China News Agency, Beijing, January 17th (Xie Yanbing and Xing Chong) visited Ethiopia as the first stop, then went to Gabon, Angola, Benin, Egypt and visited the headquarters of the African Union and the Arab League. East, West, North, South.

　　This visit continues the tradition of Chinese foreign ministers visiting Africa for the first time for 33 consecutive years. It also coincides with the 10th anniversary of China's policy concept of sincerity, affinity and sincerity towards Africa and the correct concept of righteousness and benefit. Interviewed experts said that the Chinese foreign minister's visit to many African countries reflects China's To develop a comprehensive and balanced relationship with Africa, the visit highlights "truth, affinity and sincerity", which is a vivid interpretation of the policy concept and injects new momentum into the development of China-Africa relations.

　　--"real"

　　"Over the past 33 years, in the face of changes in the external environment, the tradition of the Chinese foreign minister's first visit to Africa in the new year has remained unchanged, showing that China is a true friend of African countries." said Wu Chuanhua, an associate researcher at the China-Africa Research Institute.

　　As he said, China treats African friends with sincerity and is sincerely committed to helping Africa achieve peace, security and development.

During this trip, China focused on the concerns of all parties and actively promoted Africa's response to development challenges.

For example, in response to the current recovery situation in Ethiopia, the Chinese side stated that it would "actively participate in the reconstruction of conflict-affected areas"; in Benin, where entrepot trade is one of the pillars of the national economy, the Chinese side stated that it would encourage more powerful and reputable Chinese companies to go to In Gabon, China expressed its support for Gabon to promote the strategic goal of "emerging Gabon".

　　This trip also witnessed another example of China fulfilling its commitment to Africa - the completion of the headquarters project of the African Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the eyes of the outside world, as a flagship project of China's cooperation with Africa, the timely and high-quality delivery of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters building to African friends also reflects the true friendship between China and Africa to overcome difficulties together.

　　Li Hongfeng, Dean of the African College of Beijing Foreign Studies University, pointed out that China insists that countries are equal regardless of their size, strength or wealth, and sincerely hopes that African countries will develop faster and the lives of African people will be better. It has become a model and demonstration of China-Africa cooperation."

　　--"Reality"

　　In carrying out cooperation with Africa, China has always practiced the word "real".

For a long time, China has never issued "empty promises" in its cooperation with Africa. In recent years, under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China has successively announced the "Ten Cooperation Plans", "Eight Major Actions" and "Nine Projects" for Africa to help African countries earnestly Solve development problems.

　　The interviewed experts believe that the current cooperation between China and Africa is at a key point of upgrading and upgrading, and is moving towards deeper and broader medium- and long-term cooperation.

　　During this trip, China and Ethiopia signed a number of cooperation documents such as the memorandum of understanding on political consultation between the two foreign ministries; Many high-quality Egyptian products... Li Hongfeng pointed out that many specific cooperation measures show that China is not only an advocate of win-win cooperation, but also a practitioner.

　　"This visit reflects that the focus of China-Africa cooperation will shift to promote bilateral trade and realize investment diversification, and will expand to new areas such as health, green development, and digital economy, which will help Africa's economic recovery in the post-epidemic era. The implementation of this will promote the sustainable development of Africa." Wu Chuanhua analyzed.

　　--"Dear"

　　To strengthen China-Africa friendship, we should use the word "pro".

"This trip to Africa coincides with a series of important historical junctures in China-Africa friendly exchanges, which makes this visit a feeling of 'visiting relatives'." Li Hongfeng said.

　　Last month, Benin and China celebrated the 50th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations; this month, Angola and China also celebrated the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations; this year is also the 60th anniversary of China's medical aid to Africa.

Li Hongfeng believes that this visit demonstrates that China and Africa have become closer and closer with practical actions.

　　How to enhance the closeness between the Chinese and African people is indispensable for people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and strengthening the people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Africa has also become the focus of this trip.

For example, China and Egypt agreed to continue to expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges, actively promote exchanges between think tanks, youth, and media of the two countries, and achieve a deeper level of people-to-people ties.

　　Wu Chuanhua noticed that China and Benin have also signed cooperation documents such as people-to-people and cultural exchanges.

"China-Benin people-to-people and cultural exchanges are rich and colorful. The Chinese government established the first Chinese cultural center on the African continent in Benin in 1988. This visit emphasizes people-to-people and cultural exchanges and cooperation again, which will further promote people-to-people bonds."

　　——"Sincerity"

　　When solving problems in cooperation, the Chinese side speaks of "sincerity".

During this trip to Africa, the Chinese side candidly faced new problems and new situations in China-Africa relations, clarified China's position, and clarified misunderstandings.

　　There are voices from the outside world misinterpreting China-Africa cooperation as exclusive cooperation. During this visit, Qin Gang clearly pointed out that Africa should be a major stage for international cooperation, not a battleground for major power games; He refuted this as a "discourse trap imposed on Central Africa".

　　Li Hongfeng analyzed that China is honest and selfless in helping Africa develop.

China's cooperation with Africa has always respected the wishes of the African people and based on the needs of African countries. It has never sought political self-interest or attached any political conditions.

　　According to the interviewed experts, the word "sincerity" is also reflected in the sincerity in safeguarding the collective development rights and interests of developing countries.

"China took the lead in supporting the African Union's joining the G20. During this trip, Qin Gang also specially visited the headquarters of the African Union and the Arab League, and proposed to support the enhancement of African countries' representation and voice in the United Nations Security Council and other international organizations. The sincerity to safeguard the common interests of developing countries,” Wu Chuanhua said.

　　Experts believe that the current China-Africa traditional friendship is showing new vitality.

"I believe that China and Africa will further enrich the communication channels, enhance the effectiveness of cooperation, and work together to promote the development of the global governance system in a more just and reasonable direction." Li Hongfeng said.

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