On May 24, 2025, the "Africa Day" was celebrated in Beijing. During the Event, Maria Gustava, the Mozambican Ambassador to China, stated in an exclusive interview with chinanews.com.cn that China has always stood side by side with Africa, united in solidarity and mutual assistance to overcome difficulties together. Gustava said, "Africa Day" was a day when all the founding leaders of Africa gathered together, declaring at this special moment that African countries must work hand in hand and stand united. Without unity, there can be no prosperity. In recent years, under the guidance of mechanisms such as the FOCAC and the Belt and Road Initiative, China-Africa bilateral cooperation has entered a new phase. Mozambique, located in eastern Africa and a key partner in the Belt and Road Initiative, has engaged in extensive and in-depth cooperation with China in energy, infrastructure, agriculture and the like field. Gustava noted the Belt and Road Initiative's emphasizing connectivity. She deems that connectivity is a broad concept encompassing people-to-people exchanges, infrastructure development, trade and investment cooperation. "This initiative will facilitate closer China-Africa cooperation, promote trade and investment, and enhance mutual understanding". During the interview, Gustava also specifically mentioned the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. She stated that FOCAC has made tremendous contributions to bilateral relations and respective development. China has become one...
Recently, the 14th Conference of the China-Africa Think Tanks Forum, themed "China-Africa Governance Experience Exchanges and Chinese Modernization", was held in Kunming, Yunnan. Over a hundred representatives from China and more than 50 African countries gathered together for in-depth discussions on topics such as the development experience of Chinese modernization, the modernization pathways for African countries and China-Africa cooperation in advancing modernization. At the opening ceremony of the conference, Mr. Zhao Yong, Minister-Counselor of the Department of African Affairs in China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated in his speech that China is the world's largest developing country, while Africa is the continent with the highest concentration of developing countries. The two sides have always been a community with a shared future and a community of shared interests for win-win cooperation. China pursues its Two Centenary Goals and Chinese Dream, while Africa advances its Agenda 2063 and African Dream. China steadfastly stands with its African brothers, assisting in enhancing self-development capabilities and accelerating modernization. His Excellency Elia G. Kaiyamo, Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia to China, stated that modernization is a complex journey, and each country will follow a distinct path to modernization based on its unique historical, cultural and socio-economic context. Behind these differences lies a shared vision: improving people's liveliho...
On December 12, Professor David Francis, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone, stated while attending the Fourth Zhejiang "BRI" Think Tanks Forum that the cooperation between China and African countries under the "BRI" has effectively promoted Africa's economic and social development and integration process. David Francis noted that amid frequent geopolitical conflicts and multifaceted global challenges, the world urgently requires a more just, democratic and equitable multipolar order, where China plays a constructive role. David Francis noted that in his personal diplomatic experience, many foreign ministers in developing countries have expressed that China is a highly respected and trustworthy partner, actively engaging in mutually beneficial cooperation in bilateral and multilateral diplomatic settings to help nations pursue their own interests. In addition, China remains committed to promoting peace talks, advocating peaceful resolutions to regional hotspot issues, and playing an active role in safeguarding world peace. Speaking about the Belt and Road Initiative, David Francis emphasized its benefits tangible and highly-attractive to developing countries. 52 African countries and the AU Commission have signed the BRI cooperation documents with China. Collaboration under this framework enables rapid and efficient responses to Africa's development needs. David Francis pointed out that China-Africa cooperation und...