Africa: "The Bond Between China and Africa Is Deep"

Joseph S. Margai, allafrica.com

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Beijing — Vice President (VP) of China Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] Association (CPDA), Hu Zhengyue, has stated that the bond between China and Africa is profound and that the potential for cooperation between the two sides is huge.

Mr. Hu was speaking at the joint opening ceremony of China Africa Press Centre (CAPC) and China Asia Pacific Press Centre (CAPPC) on Tuesday (27th March) at the Diplomatic Residence Compound, Jianwai Media Centre in Beijing.

"Currently, China-Africa relations are standing at a new historical starting point. China-Africa cooperation is the trend of the times and the wish of the people. In September this year, the Beijing Forum on the China-Africa Cooperation will be held in Beijing. The main theme is the "Belt and Road Initiative" I believe the summit will become a new height in China-Africa cooperation," he said.

He said China and many Asia Pacific countries are linked by mountains and rivers and are friendly neighbours that share water, adding that China attaches great importance to developing friendly exchanges and mutual beneficial cooperation with countries in the region.