Wang Yi Proposes Five Initiatives for High-Quality China-Africa Cooperation

On June 11, 2025, the Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinators of the Implementation of the Outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was held in Changsha, Hunan. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, said at the opening ceremony that China and Africa, as the world's largest developing country and the continent with the greatest concentration of developing countries, are the backbone of the Global South. The more turbulent and intertwined the international situation becomes, the more China and Africa should unite and strengthen themselves, firmly stand on the right side of history, actively lead the direction of the times, and respond to the uncertainty of the international environment with the stability and resilience of China-Africa relations. On behalf of China, Wang Yi put forward five initiatives for promoting the high-quality development of China-Africa cooperation.

First, uphold mutual assistance and be defenders of Global South solidarity. We should maintain the momentum of high-level exchanges, firmly support each other on issues concerning our respective core interests, further consolidate political mutual trust, and continuously enhance the quality of the China-Africa community with a shared future. As Africa's most trustworthy friend and most reliable partner, China will, as always, speak up for African countries, fully support Africa's integration process, and fully support African countries in exploring paths to modernization.

Second, uphold openness to the outside world and be advocates of international free trade. Economic globalization is the inevitable path for the development of human society. We should advocate inclusive economic globalization, jointly oppose unilateralism and protectionism in all forms, and safeguard the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core. China will continue to expand its openness to Africa, implement zero-tariff treatment for 100% of tariff lines for the 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China, and provide more Chinese market opportunities and Chinese opportunities for Africa's development.

Third, uphold mutual benefit and win-win results and be fellow travellers in global development cooperation. President Xi Jinping stressed that in pursuing modernization, no one and no country should be left behind. We call on the international community to attach great importance to the development challenges facing Africa and to earnestly increase rather than sharply cut development assistance to Africa. China will accelerate the implementation of the ten partnership actions, jointly build the Belt and Road with high quality, and well implement the initiative to support Africa's industrialization, the plan to help Africa's agricultural modernization and the China-Africa talent training cooperation plan, promoting the high-quality development of China-Africa cooperation.

Fourth, uphold fairness and justice and be defenders of a just international order. We should continue to strengthen coordination and cooperation in international affairs, jointly oppose hegemonic and bullying practices, and push the international order toward a more just and reasonable direction. China will continue to firmly support Africa in playing a greater role on the international stage, correct the historical injustice suffered by Africa, and enhance Africa's representation and voice in the multilateral governance system. This year's G20 Summit will be held on the African continent for the first time, and China supports South Africa in fulfilling its responsibilities as chair to leave a distinct “African imprint” on global governance.

Fifth, uphold exchanges and mutual learning and be promoters of the diversity of world civilizations. 2026 is the Year of China-Africa People-to-People Exchanges, and today China and Africa will jointly release a concept paper. We should make full use of various channels including business, academia and civil society to deepen cultural integration between China and Africa and promote mutual understanding and affinity between the peoples. China will implement the series of measures announced by President Xi Jinping, continue to expand exchanges and cooperation with Africa in education, youth, women, radio and television and other fields, and continuously consolidate the public opinion foundation for generations of China-Africa friendship.

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