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China considers boosting China-Africa friendship a strategic decision
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-10-24 08:50
BEIJING - Boosting China-Africa friendship and all-round cooperation is a
long-term and strategic decision China has made, Chinese State Councilor
Tang Jiaxuan said here Monday.
"It is a natural choice for the two sides in pursuit of common
development and prosperity," Tang made the remarks in an exclusive
interview to Xinhua.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of diplomatic
relations between New China and African countries. Tang said despite the
long distance between China and Africa, their friendly exchanges have had
a long history.
The founding of New China in 1949 ushered in a new era in China-Africa
relations. In May 1956, China and Egypt established ambassadorial
diplomatic relations, inaugurating China's diplomatic relations with
Africa.
Since then, many African countries have established diplomatic relations
with China as they gained independence. China now has diplomatic ties
with 48 African countries.
"Over the past fifty years, the Chinese and African peoples have shared
weal and woe, sympathized with and supported each other," Tang said.
Tang said China stood firmly with the African people and provided them
with moral support and material assistance in their strenuous struggle to
overthrow colonial rule and gain national liberation.
After African countries won independence, China has continued to support
them in upholding sovereignty, safeguarding independence and promoting
economic development.
"By doing so, China has contributed to Africa's political stability and
socio-economic development," Tang said.
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