Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi outlined a three-pillar roadmap to strengthen China-Africa cooperation during his visit to Tanzania on January 10, 2026, continuing Beijing's 36-year tradition of prioritizing African engagement at the start of each year. The proposals came during high-level talks with Tanzanian counterpart Mahmoud Thabit Kombo in Dar es Salaam.
Pillar 1: Shared Sovereignty Principles
Wang emphasized historical solidarity between China and Africa in anti-colonial struggles, pledging continued mutual support on core interests. "We oppose external interference in African affairs under any pretext," he stated, reaffirming support for Tanzania's development path.
Pillar 2: Modernization Partnership
The diplomat highlighted President Xi Jinping's six-feature modernization framework, positioning the Tanzania-Zambia Railway revitalization as a flagship project. The infrastructure initiative, launched two months prior, aims to create a "prosperity belt" along the historic trade route.
Pillar 3: Economic Integration
Wang called for accelerated implementation of 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation outcomes, proposing expanded collaboration in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. The strategy aligns with broader South-South cooperation trends, with China-Africa trade projected to grow 7% in 2026.
