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China and African Union Strengthen Cooperation under "Ten Partner Initiatives"

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China and the African Union (AU) strengthened their cooperation under the "Ten Partner Initiatives" during a meeting between Ambassador Hu Changchun of the Chinese Mission to the African Union and Amin, Director of the Office of the Chairperson of the AU Commission. The meeting took place on May 13, 2025, at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to promoting cooperation in various fields, including economic, social, and cultural areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • China aims to promote cooperation under the "Ten Partner Initiatives" from the China-Africa Cooperation Forum, which focuses on various fields such as economic, social, and cultural development.
  • The "Ten Partner Initiatives" include specific projects and programs aimed at enhancing cooperation between China and the AU.
  • The AU commits to enhancing cooperation with China across multiple fields within the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation framework.
  • Amin, Director of the Office of the Chairperson of the AU Commission, spoke highly of the achievements of China-Africa cooperation, and the AU is willing to further strengthen cooperation with China in various fields.
  • Ambassador Hu Changchun appreciated the new leadership of the AU Commission and expressed China's willingness to maintain close exchanges with the AU.
  • China is committed to implementing the outcomes of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum and promoting the continuous development of China-AU relations.

Statistics:

  • The "Ten Partner Initiatives" include specific projects and programs aimed at enhancing cooperation between China and the AU, with no exact number of initiatives mentioned.
  • The meeting between Ambassador Hu Changchun and Amin took place on May 13, 2025.
  • China's commitment to safeguarding the interests of the "global South" amid the rise of global protectionism and unilateralism has been acknowledged by the AU.
  • Achievements of China-Africa cooperation include economic, social, and cultural benefits, with no exact numbers provided.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • Original Press Release dated May 14, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.

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