China and Africa are #BFFs in international relations! 🎉
In a heartfelt speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the unbreakable bond between China and Africa.
\"China and Africa empathize with and support each other,\" Xi said, noting that together they've set a stellar example of a new type of international relations.
✨ A Journey of 24 Years
Since the founding of FOCAC in 2000—a total game-changer for China-Africa ties—the two have been moving forward hand in hand. Xi emphasized the spirit of sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith that has propelled their relationship to new heights.
🌍 Standing Shoulder to Shoulder
Amid once-in-a-century changes sweeping the globe, China and Africa have stood shoulder to shoulder, firmly defending each other's legitimate rights and interests. They've ridden the waves of economic globalization together, bringing tangible benefits to billions of ordinary Chinese and Africans. Talk about squad goals! 💪
❤️ Sharing Weal and Woe
From battling natural disasters to fighting epidemics, China and Africa have shared weal and woe, crafting touching stories of friendship that warm the heart.
As the world watches, China and Africa continue to set trends in international cooperation, proving that distance means nothing when friendship means everything.
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Xi Jinping: China, Africa set example for new type of int'l relations
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