Hey amigos! Big news from Asia and Africa! Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa just took their countries' friendship to the next level. On Monday, they announced an upgrade of their relationship to an all-round strategic cooperative partnership for the new era. Pretty fancy, right? 😎
So, what's the scoop? Ramaphosa is hanging out in China for a state visit and getting ready for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). It's kicking off this Wednesday and runs until Friday. Mark your calendars! 🗓️
During their meet-up, President Xi shared some deep thoughts. He believes that strengthening the bond between China and South Africa vibes with what the people want and fits the groove of the Global South's growth. 🌐✨
Here’s where it gets interesting: Xi wants both countries to push their relationship forward with high-level trust. They're looking to team up on cool stuff like the Belt and Road projects, digital economy, AI, new energy, and even swapping knowledge on human resources development. Talk about a power duo! 🚀🤖
But wait, there's more! Xi mentioned that China is ready to open its doors even wider to African countries. The goal? Create new energy for cooperation and step up the quality of China-Africa collaborations. Sounds like exciting times ahead! 🌠
And in a world that's getting a bit wild, Xi pointed out that Global South countries need to stick together, stay independent, and stand up for what's fair. Unity is the name of the game! ✊🌏
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President Xi, Ramaphosa announce elevation of China-South Africa ties
cgtn.com
