Wang Yi, China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs (left) and Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (right) at the African Union headquarters for the 9th China–African Union Strategic Dialogue on January 8, 2026/HANDOUT
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AU, China reaffirm strategic partnership at 9th China–Africa Dialogue
The talks occurred concurrently with the opening ceremony of the 2026 China–Africa Year of People‑to‑People Exchanges, a yearlong initiative to promote cultural, educational and social links between China and African states.
By Bradley Bosire