Working together, connected by destiny
——China-Africa friendship and cooperation bear new and fruitful results
September 11, 2024 09:23 Source: "Chinese Social Sciences Journal" Issue 2975, September 11, 2024 Author: reporter Bai Le

Beijing in early autumn,Breeze,Witnessed the vigorous momentum of China-Africa cooperation。A discussion on a grand plan、Let’s celebrate the future together,Deeply attracted the attention of the international academic community。September 5,President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Beijing Summit and delivered a keynote speech,Causing enthusiastic response in the academic circles of China and Africa。Walking side by side for nearly 70 years,Witnessed the long history、The fruitful history of China-Africa exchanges。With the help of China,Many once poor African countries are revitalizing and developing their nations、The distant goal of people living and working in peace and contentment,Transformed into a tangible reality within reach。The profound friendship between China and Africa is fully demonstrated: like-minded people,Don’t let the mountains and the sea be far away;True friends are those who are on the same journey。Looking to the future,On the road to modernization,More than 2.8 billion Chinese and African people will continue to work together as one heart、The belief of connected destiny,Gathering more majestic power。China-Africa friendship and cooperation will also bear new and fruitful results,Ushering in a more prosperous era。To interpret the milestone significance of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Beijing Summit in the history of China-Africa relations,Our reporter interviewed many African scholars,Listen to their stories of China-Africa integration。

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President Xi Jinping in his keynote speech,Announced the new positioning of China-Africa relations。China takes a resounding stance,Solemnly declare to the world: "Elevate bilateral relations between China and all African countries that have diplomatic relations to a strategic relationship level,Elevate the overall positioning of China-Africa relations to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era。”This solemn promise,Received Bet365 app download high praise from many African leaders and international academics。

Professor of Philosophy, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon、Nkolo Foé, former vice president of the African Social Science Research Council, mentioned in an interview with this reporter,This summit follows the 2006 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation、2015 Johannesburg Summit、After the 2018 Beijing Summit,Another grand gathering of the China-Africa friendly family,It is also the largest event held in China in recent years、The most attended home diplomacy by foreign leaders,Therefore, it has received great attention in the political and academic circles of China and Africa。

“The large number of delegates attending the summit、Wide coverage,Notable in the diplomatic history of China and Africa。I noticed,Among the African leaders attending the summit,51 are heads of state or government,This number is much higher than other large-scale Africa policy meetings such as the US-Africa Summit。24 years since the establishment of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation,Promoting mutual benefit between China and Africa、Unity and common development,Played an irreplaceable role。Relying on this platform,China-Africa exchanges and interactions are efficient、Pragmatic、Expand the way of mutual trust。As the years pass,The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation shines brighter,Witness the continuous and new leaps in the positioning of China-Africa relations。" Foue added。

Peter Kagwanja, Director of the Kenya African Policy Institute, explained to reporters his views on the new positioning of China-Africa relations as an “all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era”。He thinks,This statement on Africa policy is refreshing,A milestone in the history of China-Africa relations,Not only shows the sincerity of China’s policy towards Africa,It also fully demonstrates President Xi Jinping’s far-sightedness as a leader。As two important keywords,The "new era" and "all-weather" have elevated China-Africa relations to a new level。

Kagewanga further stated,The concept and intention behind “all-weather”,Worthy of continued research by the international academic community。Literally speaking,“All weather” is a meteorological term,Refers to the physical state of the atmosphere in a certain place,Such as temperature、Air pressure、Temperature、Wind force、bet365 Play online games Rainfall, etc.。“All-weather” is a general term covering all kinds of weather including all complex weather。Use this term to describe the new stage of China-Africa relations,Interpreted whenever,Let the international situation be turbulent、Changing circumstances,The belief that China-Africa friendship will remain strong。

In addition,President Xi Jinping pointed out in his keynote speech,“After nearly 70 years of hard work,China-Africa relations are at the best period in history”,Kagewanga was deeply impressed by this judgment。He mentioned,Not long before the summit,China has upgraded its bilateral relations with many African countries。Among them,With Nigeria、Djibouti、Togo、The relationship between the four countries of Cameroon has been upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership。With Seychelles、Chad、Malawi、Mauritania、Comoros、Mali、Seven countries in Libya established a strategic partnership。"Facts proved,For decades,China-Africa relations have successfully withstood the test of time。In the future,This precious tradition will be continued。” Kagwanga said。

  Leading the modernization of the “Global South”

The next 3 years,China is willing to work with Africa to carry out the Ten Major Partnership Actions for China and Africa to jointly promote modernization,Deepening China-Africa Cooperation,Leading the modernization of the “Global South”。Today,The People’s Republic of China is about to celebrate its 75th anniversary,We are unswervingly advancing the construction of a strong country with Chinese-style modernization、The great cause of national rejuvenation。Africa is also experiencing a new awakening,Steady progress towards the modernization goals outlined in the African Union’s Agenda 2063。In the complicated international situation、A turbulent day today,The resilience and vitality of China’s economy,Brings great confidence to the still sluggish world economy,Also sets a good example for African countries。

Talking about this,Foue is deeply touched。He noticed,In the “Ten Modernization Partnership Actions” proposed by this summit,"Operation Security Partnership" is listed as a separate item,This fully demonstrates China’s yearning for a peaceful world。China Commitment,"China is willing to establish bet365 Play online games a partnership with Africa to implement the global security initiative","Provide 1 billion yuan in free military assistance to Africa",Implementing the “Action to Help Africa Get Rid of Landmine Risk”, etc.,These plans will create a safer place、Xianhe、Progressive Africa brings many valuable opportunities。

"Now,African countries,Especially in countries such as Mali and Cameroon,More and more hope for the security provided by China、Technology、Material assistance,To ensure its independent development path and national security。During the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Beijing Summit,This call from African countries has been echoed,The dreams of African countries are being realized within the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation。Some provisions in documents such as the "Forum on China-Africa Cooperation-Beijing Action Plan" (2025-2027) adopted at this summit are an important step in this direction。" Foue added。

Kagewanga analyzed the valuable value of China and Africa working together to promote modernization from the perspective of comparison between China and the West。In his opinion,Achieving modernization is the common aspiration of people around the world,The Western modernization process has brought severe suffering to the vast number of developing countries。Today,Many Western powers have turned to populism、Protectionism、Isolationism,Facing various difficulties and obstacles,China and Africa as friends in need、Today’s true partner,Shows strategic determination to face difficulties。

 “China and Africa account for one-third of the world’s population,No modernization in Central Africa,There is no modernization of the world。The Belt and Road Initiative proposed by China is cooperating with the African Union’s Agenda 2063、Achieving effective alignment with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development。In a world of chaos,China-Africa friendship is like a lighthouse,Lighting the way forward for countries in the ‘Global South’。History,In the process of fighting for national independence,China and Africa always understand each other、Support each other。Today,Great changes in the world unseen in a century are accelerating,Cold War mentality、Hegemony、In Bet365 app download the context of the undercurrent of unilateralism,China and Africa are traveling together again,Firmly defend each other’s legitimate rights and interests。" Kagwanga sighed。

  Pragmatic cooperation has achieved remarkable results

In recent years,China and African countries jointly implement the "Ten Major Cooperation Plans", "Eight Major Actions" and "Nine Projects",Pragmatic cooperation has achieved a series of remarkable results。Take this summit as an opportunity,A package of new measures for cooperation with Africa will take root。Among them,Implement 1,000 “small but beautiful” livelihood projects、Injection into China-World Bank Partnership Fund、Support the hosting of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games and the 2027 African Cup、Launching the “African SME Empowerment Program”、Jointly build China-Africa Digital Technology Cooperation Center,Decided to grant zero-tariff treatment to all the least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China, including 33 African countries,Quite eye-catching。

Nthathakane Albert, an entrepreneur from Lesotho, a country in southeastern Africa, participated in the "China-Africa Entrepreneurs Conference" supporting the summit。In an interview with our reporter,He talked about,During this summit,China’s announcement of launching the “African Small and Medium Enterprises Empowerment Plan” for Africa has attracted much attention。China and Africa each have a population of more than 1.4 billion。The integration of two very large markets,It will definitely produce unique economic effects。Over the past ten years,Chinese enterprises in Africa in e-commerce、Green and low carbon、Aerospace、Blue economy and other fields,Created thousands of local jobs in Africa,Significantly improve the competitiveness of production factors in many African countries,Thus effectively improving the living standards of local people in Africa。

"China has entered a new era for more than ten years,China-Africa economic and trade cooperation is gaining momentum,Shows strong attraction and vitality。Data is displayed,China’s investment in Africa has a direct driving effect on the increase in Africa’s per capita GDP。Also,Xiaomi, a well-known Chinese company、Hisense、ZTE and others enter Africa,Bringing a large number of popular smart products Bet365 lotto review to the local area,Create opportunities for Africa to embrace a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation。At the same time,Didi model introduced to Africa、The first African test-tube baby was born in an African hospital...with Chinese technology、Industry、Under the influence of standards,Many African countries have been able to turn their natural resource advantages into economic development advantages。At the same time,I am also very pleased to see,Avocados produced in African countries、coffee、Nuts and other foods have entered the dining tables of Chinese people。" Albert added。

Executive Director, Uganda Development Observation Center、Senior Researcher Allawi Ssemanda said,China’s infrastructure assistance projects in Africa are particularly commendable。Today,railroads、Highway、Modern stations are rising in African countries,Greatly improved the operational efficiency of African cities。Except TAZARA、Moscow-Nairobi Railway、In addition to the most well-known flagship projects such as the Nairobi Expressway,In Uganda,Chinese enterprises help fill the "zero breakthrough" of Uganda's modern expressway。Over the past ten years,It takes local people in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, more than 2-3 hours to arrive at Entebbe Airport,However,The China-aided construction of the Kampala-Entebbe Airport expressway in Uganda shortens the journey to 40 minutes,Not only greatly facilitates the travel of local residents,It has also greatly improved the traffic conditions around the capital of Uganda。The highway is also praised as Uganda’s “Number One Road”。

Saimanda mentioned,“Compared with Western countries’ repeated breach of trust in their commitments to Africa,China’s aid to Africa is not empty talk,But it has truly been implemented in practice。We can see,When China makes a promise,China really did it,True your word、The result must be achieved。current,Some Western countries have decided to reduce funding to developing countries due to slowing economic growth。However,China continues to increase its aid to Africa。For example,During this summit,China announced,Next 3 years,The Chinese government will provide financial support of 360 billion yuan。This plan is very exciting for African countries”。

Bet365 lotto review "Over the years,China and Africa have experienced many uncontrollable events、Unpredictable baptism of wind and frost,But always helping each other。The unforgettable memory of history closely connects both sides。Region has north and south、Culture has something,But people’s hearts are connected。The Chinese nation has always valued friendship,Never forget old friends。In difficult times such as the COVID-19 pandemic,China’s helping hand to Africa has never been absent。This is rooted in Chinese civilization and focuses on goodwill、Etiquette、A strong tradition of friendship,Bringing vitality and hope to the vast African continent。" Saimanda concluded。

Editor: Zhang Jing
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