Hey there, amigos! 🌍 Big news on the global front: China and African countries are joining hands to kickstart a new era of modernization! 💡
At the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) this Thursday, leaders from both sides pledged to work together to advance industrialization and agricultural modernization. 🚜🏭
The high-level meeting was co-chaired by Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. 🤝
Wang emphasized that China and African nations should follow paths suited to their own national conditions, focusing on fair and equitable global governance. He highlighted China's commitment to foster industry cooperation, enhance connectivity, and strengthen industrial and supply chains with African countries. 🔗
China is all set to ink new economic partnership agreements, aiming to build a model for the Global Development Initiative. This move is expected to boost poverty reduction, create jobs, and improve livelihoods across Africa. 🌱💼
Plus, China plans to roll out new energy technologies and products to support Africa's energy transition, enhancing environmental sustainability and climate resilience. 🌳⚡
African leaders are super excited about this collaboration! They praised the achievements in industrialization, agricultural modernization, and green development, and are eager to explore paths with their own national characteristics. 🌟
Looks like this partnership is set to spearhead modernization across the Global South! 🚀 Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking collaboration. ✌️
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China, African countries pledge to jointly advance modernization
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