China-Africa relations to focus on poverty reduction and real growth

Journalists from ten African countries visited China last week and, through the ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, engaged Prime Minister Li Keqiang on a number of issues relating to China-Africa ties. The Premier is scheduled to visit Ethiopia, Nigeria, Angola and Kenya to shed light on China’s focus in its relations with the continent in the coming years. The premier reveals what plans his country has concerning Africa-China relations to strengthen the bond and grow the African economy.

Q: Despite changes in the world in the past 50 years and more, China-Africa relationship has remained strong and grown in stature. What has made this possible?