Looking forward to China-Africa cooperation in the new era, China-Africa friendship has become more lasting and new, and China-Africa friendly cooperation has made great progress. Facts have proved that no matter how the international situation changes, China and Africa have always been good friends, good partners and good brothers who stand together through thick and thin and help each other. . Some foreign media commented that China-Africa relations are entering a new stage of win-win cooperation and common development. China, which adheres to the concept of sincerity, amity, sincerity and the correct concept of justice and interests, is becoming the first choice for cooperation in Africa.

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On August 18, the coordinators' meeting for the implementation of the outcomes of the 8th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was held by video link; on July 28, the African Agricultural Products Import Forum was held in Changsha, Hunan, to discuss promoting the export of African agricultural products to China;6 At the end of the month, China aided the maintenance project of 4 stadiums in Senegal to start...

Recently, good news has been coming from China-Africa cooperation. The great progress of China-Africa friendly cooperation has been proved by facts that no matter how the international situation changes, China and Africa have always been good friends, good partners and good brothers who stand together through thick and thin and help each other. Some foreign media commented that China-Africa relations are entering a new stage of win-win cooperation and common development. China, which adheres to the concept of sincerity, amity, sincerity and the correct concept of justice and interests, is becoming the first choice for cooperation in Africa.

China-Africa trade grows 20 times in 20 years

In the past 15 years, Chinese enterprises entering Africa have made great progress in carrying out all-round and multi-level extensive cooperation. China has begun to play an increasingly important role in the timely completion of infrastructure projects in Africa. The report quoted the research results of the German Friedrich Naumann Foundation as saying that China is becoming the first choice for cooperation in Africa in terms of non-interference in the internal affairs of African countries, promoting rapid decision-making and completing infrastructure projects on time.

According to the 2021 China-Africa economic and trade cooperation data released by the Department of West Asia and Africa of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce in May 2022, the total annual bilateral trade between China and the African region exceeded the US$250 billion mark, hitting a new high since 2014.

The bilateral trade volume between Africa and China has increased year by year. According to data from the General Administration of Customs of China, the total bilateral trade between Africa and China will reach US$254.3 billion in 2021, a year-on-year increase of 35.3%. Over the past 20 years, China's trade with Africa has grown 20 times, showing that China is one of Africa's largest bilateral trading partners. The article said that the ties between Africa and China continue to strengthen. And, as free trade in the African Continental Free Trade Area continues to solidify, this link will be further enhanced.

What is surprising is not only a string of data on China-Africa economic and trade cooperation, but also China-Africa cooperation projects that have been solidly implemented in African countries and benefited local areas.

With the support of China, projects such as the expansion of Kariba South Shore Hydropower Station, the renovation of Victoria Falls Airport and the construction of the new parliament building have been realized, which are "witnesses of friendly relations between the two countries".

Uganda's "New Horizons" magazine reported on Uganda's Lake Albert oilfield project with a groundbreaking ceremony in 2022. The project is invested and developed by Chinese enterprises. According to the report, local community residents have fully enjoyed the economic benefits brought by the project development, not only living in well-equipped and modern resettlement houses, but also getting a lot of employment opportunities. At the same time, Chinese enterprises attach great importance to environmental protection. "The project mobilized employees to participate in social cleaning activities and donated cleaning equipment to residents."

The Swiss media Agence Ecofin paid attention to the first direct sea freight "Sudan-China Express Line" between China and Sudan, which opened in June. The report pointed out that the opening of this route has reduced the cost of cargo transportation, and Sudan and China hope to use this route to expand bilateral economic and trade cooperation. The route will also promote the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Transforming Africa 'real and visible'

While paying attention to the fruitful results of China-Africa cooperation, foreign media are also looking for the "code" for the deepening of China-Africa friendship.

The reason why China can quickly become an important economic partner of African countries lies in the fact that China does not preach in a self-righteous manner like Western countries, but brings China and Africa together in a solidarity and friendly way.

The new knowledge and pragmatic attitude brought by China are widely welcomed by African countries. China-Africa cooperation has brought obvious benefits to the African region, and China's participation in projects has alleviated the phenomenon of uneven economic development within and among African regions. Relevant infrastructure construction saves transportation time and costs, creates employment opportunities, broadens trade channels, and promotes the dissemination of technology and knowledge.

Since the establishment of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum in 2000, Chinese enterprises have added and upgraded more than 10,000 kilometers of railways, nearly 100,000 kilometers of highways, nearly 1,000 bridges, nearly 100 ports, and a large number of hospitals and schools in Africa. There are more than 4.5 million jobs.

The Kenyan think tank "Trans-regional Economic Network" recently released a survey report saying that China's cooperation with Africa has been highly recognized by Africans in terms of infrastructure construction, rapid decision-making and the timeliness of project completion. The report shows that in the past 15 years, China's road and bridge infrastructure cooperation projects in Africa are "truly and visibly" changing the face of Africa, helping African countries to promote connectivity construction and market integration. Facts have proved that China, with its high-quality and efficient practical actions, has brought tangible benefits and opportunities to Africa's development and won a solid reputation.

The Modern Ghana website points out that Africa's reliance on foreign manufactured goods has led to the development of manufacturing and reduced dependence on natural resource exports. Africa and China have reached an agreement on this, and have reached a number of cooperation projects aimed at promoting low-carbon, environmental protection and sustainable development in Africa. For example, reliable transportation infrastructure is essential for African companies to expand production and export, and China has provided substantial financial support for key African-related infrastructure projects over the past few years.

The South African independent media website reported that African countries and China have developed a constructive partnership. As early as the 1950s and 1960s, China took the initiative to lend a helping hand to African countries. For a long time, China has "showed the brotherhood of sincerity, friendship, solidarity and mutual assistance" towards African countries.

Warmly embrace China as a good partner

“Africa-China relations are clearly entering a new phase. The latest policy initiatives, development strategies and financial commitments all point to deepening and broadening engagement.” Pat Tucker, editorial director for the Middle East and Africa at the Economist Intelligence Unit Er said. Bloomberg recently quoted the research results of the think tank as saying that China-Africa relations are very important. In 2021, the total bilateral trade between China and Africa will increase by 35.3% year-on-year, of which exports from Africa to China will reach a record high of US$105.9 billion. Nigeria is the African country that imports the most from China, while South Africa is the African country that exports the most to China. Over the next 10 years, China will continue to deepen its relationship with Africa with a focus on trade.

"Currently, the development of friendly cooperation between South Africa and China is accelerating. The South African people are eagerly embracing China as a good partner and joining hands to achieve a prosperous and bright future." South Africa's "Beto News" published a commentary saying that in 2021, the bilateral trade volume between South Africa and China will increase to US$54.35 billion, a year-on-year increase of 50.7%. Chinese-funded enterprises have created more than 400,000 jobs in South Africa, and ordinary South Africans have truly enjoyed the fruits of bilateral cooperation.

The results of relevant polls also show that it is the popular will of the people and the general trend to make the cake of China-Africa cooperation bigger and better. According to the "2022 African Youth Survey" report released by the Ichkowitz Family Foundation in South Africa, more than 4,500 face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted with young people aged 18 to 24 in 15 African countries, of which 77% of the respondents believed that , China is the most influential non-African country on the African continent; 76% of respondents said that China's impact on their country and their lives is positive. Ivor Ichkowitz, chairman of the foundation, said that the vast majority of young Africans believe that Africa-China cooperation will bring win-win results.

The American news website "World Press Syndicate" recently published an opinion piece by former Niger Republic foreign minister Aishatou Mindaoudou, saying that today's African governments are more willing than ever to cooperate with partners like China.

China's cooperation with Africa, practicing the concept of sincerity, amity, sincerity and the correct concept of justice and interests, is a model for South-South cooperation and international cooperation with Africa. Practice has proved that Africa-China cooperation adheres to mutual benefit and win-win results, and truly respects and helps Africa. The global development initiatives, global security initiatives, and the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by China in recent years are closely integrated with the African Union's "Agenda 2063" and Liberia's "Pro-poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development", which will promote the building of a China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era . Editor / Xu Shengpeng