In a landmark move during the 2024 China-Africa Forum, Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Sudan’s Salva Kiir announced a major strategic partnership upgrade between their nations. The agreement signals deeper cooperation in energy, agriculture, and tech sectors – and promises to shake up regional development dynamics.
💡 “Our collaboration aligns with the aspirations of both peoples,” President Xi stated, highlighting plans to:
Expand oil and mining projects 🔋
Boost agricultural innovation 🌱
Share tech and education expertise 📚
China also pledged to support South Sudan’s political stability, opposing external interference. President Kiir thanked China for helping revive South Sudan’s economy and vowed better conditions for Chinese businesses: “We’re building bridges, not walls.”
This partnership comes as African nations increasingly seek diversified economic ties beyond traditional Western partners. With South Sudan sitting on sub-Saharan Africa’s third-largest oil reserves, the deal could rewrite regional energy alliances.
