摘要
IN face of the global outbreak of the contagious coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19),China and Africa have made concerted efforts to contain the pandemic.In reflection upon history,China and Africa,in the struggle against imperialism,colonization,apartheid,and in the endeavor to win national independence and liberation,have forged a brotherhood of common aspiration and solidarity in the pursuit of economic development and national rejuvenation.As the world ushered in the new century,China-Africa relations have embarked on a fast track of development.To achieve common development,oppose hegemonism and power politics,safeguard multilateralism,China and Africa are united in close cooperation.The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has won acclaim in the realm of international cooperation with Africa,and the headquarters of the African Union and other new landmarks of China-Africa cooperation constitute the symbols of vitality of China-Africa friendship in the new era.China has been Africa’s largest trading partner for 11 consecutive years and is an important booster for Africa’s development and rise.No matter how the international situation changes,China and Africa will always be connected,as guardians of each other’s development,and fellow travelers braving hardships.
