Chinese President Xi Jinping spotlighted the transformative power of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) during a banquet welcoming leaders to the 2024 summit. 🎉 'FOCAC has changed countless lives through roads, railways, and vital infrastructure,' he declared, emphasizing tangible results over empty promises.
With 10 visits to Africa under his belt and numerous meetings with African leaders in Beijing, Xi called the partnership a 'high-speed rail to progress.' 🚄 He reminisced about shared struggles against colonialism since the mid-20th century, framing current collaborations as modern extensions of that solidarity.
'Our community with a shared future isn’t just aspirational—it’s already setting global benchmarks,' Xi added, drawing applause. Analysts say the summit could unlock new education and healthcare initiatives, building on China’s $60B+ investments since 2000. 📚🏥
