FOCAC at 25: Charting the Future with the Beijing Action Plan
One year after launching the Beijing Action Plan (2025–2027) at FOCAC, we’re seeing real change on the ground. From training young talents in Zambia to powering remote villages with solar internet, China and Africa are teaming up in fresh ways 🚀.
Small & Beautiful Projects: Big Impact in Tiny Packages
Experts like Charles Onunaiju compare the new focus to having two legs: one big, one small, making the journey balanced. These localized initiatives deliver fast, tangible benefits to communities 👏.
For example, a vocational school in Zambia takes students from class to workshop to an internship in a Chinese company—closing the loop from learning to earning 💼✨.
Meanwhile, Chinese telecom firms are rolling out digital rural projects: solar power, internet access, and e-learning in villages, step by step 🌱🌐.
3 Areas of Visible Progress
1. Value-Added Industrialization: African nations are moving from exporting raw materials to creating products that join global value chains 🌍🔗.
2. Economic Corridors: Upgrades to infrastructure like the TAZARA Railway are set to boost trade and agriculture along its tracks 🚂🚜.
3. Workforce Capacity: Vocational schools and remote learning centers are gearing up Africa’s youth for tomorrow’s job market 🎓📈.
Turning Momentum into Reality
Both Charles Onunaiju and Professor Wang Jinjie agree that African leaders need to seize these opportunities. Onunaiju notes that China means what it says and is determined to meet Africa halfway—and now it’s our turn to run with the vision 🏃♂️🤝.
By combining China’s experience in poverty reduction with Africa’s unique context, this partnership can spark true modernization—not just skyscrapers, but improved well-being and cultural growth 🌟🏘️.
As FOCAC turns 25, the Beijing Action Plan offers a clear roadmap. Its success depends on mutual effort, local alignment, and bold implementation. The future is bright when we walk together—two legs, one shared journey! 🙌
Reference(s):
FOCAC at 25: Charting the future under the Beijing Action Plan
cgtn.com
