China is Africa's preferred external partner, experts say FOCAC summit reaffirms relations between both sides maturing and developing By YIFAN XU in Washington | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-13 06:46

China is Africa's preferred external partner, experts say FOCAC summit reaffirms relations between both sides maturing and developing By YIFAN XU in Washington | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-13 06:46 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202409/13/WS66e36f3fa3103711928a7b7a.html The just-concluded 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation demonstrated that China recognized the importance of Africa "many years ago" and continues to be the continent's important external partner, with the relationship maturing and developing, according to experts.