As 2026 kicks off with historic significance for China-Africa relations, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf sat down with CMG's Zou Yun to discuss what he calls 'a golden era of mutual empowerment.' This year marks seven decades of diplomatic ties and launches the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges – a initiative Youssouf describes as 'the heartbeat of our shared future.'
🔑 Key Takeaways: – Tech & Training: Highlighted China's role in Africa's digital transformation through 5G infrastructure projects – Youth Focus: Revealed plans for 10,000 new scholarships for African students in AI and renewable energy fields – Cultural Bridges: Announced continent-wide film festivals and chef exchange programs launching this July
'When young Africans learn Mandarin and Chinese students study Swahili, we're not just exchanging words – we're coding the software for tomorrow's solutions,' Youssouf remarked, dropping what's sure to become a viral soundbite. 📱💡
