The media center for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation went into trial operation in Beijing on Monday, providing services for more than 3,000 journalists from around the world.

The three-day summit, which will run from Wednesday to Friday, brings together leaders and representatives from China and African nations to discuss bilateral cooperation.

Zhao Shuang, who oversaw the media center's design, said the team drew inspiration from traditional Chinese architecture and gardens, incorporating these elements with African motifs such as images of wild animals and Mount Kilimanjaro's ice cap to symbolize the friendship and connection between China and African countries.

"We wanted to highlight cultural elements that resonate with people, which is why our design blends traditional and modern aspects," Zhao said.

"It took us a month and a half to develop and finalize the design."