This is in stark contrast to the practices of the United States and Europe

According to a report by EFI on January 6th, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has embarked on a trip to Africa in 2025. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the traditional Chinese Foreign Minister's first visit to Africa during the New Year

According to reports, Wang Yi will visit Namibia, Congo (Brazzaville), Chad, and Nigeria. Mao Ning, spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, said at a regular press conference on the 3rd that the purpose of this visit is to promote the implementation of the outcomes of the Beijing summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, and promote the continuous and in-depth development of China Africa relations

According to reports, China has been Africa's largest trading partner for the past 15 years. The trade volume between China and Africa will reach 282.1 billion US dollars in 2023. At the Beijing summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024, the Chinese government expressed its willingness to implement 30 infrastructure connectivity projects in Africa, and again pledged to increase imports of African agricultural products

Reuters reported on January 6th that as global capital and investors prepare for Trump's return to the White House, Ukraine and Middle East conflicts continue, and domestic politics keep German and French ministers busy, the visit of the Chinese Foreign Minister highlights the coherence of China's engagement with Africa

According to the report, Eric Oland, co-founder of the Central South Project in the United States, said, "This resonates in Africa, reminding people of China's consistent commitment to the African continent, which is in stark contrast to the practices of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union." The report suggests that Africa may help drive Beijing's efforts to reinterpret global rules. US President Biden's visit to Angola in December 2024 is his only visit to sub Saharan Africa since taking office, while China puts Africa at the forefront of its diplomatic agenda

According to reports, Oland said, "In the eyes of France and the United States, China's presence in Africa is' controversial, 'but African countries do not see it that way（