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Angolan President João Lourenço has hailed China's role in revitalizing his nation's infrastructure after decades of conflict, calling it a blueprint for post-war recovery. In an exclusive interview, he contrasted China's approach with Western hesitation: 'The Chinese didn’t come armed—they brought funds and technology when others saw only risk.'
From crumbling roads to modern hydropower plants, Chinese investments helped construct over 2,800 km of railways and 20,000 km of roads since the 27-year civil war ended in 2002. 'Imagine going from horse carts to high-speed trains—that’s our leap,' Lourenço remarked, likening Angola's transformation to a phoenix rising from ashes.
The leader’s recent China visit—first by any foreign head of state after this year's Two Sessions—spotlights deepening ties. Analysts note Angola's story mirrors China’s 'win-win' diplomacy: infrastructure projects created 50,000+ local jobs while securing oil imports critical to China’s energy needs.
Lourenço’s takeaway? 'War leaves textbooks of ruin; peace writes chapters of prosperity.' With new hospitals and ports now dotting Angola, his message to young global innovators is clear: bet on partnership over conflict.
From crumbling roads to modern hydropower plants, Chinese investments helped construct over 2,800 km of railways and 20,000 km of roads since the 27-year civil war ended in 2002. 'Imagine going from horse carts to high-speed trains—that’s our leap,' Lourenço remarked, likening Angola's transformation to a phoenix rising from ashes.
The leader’s recent China visit—first by any foreign head of state after this year's Two Sessions—spotlights deepening ties. Analysts note Angola's story mirrors China’s 'win-win' diplomacy: infrastructure projects created 50,000+ local jobs while securing oil imports critical to China’s energy needs.
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