Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a week-long tour of Namibia, Congo, Chad, and Nigeria aimed at increasing Beijing's influence in Africa.
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| President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of Congo met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on January 7 in Brazzaville. (Source: Xinhua) |
In recent years, as "an agent and source of inspiration," China has become central to African policy. According to the latest statistics, for 15 consecutive years, China has held the position of Africa's largest trading partner. Chinese direct investment in the continent has exceeded $40 billion, becoming one of Africa's main sources of foreign investment.
Clearly, Beijing also benefits as resource-rich Africa becomes a crucial source of raw materials and a major export market for China's rapidly growing economy . Good relations with Africa also provide Beijing with significant international support.
Against the backdrop of intense global strategic competition, the US's declining influence in Africa presents an opportunity for China to further establish a foothold in the region. Wang Yi's visit is a step towards realizing the Beijing Action Plan (2025-2027), adopted at last year's China-Africa Cooperation Forum summit.
Beijing's vision for Africa is ambitious. Over the next three years, with $51 billion in financial support, China will implement 10 collaborative initiatives with Africa across various sectors, creating approximately 1 million jobs. Beijing also plans to build 25 African research centers and invite 1,000 officials and politicians to China to learn about modern governance.
The rewards for these efforts are reflected in the results of a recent survey by the South Africa-based Ichikowitz Family Foundation, which shows that China is now the foreign force with the most positive impact on young people in Africa. This provides a solid foundation for Beijing to expand its influence on the continent.
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