Let us unite the mighty power of over 2.8 billion people from China and Africa, walk hand in hand on the journey of modernization, use China and Africa's modernization to assist in the modernization of the global South, paint a new picture in the history of human development, and jointly promote the world towards a bright future of peace, security, prosperity, and progress
Beijing in the golden autumn has ushered in another milestone moment in the history of China Africa relations.
On the morning of September 5th, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation and delivered a keynote speech entitled "Joining Hands to Promote Modernization and Build a Community of Shared Future", reviewing the development of China Africa relations, announcing a new positioning of China Africa relations, and proposing to implement the Ten Partnership Actions for China Africa Joint Promotion of Modernization. There were bursts of warm applause on site.
President Xi Jinping's important speech has sparked a warm response among people from all walks of life in Central Africa. All parties have expressed that the speech has outlined a new blueprint for China Africa cooperation in the new era, guiding the direction for China and Africa to work together to promote modernization and build a high-level community with a shared future. It reflects the common voice of more than 2.8 billion Chinese and African people and will further consolidate the powerful force of unity and cooperation between the Chinese and African people.
Higher level - Leading China Africa solidarity and cooperation with a new positioning of China Africa relations in the new era
In 2000, the Forum on China Africa Cooperation emerged at the dawn of the new century, leading China Africa friendly and pragmatic cooperation to achieve leapfrog development. Over the past 24 years, especially since the new era, China and its African brothers and sisters have moved forward hand in hand in the spirit of truth, affinity and sincerity, and China Africa relations have entered the best period in history.
Looking towards the future, I propose to elevate the bilateral relations between China and all African countries that have established diplomatic relations to the level of strategic relations, and elevate the overall positioning of China Africa relations to a new era all-weather China Africa community with a shared future
This reflects China's high importance on the relationship between the African continent and African countries. "After listening to President Xi Jinping's keynote speech on site, South African President Ramaphosa said that Africa and China have always been a community of shared destiny, based on similar historical experiences, common development tasks, and similar international affairs stances. In line with our sense of community, we must strive to build the Africa we envision and the world we envision. This is the purpose of our gathering here
During the opening ceremony, the rotating chair of the African Union, Mauritanian President Ghaznavi, also stated that the partnership between China and Africa is not only based on economic and trade exchanges, but also on highly compatible concepts and positions. We all firmly believe in the shared destiny of humanity and strive to achieve comprehensive sustainable development, benefiting all countries and peoples
In the face of global challenges in the fields of economy, geopolitics, and more, the Africa China partnership is stable and firm, "said Nigerian President Tinubu. The Forum on China Africa Cooperation plays a key role in strengthening Africa China economic and trade relations and promoting common development. Through joint cooperation, Africa and China can create more development opportunities and achieve common prosperity.
Li Wentao, Director of the African Studies Institute at the China Institute of Modern International Relations, closely follows the progress of the summit. He believes that the new positioning of China Africa relations in the new era is not only a high affirmation of the development of China Africa relations so far, but also a higher expectation for the future progress of China Africa relations. 'Around the clock' indicates that no matter how the international situation changes, China and Africa will continue to share weal and woe, stand by each other's side, and strive to write a new chapter of China Africa friendship in the new era
Deeper level - enriching the profound connotation of China and Africa's modernization with the "Six Modernizations"
Modernization is not a simple slogan, but a common aspiration between Africa and China, "said President Sassou of Congo (Brazzaville), stating that China is an all-weather friend. Both Africa and China pursue peace and prosperity, and promoting modernization is the common aspiration of Africa and China. Both sides should uphold the spirit of mutual trust, pragmatism, mutual respect, and solidarity, consolidate existing cooperation achievements, and create a better future for future generations.
"In the pursuit of modernization, China and Africa are fellow travelers and true friends. Chinese path to modernization provides enlightenment for Africa, and Africa's vast market and vitality also provide opportunities for China's modernization." Xu Xiuli, dean of the School of International Development and Global Agriculture of China Agricultural University, said after attending the opening ceremony that the "six modernizations" are based on the objective needs of China and Africa's sustainable development and the common expectations of more than 2.8 billion Chinese and African people, and also help countries around the world to work together to address global challenges.
I am very pleased to see that China is willing to strongly support the modernization of the global South, including the modernization of Africa. "African Union Commission Chairman Faki expressed deep agreement with President Xi Jinping's global development initiative, global security initiative, and global civilization initiative. He said that these three initiatives aim to achieve the dream of peace, unity, and prosperity for all mankind, and are highly in line with the African Union's Agenda 2063.
Broader Field - Leading the Modernization of the Global South through the Ten Partnership Actions of China and Africa Joining Hands to Promote Modernization
Realizing modernization is an inalienable right of all countries in the world. "" No one can be left behind on the path of modernization. "" Without modernization in Central Africa, there can be no modernization in the world
The "Ten Partnership Actions" cover all aspects of China Africa cooperation, including mutual learning of civilizations, prosperous trade, industrial chain cooperation, interconnectivity, development cooperation, health and hygiene, promoting agriculture and benefiting the people, cultural exchanges, green development, and building security together.
He said that the partnership between China and Africa is the main pillar of South South cooperation, and China's cooperation with Africa helps Africa achieve peace and development.
Ghanaian President Akufo Addo expressed gratitude to President Xi Jinping for proposing the "Ten Partnership Actions" to jointly promote modernization between Africa and China. The proposals are highly forward-looking, and Ghana is willing to actively implement them with China, firmly becoming good friends and partners with each other.
In his speech, President Xi Jinping announced a series of practical measures, including inviting 1000 African political party members to China for exchange, granting 100% tariff free treatment to all least developed countries, including 33 African countries, that have established diplomatic relations with China, implementing 30 infrastructure connectivity projects in Africa, dispatching 500 agricultural experts to build the China Africa Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Alliance, encouraging Chinese and African enterprises to invest and start businesses in both directions, and keeping industrial added value in Africa.
The significance of President Xi Jinping's speech is extraordinary, and the entire African continent will be inspired by it, "said Liberian Minister of Agriculture Nuta. China's sharing of experience in agriculture with African countries will greatly contribute to the development of agriculture in Africa and reduce poverty on the continent.
Wang Tongzhou, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of China Communications Construction Corporation, who attended the opening ceremony, said that from the "Ten Cooperation Plans" to the "Eight Actions", from the "Nine Projects" to the "Ten Partnership Actions", China has always focused on the needs of Africa's development and practiced the spirit of China Africa friendly cooperation with practical actions. Dai Hegen, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of China Railway Construction Corporation, said that as a leading enterprise in global infrastructure construction, China Railway Construction Corporation deeply feels the broader market prospects and more rare development opportunities.