China Announces New Cooperation Initiatives with Africa at Forum on China-Africa Cooperation

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Chinese Ambassador to Algeria, Dong Guangli, published an article in Algerian newspaper El Moudjahid on June 19, 2025, promoting China-Africa cooperation. The article highlighted the new achievements of Chinese-style modernization and China's willingness to work with African countries to deepen the implementation of the "Ten Major Cooperation Actions." Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the meeting, emphasizing the importance of China-Africa relations and announcing plans to sign agreements on economic partnerships for common development. China also announced plans to implement zero-tariff treatment for 100% of tariff items originating in 53 African countries.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chinese Ambassador to Algeria, Dong Guangli, published an article promoting China-Africa cooperation in Algerian newspaper El Moudjahid on June 19, 2025.
  • President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Coordinator Meeting of the Follow-up on the Outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, emphasizing the importance of China-Africa relations.
  • China announced plans to sign agreements on economic partnerships for common development and implement zero-tariff treatment for 100% of tariff items originating in 53 African countries.
  • The meeting achieved significant results, including the release of the "Longshan Declaration on Maintaining Global South Solidarity and Cooperation" and the "List of Outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation."
  • China-Africa trade has grown at an annual rate of 14% over the past 25 years, reaching approximately $300 billion last year.
  • China has opened its arms to the African market with an open and inclusive attitude, forming a striking contrast with the trade bullying of the "high walls of small courtyards."
  • Algeria is an important African country and has been a contributor and beneficiary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.

Statistics:

  • Chinese Ambassador Dong Guangli published an article in Algerian newspaper El Moudjahid on June 19, 2025.
  • China-Africa trade has grown at an annual rate of 14% over the past 25 years, reaching approximately $300 billion last year.
  • China plans to implement zero-tariff treatment for 100% of tariff items originating in 53 African countries.
  • The meeting achieved significant results, including the release of the "Longshan Declaration on Maintaining Global South Solidarity and Cooperation" and the "List of Outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation."

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (2025, June 19)
  • Original Press Release: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (2025, June 19)