of the 26th Chinese medical team with letters of thanks after their 18-month stay in Benin, in recognition of their achievements in promoting the health of the Beninese people. During their stay in Benin, the Chinese medical team carried out more than 11,000 outpatient consultations, admitted 4,000 patients to hospitals, rescued 271 patients with serious illnesses, performed more than 1,700 surgical operations and conducted over 2,700 consultations with traditional Chinese medicine. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-COTONOU-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FAREWELL CEREMONY

BENIN-COTONOU-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FAREWELL CEREMONY

(240201) -- COTONOU, Feb. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Petas Akogbeto(2nd R), director of the cabinet of the Beninese Minister of Health, awards a letter of thanks to a member of the 26th Chinese medical team to Benin during a farewell ceremony in Cotonou, Benin on Jan. 31, 2024. Benin's Ministry of Health on Wednesday awarded 22 members of the 26th Chinese medical team with letters of thanks after their 18-month stay in Benin, in recognition of their achievements in promoting the health of the Beninese people. During their stay in Benin, the Chinese medical team carried out more than 11,000 outpatient consultations, admitted 4,000 patients to hospitals, rescued 271 patients with serious illnesses, performed more than 1,700 surgical operations and conducted over 2,700 consultations with traditional Chinese medicine. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

Beninese gov't awards Chinese medical team for excellent service

STORY: Beninese gov't awards Chinese medical team for excellent service SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: COTONOU, Benin CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: Benin's Ministry of Health on Wednesday awarded 22 members of the 26th Chinese medical team letters of thanks after their 18-month stay in Benin, in recognition of their achievements in promoting the health of the Beninese people. "In the light of the results of the evaluation organized in July and December 2023 by the relevant departments of the Ministry of Health, the 26th medical mission's achievements are admirable and provide ample proof of the validity of this cooperation," said Petas Akogbeto, director of the cabinet of the Beninese Minister of Health. During their stay in Benin, the Chinese medical team carried out more than 11,000 outpatient consultations, admitted 4,000 patients to hospitals, rescued 271 patients with serious illnesses, performed more than 1,700 surgi

BENIN-HEALTH-MALARIA-VACCINE

BENIN-HEALTH-MALARIA-VACCINE

(240116) -- COTONOU, Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Beninese Minister of Health Benjamin Hounkpatin (2nd L) attends a handover ceremony for malaria vaccine at Cotonou International Airport in Cotonou, Benin, Jan. 15, 2024. The Beninese government received 215,900 doses of malaria vaccine at Cotonou International Airport on Monday and will begin administering them in the coming months. Malaria remains endemic in Benin and is the leading cause of death among children under 5, accounting for 40 percent of outpatient consultations and 25 percent of all hospital admissions in the country. TO GO WITH "Benin receives 215,900 doses of malaria vaccine" (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-HEALTH-MALARIA-VACCINE

BENIN-HEALTH-MALARIA-VACCINE

(240116) -- OUIDAH, Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman installs a mosquito net to prevent mosquito bites, which may cause malaria, in Ouidah, Benin, Jan. 16, 2024. The Beninese government received 215,900 doses of malaria vaccine at Cotonou International Airport on Monday and will begin administering them in the coming months. Malaria remains endemic in Benin and is the leading cause of death among children under 5, accounting for 40 percent of outpatient consultations and 25 percent of all hospital admissions in the country. TO GO WITH "Benin receives 215,900 doses of malaria vaccine" (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-HEALTH-MALARIA-VACCINE

BENIN-HEALTH-MALARIA-VACCINE

(240116) -- COTONOU, Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members unload malaria vaccine from a plane at Cotonou International Airport in Cotonou, Benin, Jan. 15, 2024. The Beninese government received 215,900 doses of malaria vaccine at Cotonou International Airport on Monday and will begin administering them in the coming months. Malaria remains endemic in Benin and is the leading cause of death among children under 5, accounting for 40 percent of outpatient consultations and 25 percent of all hospital admissions in the country. TO GO WITH "Benin receives 215,900 doses of malaria vaccine" (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

(SP)BENIN-PORTO NOVO-MARTIAL ARTS

(SP)BENIN-PORTO NOVO-MARTIAL ARTS

(231225) -- PORTO NOVO, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Beninese kung fu-lover who received training at the Shaolin Temple in China demonstrates Shaolin kung fu with children during the National Martial Arts Festival in Porto-Novo, Benin, Dec. 24, 2023. The second edition of the National Martial Arts Festival was held Sunday on the outdoor esplanade of the Governors' Palace in Porto-Novo, capital of Benin. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

(SP)BENIN-PORTO NOVO-MARTIAL ARTS

(SP)BENIN-PORTO NOVO-MARTIAL ARTS

(231225) -- PORTO NOVO, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Beninese kung fu-lover who received training at the Shaolin Temple in China gives instructions to children during the National Martial Arts Festival in Porto-Novo, Benin, Dec. 24, 2023. The second edition of the National Martial Arts Festival was held Sunday on the outdoor esplanade of the Governors' Palace in Porto-Novo, capital of Benin. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire Premiere - LA

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire Premiere - LA

Beninese actor Djimon Hounsou arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on December 13, 2023 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire Premiere - LA

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire Premiere - LA

Beninese actor Djimon Hounsou arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on December 13, 2023 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire Premiere - LA

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire Premiere - LA

Beninese actor Djimon Hounsou arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on December 13, 2023 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire Premiere - LA

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire Premiere - LA

Beninese actor Djimon Hounsou arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on December 13, 2023 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire Premiere - LA

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire Premiere - LA

Beninese actor Djimon Hounsou arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on December 13, 2023 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

BENIN-COTONOU-MINI PETROL-STATION

BENIN-COTONOU-MINI PETROL-STATION

(231203) -- COTONOU, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A gasoline seller serves a customer at a newly installed mini-petrol station in Cotonou, Benin, Dec. 1, 2023. The first batch of mini-petrol stations the Beninese government bought to replace illegal streetside petrol stalls at risk of fires, have been put into operation in Cotonou, Benin's economic capital. In several districts of Cotonou, these mini-petrol stations are now serving petrol to road users, particularly motorists and certain vehicles. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor watches art works exhibited during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch art works exhibited during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor learns under the guidance of Chinese artist Wang Guanzhou during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch art works exhibited during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese artist Wang Guanzhou makes works during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-COTONOU-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FREE CATARACT PROJECT

BENIN-COTONOU-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FREE CATARACT PROJECT

(231115) -- COTONOU, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Benin Peng Jingtao (R) and Beninese Health Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin attend the launching ceremony of project "Marche vers la lumière" at Benin Ministry of Health in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 14, 2023. A Chinese medical team of ophthalmologists from China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region launched a project to provide free cataract surgeries in Benin on Tuesday. The project, launched in the country's southern city of Cotonou, is one of the outcomes of Beninese President Patrice Athanase Guillaume Talon's visit to China in September and aims to implement the bilateral cooperation documents signed between the two countries in health care. Under the project named "Marche vers la lumière" (Walk towards Light), the six-member Chinese ophthalmology medical team will carry out free surgeries for 200 cataract patients in the Mono-Couffo Departmental Hospital Center in Benin's southwestern city of Lokossa. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

BENIN-COTONOU-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FREE CATARACT PROJECT

BENIN-COTONOU-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FREE CATARACT PROJECT

(231115) -- COTONOU, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Benin Peng Jingtao (2nd L, front) visits patients with cataract at a hospital in Lokossa, Benin, Nov. 14, 2023. A Chinese medical team of ophthalmologists from China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region launched a project to provide free cataract surgeries in Benin on Tuesday. The project, launched in the country's southern city of Cotonou, is one of the outcomes of Beninese President Patrice Athanase Guillaume Talon's visit to China in September and aims to implement the bilateral cooperation documents signed between the two countries in health care. Under the project named "Marche vers la lumière" (Walk towards Light), the six-member Chinese ophthalmology medical team will carry out free surgeries for 200 cataract patients in the Mono-Couffo Departmental Hospital Center in Benin's southwestern city of Lokossa. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-SUMMIT (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-SUMMIT (CN)

(230902) -- BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Beninese President Patrice Athanase Guillaume Talon addresses the Global Trade in Services Summit of the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-SUMMIT (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-SUMMIT (CN)

(230902) -- BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Beninese President Patrice Athanase Guillaume Talon addresses the Global Trade in Services Summit of the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-SUMMIT (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-SUMMIT (CN)

(230902) -- BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Beninese President Patrice Athanase Guillaume Talon addresses the Global Trade in Services Summit of the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-BENINESE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-BENINESE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(230901) -- BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Beninese President Patrice Athanase Guillaume Talon, who is in China for a state visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-BENINESE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-BENINESE PRESIDENT-TALKS (CN)

(230901) -- BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for Beninese President Patrice Athanase Guillaume Talon at the square outside the east entrance of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 1, 2023. Xi held talks with Talon, who is in China for a state visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)