🗓️ From January 7 to 12, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi is kicking off 2026 with a bang as he embarks on his annual Africa tour. This year, he’s visiting four strategic partners: Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho.
🎤 His first major stop is the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, where he’ll join the launch of the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Africa, and this initiative is all about boosting cultural ties, from student swaps to tech meetups—think of it as a global friendship fest 🤝🌍
✨ It’s more than just photo ops. The tour follows a 36-year tradition of China’s foreign minister choosing Africa for their first overseas trip each year. The goals? Deepen political trust, turn summit takeaways into real-world projects, and give fresh momentum to building an “all-weather community with a shared future.”
👀 What to watch: updates on joint ventures, education partnerships, and social exchange programs that could open doors for young professionals and creatives across the region. Stay tuned for more live updates as Wang Yi’s journey unfolds!
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Chinese FM to visit four African nations, attend African Union event
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