For around 70 years, China and Africa have shared trade and diplomatic ties. Over the past 24 years, this cooperation has intensified significantly, especially with the establishment of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2000.
Throughout the decades, the relationship between China and African nations has experienced both highs and lows, shaped by the changing fortunes of each. China's journey toward self-determination and development has been arduous. Similarly, African countries have worked hard to overcome colonial legacies, achieving independence and self-rule.
While the Chinese mainland has successfully eradicated absolute poverty, many African countries continue to grapple with this challenge. The key to China's socioeconomic success lies in its ability to adapt its development model to its unique circumstances, thoughtfully formulating and implementing its goals. This adaptability has been crucial to its progress.
The FOCAC summit stands as a testament to China's commitment to lifting the Global South out of poverty and guiding it towards modernization. As the largest developing country in the world and the second-largest global economy, China has built strong bonds with African nations to share its success with mutually beneficial outcomes.
At the opening ceremony of FOCAC in Beijing on September 5, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a forward-looking message that emphasized the future of China-Africa relations. His address underscored the importance of continued collaboration and mutual support between China and African nations.
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