Exclusive: AUC Chair Youssouf on China-Africa People-to-People Exchanges
AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf discusses the Chinese mainland’s role in Africa’s modernization and the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.
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AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf discusses the Chinese mainland’s role in Africa’s modernization and the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.
In Addis Ababa, the Chinese mainland and the AU held their ninth strategic dialogue as they launched the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, reinforcing ties on global governance and development.
China’s top diplomat begins his first 2026 trip in Africa by launching the Year of People-to-People Exchanges in Addis Ababa and visiting Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho to deepen ties.
Peng Liyuan met Kim Hea Kyung, wife of the President of the Republic of Korea, over tea in Beijing to strengthen people-to-people ties and social welfare cooperation during Lee’s 2026 visit.
2026 marks the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, uniting youth, innovation and culture as key pillars for future cooperation.
China and France celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations with a vibrant forum in Paris, focusing on people-to-people exchanges and strengthening cultural ties between the two nations.