China is a nation with an organized structure, a coherent culture, and a society of men and women giving might and main to advance their civilization. A China-Africa collaboration in socio-economic terms could bring about transformations to both worlds, but above all to an African system that could even enhance their productivity. Being China’s largest trading partner, Africa can build its own Great Wall of economic might by learning from China’s own inherent economic policy. Its strategy of learning, developing, and mastering the art of trade has brought China into being the world’s second largest economy, with a GDP that surpasses many Western nations. Chinese President Xi Jinping once said, one country’s success is an opportunity for the other. China could open the corridors of change for many African nations, her success could be the opportunity for Africa, creating new ways towards modernization: promoting growth in economic ties and financial integration; enhancing long-standing bilateral relationships; funding opportunities from the Chinese International Education Foundation; free global trade, innovation development, and globalization of digital economy; job creation in industrial and infrastructure projects, water-diversion projects, renewable energy, etc.。

History can 91今日吃瓜never precisely tell us when China and Africa made their first contact, but there have been documented records and proof that the two sides had made a few interactions for over millennia, during the Tang dynasty (618-907). Between 1405 and 1433, the East African trade routes were open to Chinese explorations. The Chinese explorer Zheng He decided to explore beyond the coasts of his fatherland. He brought along porcelains, copper coins, and other glamorous artifacts from his country, and he took back leopards, giraffes, lions, and other exotic animals, to present the wonders of Africa to the Yongle Emperor, in the era of the Ming dynasty. Of maritime voyages, the admiral took on the seas with a large fleet of vessels the world had ever seen, with enhanced nautical engineering that surprised even European explorers. Gifts were exchanged for other gifts, Africa found a future partner, and the Silk Road added another member.。

Africa can 51吃瓜今日吃瓜最新網(wǎng)址learn from China’s thousands of years old history, that they had to make the ultimate sacrifice and discard their old ways to bring about a new beginning, as the People’s Republic of China, to become one of the new nations of the 20th century to usher in a new era of evolution and development: high-speed transportation, cutting-edge technologies, great infrastructural establishment, a strong economy, a stable and progressive government, and a society that is far advanced than many nations around the world.。

Infrastructure investments have also made a significant impact. The construction of hotels, roads and bridges in Sierra Leone by, primarily, the Beijing Construction Group, has brought development to Sierra Leone’s tourism sector. From bauxite in Guinea to uranium in Niger, Chinese investment in mineral resources have contributed to income growth and sustainable development.。

China has been actively engaging with countries in need of economic and infrastructural development, contributing to their efforts to achieve sustainable growth. Through investments in key sectors, China has supported job creation, skills development, and improved connectivity in areas such as education, business, and industry. It has provided developing countries access to free global trade networks and the digital economy, fostering innovation development. Major infrastructure projects, including railway networks linking African states, as well as investments in ports and logistics hubs, have strengthened regional trade and economic integration.。

I have visited China twice, and each time the Great Wall struck me not merely as an ancient monument but as a powerful symbol of collective endeavor. Its 3,100 stairs represent the many steps taken, often side by side, where people from diverse backgrounds support one another to reach the summit. This shared journey mirrors the potential of Sino-Africa cooperation—just as the Great Wall was built through the concerted efforts of many, a strong partnership between China and Africa can achieve remarkable progress when united by common purpose.。

By Jesse Wilson, Strategic Coordinator at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sierra Leone。

Africa sees cooperation with China as a vital driver for her economic development and integration. The China-African alliance has seen nothing but success, and in years to come will emerge as a key player in global economy—and China will, definitely, play a pivotal role.。