Why Africa Has Been Chinese FM's First Annual Trip for over Three Decades

Why Africa has been Chinese FM's first annual trip for over three decades

For the 36th consecutive year, Africa is once again the first overseas destination of China's foreign minister in a new year – an enduring diplomatic tradition that speaks volumes about the depth, consistency and strategic significance of China-Africa relations.

Visits reflect commitment to relationship: China Daily editorial

For the 36th consecutive year, Africa is once again the first overseas destination of China’s foreign minister in a new year — an enduring diplomatic tradition that speaks volumes about the depth, consistency and strategic significance of China-Africa relations.

Update: Chinese FM to visit four African nations, attend ceremony at AU headquarters

Update: Chinese FM to visit four African nations, attend ceremony at AU headquarters

China's top diplomat tours Africa with focus on strategic trade routes

BEIJING, Jan 7 - China's top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of Africa on Wednesday, focusing on strategic trade access across eastern and southern Africa as Beijing seeks to secure key shipping routes and resource supply lines. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Chinese FM travels to Africa on first trip of the Year as a tradition

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that the visit will last from 7 to 12 of January, at the invitation of African countries and the African Union (AU). The Ministry underscored that this is the 36th consecutive time that Wang has chosen Africa as the first diplomatic destination of the year. The tradition began in January 1991, when then-Foreign Minister Qian Qichen visited Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, and it has continued eve…

China’s Top Diplomat Begins Strategic Africa Tour

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi began his annual New Year visit to Africa on Wednesday, continuing a tradition that underscores Beijing’s long-term diplomatic focus on the continent. This year’s tour will take Wang to Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho, with a particular emphasis on eastern and southern Africa. The trip comes as China, the world’s […] The post China’s Top Diplomat Begins Strategic Africa Tour appeared first on Modern Diplo…