CAR President Praises ‘Frank’ China Ties Ahead of Key Summit

The Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has hailed China-Africa cooperation as \"frank and sincere\" in an exclusive interview with CMG’s He Yanke, spotlighting growing global South partnerships ahead of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing.

\"Our collaboration is built on friendship and brotherhood,\" President Touadéra emphasized, describing China’s approach as people-centered and pragmatic. He praised Chinese President Xi Jinping’s leadership and China’s modernization model as inspirations for African development strategies.

The interview, recorded in CAR’s capital Bangui, underscores China’s expanding role in addressing Africa’s peace and security challenges while advancing infrastructure and tech-driven growth. With FOCAC 2024 expected to shape new economic frameworks, Touadéra stressed African nations’ agency in partnerships: \"Cooperation must reflect our realities. China listens.\"

Why it matters: As young professionals and entrepreneurs eye emerging markets, China-Africa collaborations now span renewable energy, digital innovation, and healthcare – key areas for sustainable development.

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Central African Republic President: Cooperation with China is frank

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