Chinese Aid Comes With No Strings Attached - Chinese Ambassador

Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe, Guo Shaochun has said their aid to Africa comes with no political attachments because they respect African countries’ right. The Chinese ambassador said this at Dreamstar Talent Search National Finals at the Harare International Conference Centre’s 2019 edition.

The Ambassador said:

The China-Africa relationship is deeply rooted in our common quest for liberation, justice and independence. We have never attached any political conditions for assistance to Africa. This is our basic principle.

We, as the Chinese Embassy, highly-appreciate the cordial relations and co-operation that exist between China and Zimbabwe. This relationship dates back to the days of the liberation struggle when China fully supported the national independence of Zimbabwe. Since then, we have come a long way.

He further went on to explain how China has benefited from its good relationship with Africa.

Over the past 70 years, China has grown into the second largest economy in the world, contributing over 30% annually to the global economic growth. China is not growing alone as it is fostering good relations and co-operation with African countries under the Forum on China-Africa Co-operation and the Belt and Road Initiative for the mutual benefit of China and African countries, including Zimbabwe

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