In a landmark speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the deepening bonds between China and Africa. He emphasized that both regions empathize with and support each other, establishing a new model for international relations.
President Xi reflected on the founding of FOCAC in 2000 as a pivotal moment in China-Africa relations. Over the past 24 years, especially in the current era, China and Africa have advanced together with sincerity, achieving tangible results and fostering genuine amity and good faith.
Xi underscored the solidarity between China and Africa, stating that they stand shoulder to shoulder to defend each other's legitimate rights and interests amidst significant global changes. This partnership has enabled both regions to become stronger and more resilient, effectively navigating the tides of economic globalization.
The collaboration has delivered substantial benefits to billions of people in both China and Africa. Additionally, China and Africa have jointly faced challenges such as natural disasters and epidemics, forging heartwarming stories of friendship and mutual support.
As China and Africa continue to build on their shared history, President Xi Jinping affirmed their commitment to fostering a relationship based on mutual respect and shared growth, setting a stellar example for international cooperation in the modern world.
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Xi Jinping: China, Africa set example for new type of int'l relations
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