Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on the 28th that supporting African development is a shared responsibility of the international community. China welcomes other countries to increase their investment in Africa like China, and is willing to work together with the international community to promote Africa's development and prosperity, and benefit the African people together. At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: Recently, Reid, former Deputy Director of the United Nations Development Programme and Kenyan economist, stated in an interview that working with China, African countries do not have to be forced to change their policies. The distinctive feature of Africa China cooperation is driven by African needs, which has also prompted Western countries and other external partners to consider African needs more and establish equal partnerships with Africa. The National Interest magazine in the United States published an article stating that China is providing a large amount of public goods to developing countries, including Africa, and is winning the "global South". What is the spokesperson's response to this? Lin Jian said that China's cooperation with Africa has always adhered to the concept of sincerity, affinity, sincerity and the correct concept of righteousness and interests. The starting point has always been the fundamental interests of the people of both China and Africa. The main theme has always been sincerity, equality, mutual benefit, justice, openness and inclusiveness. China is committed to driving Africa's development with China's development and promoting Africa's modernization with Chinese path to modernization. Our development of China Africa relations has no selfish motives or distractions, only genuine affection and friendship; Never engage in zero sum games where you lose and I win, only down-to-earth and practical work; Never offer empty promises without substance, only take measures and results that are sincere and action oriented Lin Jian said that China always adheres to the well-being and needs of the African people, respects Africa, treats each other equally, never imposes on others, and will not seek personal gain. He stated that supporting African development is a shared responsibility of the international community. As a natural member of the "Global South", China never pursues "winning the" Global South ", but is committed to supporting" Global South "partners, including Africa, to truly achieve development and revitalization; China does not engage in geopolitical games in Africa, but is willing to see all countries make substantial contributions to Africa's development together. We welcome other countries, like China, to increase their attention and investment in Africa, and to view China Africa relations and cooperation with an open mind. We are also willing to carry out trilateral and multi-party cooperation on the basis of respecting the wishes of non parties Lin Jian said that China is willing to join hands with the international community to promote the development and prosperity of Africa and benefit the African people together. (New Society)