The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, has hailed the China-Africa friendship, saying it was built with sweat and blood.
He disclosed this at a press conference on March 8, 2026, in China, according to a transcript shared with journalists by the Chinese embassy in Abuja.
Wang Yi said, for 70 years, China-Africa friendship has stood the test of changing international circumstances and shown strong vitality.
“For 36 years, China’s foreign minister has kicked off the year with a visit to Africa, a diplomatic tradition that has been honoured rain or shine.
“This consistency reflects the spirit and commitment of China’s diplomacy.
“During my visit to Ethiopia early this year, people fondly recalled the touching scenes of Premier Zhou Enlai’s visit to Africa,” he said.