Nairobi buzzed with cross-continental dialogue this week as Kenya hosted a high-profile forum on the English edition of the fifth volume of 'Xi Jinping: The Governance of China'. With 200+ attendees, the event spotlighted China's modernization strategies as a blueprint for Global South nations. 💡
Hassan Omar Hassan, Secretary-General of Kenya's United Democratic Alliance, called the book a 'transformational template' for socio-economic development. 'From tech leapfrogging to poverty alleviation, these ideas translate across borders,' he told the crowd, drawing parallels with Kenya's Vision 2030 goals.
Chinese officials emphasized knowledge-sharing, with Mo Gaoyi from the CPC Central Committee's Publicity Department stating: 'Our modernization path isn't about exporting models—it's about creating shared opportunities.' The forum highlighted plans to boost China-Kenya collaboration in digital infrastructure and green energy under the Belt and Road Initiative. 🌱🔌
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo Gitau revealed plans for scholar-exchange programs, noting: 'Understanding China's governance helps us reimagine our own development playbook.' Attendees left with fresh copies of the book—and fresh ideas about South-South cooperation.
