🌍✨ China has always been a steadfast supporter of Africa's journey towards modernization and poverty alleviation, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
At a regular press conference in Beijing, the spokesperson highlighted China's commitment to helping Africa find new ways to reduce poverty and achieve food self-sufficiency, bringing new hope to millions across the continent.
\"Eliminating poverty is the common mission of humanity and a shared aspiration of the African people,\" the spokesperson noted. \"Poverty reduction has always been an important part of China-Africa cooperation.\"
Over the years, under the principles of sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith, China has actively implemented the Program for Strengthening Cooperation on Poverty Reduction between China and the African Union. This cooperation, carried out under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), has yielded remarkable results. 🎉
China has established 47 poverty reduction and agricultural projects, trained nearly 9,000 agricultural personnel, shared over 300 advanced technologies, and benefited over 1 million smallholders in Africa under its poverty reduction and agricultural development program. 👩🌾🌱
Take China's Juncao technology as an example—this innovative method has enabled hundreds of thousands of people to increase their income. Moreover, China's hybrid rice has boosted rice yields in many African countries from an average of 2 tonnes to 7.5 tonnes per hectare. Chinese experts are setting up demonstration villages for rice cultivation to help realize the dream that \"every mouth has food and every pocket money.\" 🍚💰
Agricultural cooperation parks and processing plants set up by Chinese companies are adding significant value to local agricultural products. China has also opened \"green lanes\" for African agricultural products, allowing several quality African goods to enter the Chinese market. Under the \"100 Companies in 1,000 Villages\" initiative, Chinese companies in Africa have rolled out 320 corporate social responsibility projects, benefiting over 10,000 villages and communities. 🌐🤝
China-Africa cooperation is also advancing the continent's industrialization process, helping countries better stand on their own feet economically. Investments like Nigeria's Lekki Free Trade Zone and the China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone have made African countries stronger magnets for foreign investment, forming industry clusters that take \"Made in Africa\" to the world. 🌍🚀
Additionally, China has set up 17 Luban Workshops in 15 African countries, enhancing local employment opportunities and skill development. 🛠️🎓
\"We stand ready to continue working with Africa at the upcoming 2024 FOCAC Summit to advance poverty alleviation and create a brighter future for the African people,\" the spokesperson concluded. 🌟🤗
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China has always staunchly supported Africa's poverty alleviation
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