In a landmark move during the 2024 China-Africa Forum, Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Sudan’s Salva Kiir announced a major strategic partnership upgrade between their nations. The agreement signals deeper cooperation in energy, agriculture, and tech sectors – and promises to shake up regional development dynamics.
“Our collaboration aligns with the aspirations of both peoples,” President Xi stated, highlighting plans to:
Expand oil and mining projects
Boost agricultural innovation
Share tech and education expertise
China also pledged to support South Sudan’s political stability, opposing external interference. President Kiir thanked China for helping revive South Sudan’s economy and vowed better conditions for Chinese businesses: “We’re building bridges, not walls.”
This partnership comes as African nations increasingly seek diversified economic ties beyond traditional Western partners. With South Sudan sitting on sub-Saharan Africa’s third-largest oil reserves, the deal could rewrite regional energy alliances.
“Our collaboration aligns with the aspirations of both peoples,” President Xi stated, highlighting plans to:
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