Li Zhaoxing, who recently stepped down as Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, today said the relationship with Africa remains a priority for China and he expressed hope that it would go from strength to strength. The close partnership between the regions would allow both to better address the challenges of globalization, he said.
Trade between China and Africa has trebled in the past five years and more than 800 Chinese companies have set up on the continent, Li said. China continues to help African countries improve the living standards of African people and is working jointly with the continent to create a climate of greater peace and prosperity.