Liu Guangyuan on Sino-African Relations

At a speech to a meeting titled Towards a New Africa-China Partnership, held in Nairobi, Kenya, Chinese Ambassador Liu Guangyuan offered his views on the directions of the Sino-African relationship, which is at its highest ever.

The four points raised by Amb. Liu, are stability first, valuing traditional bilateral ties, promoting all-around pragmatic cooperation, and prioritizing people's welfare.

The first point is drawn from China's own experience, Liu pointed. "no stability, no development," "Harmony is a concept we Chinese have always treasured and are so desperately willing to share with our African friends in our common endeavors to seek our own development paths."

"let’s start to vigorously advocate peace and harmony, without which a country can never be strong, prosperous, confident, independent, contented and well-off."

Secondly, Liu noted that the bilateral relationship, built on a traditionally strong tie,

will be withstanding the criticism of neocolonialism. "Some have gone so sensational as to claim that China is repeating the colonial path of exploiting Africa." Liu said the African will be able to judge.

What's "all around pragmatic cooperation"? Liu singled out cooperations in economy and trade, infrastructure, energy, culture, healthcare, education, science and technology and agriculture, among others. Liu said think – tanks and media in Africa should visit China and exchange with Chinese counterparts so a true “Chinese story” can be told.

"We must ensure that the achievements of China – Africa cooperation do benefit our people." emphasized Liu for his fourth point. "Let the people feel and see." Liu said.