An international conference between China and African countries began in Senegal, China announced that it would provide another billion doses of the new coronavirus vaccine, and in Africa where there is concern about the spread of the new mutant virus "Omicron strain", so-called "vaccine diplomacy" The attitude of developing "" has been clarified.
The meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which is a pillar of China's diplomacy in Africa, began on the 29th in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, for the first time in three years, with the participation of foreign ministers from each country.
China's President Xi Jinping has announced that he will participate online, provide Africa with a billion doses of the new coronavirus vaccine, and send 1,500 medical workers and others.
China has said that it has provided Africa with 200 million doses of vaccine, but some people are distrustful of Chinese vaccines, and the United States and other countries are increasing their vaccines.
Under these circumstances, China has announced that it will strengthen its support, and in Africa, where there is concern about the spread of the new mutant virus "Omicron strain", it has clarified its stance to develop so-called "vaccine diplomacy" and strengthen its influence. bottom.
President Xi also announced that he would promote imports from Africa and aim for a total of $ 300 billion over the next three years, complaining that some African sides are over-importing Chinese products. It is also perceived as being considered.