Cooperation in multiple fields bears fruit. Foreign media praises China as a reliable partner of Africa
2024-08-14
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International Online Special Report: China is the largest developing country, and Africa is the continent with the highest concentration of developing countries. Similar historical experiences and common historical missions have closely linked China and Africa. With the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit approaching, the international community is focusing on the achievements of China-Africa practical cooperation in multiple fields and hotly discussing the development prospects of China-Africa relations in the new era. Some foreign media said that China-Africa cooperation has brought tangible benefits to both sides, and China-Africa friendship can be described as "a friend in need is a friend indeed."
Screenshot of an article from the Ghanaian news website GhanaNet
Ghana's news website "Ghana Net" published a commentary on August 9, saying that in the 1970s, during the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway, China-Africa friendship wrote an immortal chapter. This railway not only symbolizes the close connection between China and Africa, but also demonstrates the powerful force of China-Africa solidarity and mutual assistance, which can be said to be "a friend in need is a friend indeed". The article pointed out that China-Africa cooperation is not limited to the infrastructure level, but also covers deeper connections and understanding such as cultural exchanges. These interactions have laid the foundation for a wider range of economic and political exchanges. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation is not only an international exchange platform, but also a beacon of common development. It has brought about diplomatic dialogues of mutual understanding and respect, trade and investment that stimulate economic growth, and a market full of opportunities and vitality. Every interaction and every project is a witness to the pragmatic cooperation between China and Africa.
The article stressed that the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has never been a strategic hype. On the contrary, facts have proved its real influence. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation is a truly transformative cooperation mechanism that has benefited both China and Africa and promoted sustainable development in Africa. The partnership and cooperation mechanism with China is crucial to the future of the African continent.
On August 9, Uganda's New Vision published an article focusing on cooperation opportunities in the field of artificial intelligence between China and Africa. The article believes that although some American technology giants have launched artificial intelligence projects in Africa, Western investment in Africa cannot give African countries long-term and sustainable confidence. At the same time, at this year's China-Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum, all parties present heatedly discussed the space for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence. The forum was fruitful, and after the meeting, the "Chairman's Statement on China-Africa Artificial Intelligence Cooperation at the 2024 China-Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum" was issued. The article stated that this is very encouraging. China is a global leader in the field of artificial intelligence, while Africa's artificial intelligence development is still in its early stages. African governments should make good use of cooperation opportunities with cutting-edge countries such as China and formulate corresponding strategies to develop Africa's own artificial intelligence solutions.
Screenshot of Cameroon Tribune report
Cameroon's Tribune reports a vivid story of how China-Africa cooperation has brought tangible benefits to local residents in Africa. The report said that Ndumale, a village in southern Cameroon, was once isolated from the world. Chinese companies invested in and built factories there, which brought about earth-shaking changes in the lives of the residents of Ndumale. Chinese companies built a drinking water treatment plant for the villagers and equipped it with relevant equipment; installed solar panels to illuminate the dim skyline of Ndumale, so that children can receive education and people can move around at night; built roads to improve traffic conditions. Opened the door for villagers to the outside world... The report said that local tribal leaders expressed their gratitude to China for making Ndumale's dream of getting rid of poverty gradually come true.
Screenshot of article from Tanzania's Daily News website
Tanzanian Daily News published an article on August 6, saying that the rise of the "global south", especially China, has brought better cooperation platforms and frameworks. China is able to listen to the voices of its partners, which is in sharp contrast to Western countries. Western cooperation with Africa is often conditional and often ignores the diversity of African countries' culture and development levels.
The article believes that the cooperation platforms between China and Africa, such as the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative, have the main goals of promoting trade and investment, aiding development and deepening cultural exchanges. Through consultations held at regular summits and ministerial meetings, they ensure that all resolutions are fully implemented, effectively consolidating the partnership between the partners. The direction of China-Africa cooperation is always consistent with the development vision of African countries, so it has gained the active participation and support of African countries, and Africa's economy and society have achieved significant development and progress. (Hu Xiaowei)
