Historical Linkages
The Maritime Silk Road has facilitated China-Africa contacts since ancient times.
The Maritime Silk Road has facilitated China-Africa contacts since ancient times.
They oppose hegemony and aggression and are proponents of world peace believing in diplomatic solutions and non-interference.
In the decade since its launch, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has proven to be an important engine of growth across the world.
The GDI, in the spirit of prosper-thy-neighbor, presents a refreshing model that can help in building mutual trust, managing conflicts and bringing stability amid uncertain times.
The GDI gives impetus to the profound vision of a community with a shared future for humanity. A paradigm away from the unhealthy and anti-competitive behavior is critical as this is leading to a regressive, hostile and destructive global environment.
The 50-year friendship between the people of China and Togo is enduring as the flowing Mono River and stands firm as the towering peaks of Mount Agou.
‘Debt trap’ accusation against China is a deliberate attempt to undermine the BRI. Loans from China are used to build infrastructure projects that boost productivity and increase repayment capacity, whereas loans from the West are normally used to cover trade and fiscal deficits at high-interest rates.
As China pursues the targets of carbon peak and carbon neutrality, the share of the environmental sector in the country’s economy is growing.
The irreversible trend of globalization continues to flourish despite the current geopolitical twists and turns. People’s call for a better life can only be met through cooperation instead of isolation and confrontation.
African leaders no longer have any appetite for lectures on democratic and human rights ideals that the U.S. itself has consistently failed to live by.
A large share of Africa’s debt comes from Western lenders, while a false narrative has been created to blame China for it.
China is an important partner for the AU in jointly building a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future and safeguarding international fairness and justice.