China’s Diplomacy During the Past Years and Its Contribution to Peace and Security in Africa

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and foreign leaders attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, September 3, 2018. /Xinhua


What you need to know:

  • During the Cold War era, China provided various economic aid to Africa in a selfless way, including the construction of railways, notably the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (Tazara), textile, match and farm implement factories as well as theaters.