In a powerful statement at the third session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that global modernization is inseparable from the modernization of Africa. 🌟
Wang Yi highlighted China's unwavering commitment to its African partners, declaring that the China-Africa community with a shared future has reached an "all-weather" level, ensuring sustained collaboration regardless of global changes.
Marking the 25th anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), Wang showcased China's significant investments in African infrastructure. Over the past quarter-century, China has helped build and upgrade 100,000 kilometers of roads and more than 10,000 kilometers of railways, transforming transportation across the continent. 🚄🛤️
Moreover, in the last three years alone, China has created over 1 million jobs in Africa, reinforcing economic stability and growth. This dedication has positioned China as Africa's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, fostering mutual prosperity.
Wang Yi called on the global community to listen to Africa and support its journey towards self-reliance and self-strengthening. By embracing African growth, the world can achieve a more balanced and modernized future for all.
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Chinese FM: No global modernization without African modernization
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