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.
