China and Gabon are popping the champagne 🍾 to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties! Leaders from both nations exchanged glowing messages this week, highlighting decades of collaboration and mutual respect.
A Legacy of Mutual Support
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the 'traditional friendship' between the two countries, noting their history of standing together 'through changing global tides.' Gabon's Transitional President Brice Oligui Nguema echoed the sentiment, calling the partnership 'fruitful' across economics, social development, and military cooperation.
Taiwan & the One-China Principle
Nguema reaffirmed Gabon's support for the one-China principle, stating that Taiwan is an 'inalienable part of China.' This alignment underscores a key pillar of cross-strait diplomatic relations.
What’s Next? 🌱
Both leaders pledged to deepen ties, with Xi emphasizing plans to 'build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future.' From infrastructure projects to cultural exchanges, this golden anniversary could spark a new era of innovation for both nations.
