China is doubling down on its partnership with Africa, transforming the continent’s infrastructure landscape through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). At a press briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian highlighted how BRI projects are bridging gaps and fueling sustainable growth across Africa. 🌟
🚀 By the Numbers: Over the years, China and African nations have built or upgraded nearly 100,000 kilometers of roads, 10,000+ kilometers of railways, and nearly 1,000 bridges and ports. These projects aren’t just concrete and steel—they’re lifelines connecting coastal hubs to inland regions. Take Kenya’s Mombasa-Nairobi Railway or Cameroon’s Kribi Deep Seaport (which handles 10,000-tonne ships!), for example. 🚢💡
📶 Digital Leap: Chinese firms have also built over half of Africa’s wireless sites and high-speed mobile networks, bringing 900 million people online. Talk about a connectivity revolution!
🤝 What’s Next? With all 52 African countries and the African Union Commission signed on to BRI cooperation, Lin emphasized aligning the initiative with Africa’s own Agenda 2063 development blueprint. The goal? To turn highways, railways, and ports into fast lanes for shared prosperity. 🌐✨
💬 \"High-quality BRI cooperation keeps shining,\" Lin said, underscoring China’s commitment to \"win-win\" growth. From trade routes to tech networks, this partnership is rewriting Africa’s development story—one project at a time.
