4.5K views · 395 reactions | The long-standing relations of China and Africa would continue further as Africa sees China as a strategic partner that shares similar background and common interests with the continent, said Deputy Chairperson of AU Commission. | China Xinhua News | Facebook

China has been Africa's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years. China-Africa Cooperation expands opportunities, strengthens resilience for both sides, and both sides will leverage complementary strengths in industrial and innovation partnerships, according to Zhou Mi from the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation. #ChinaAfricaTrade #ChinaAfricaTies | CGTN China24

19 reactions | #LeadingLights: Sino-African ties based on mutual respect: expert Sino-African relations are entrenched firmly in the precepts of mutual respect and the desire to move forward together, according to #CharlesOnujaiju, a #Nigeria-based expert on Chinese affairs in #Africa. Speaking to CGTN, Onujaiju pointed out #China’s policy of multilateralism builds a strong base for peaceful co-existence and cooperation between both sides. | CGTN Africa | Facebook