5. The development of China-Africa relations can only be in the present continuous tense, and never in present perfect tense.
China will be a steadfast guardian of Africa's peace and stability, a steadfast promoter of Africa's prosperity and development, a steadfast supporter in Africa's pursuit of strength through unity, and a steadfast advocate for Africa in its efforts to seek equal participation in international affairs.
The development of China-Africa relations can only be in the present continuous tense, and never in present perfect tense. We are ready to work with African countries to push our ties to a higher level and expand them to a broader area.
——Xi's remarks at a breakfast meeting with African leaders in Durban, South Africa, on March 28, 2013.
6. People-to-people exchanges are an important pillar
The China-Africa traditional friendship, which is deeply rooted in our peoples, is an important foundation for our bilateral relationship. Only with active public participation can the China-Africa friendship maintain its vigor and bilateral cooperation be consolidated. The development of such a relationship can enjoy wider and firmer public support only when the two-way cooperation continuously benefits people from both sides.
People-to-people exchanges are an important pillar for the new type of strategic partnership between China and Africa.
——Xi's speech before the parliament of the Republic of Congo on March 29, 2013
7. China-Africa cooperation injects positive energy into the development and renewal of Africa.
Africa is a large family going through thick and thin together. A harmonious family can lead to success. During the struggle for national independence and liberation, the journey to peace and development, the Chinese people and African people always supported and closely cooperated with each other, forging brotherhood with a common destiny. China firmly supports Africa's pursuit of strength through unity and its integration process. China-Africa cooperation injects positive energy into the development and renewal of Africa.
——Xi's congratulatory message to the special summit of the African Union (AU) marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Organization for African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 2013.
8. China upholds a correct view of morality and interests in its cooperation with Africa and will continue to help African countries.
One of the primary cornerstones of China's foreign policy is to unite and cooperate with African countries, and this will not change with China's development and the elevation of China's status in the world. China upholds a correct view of morality and interests in its cooperation with Africa. Bearing in mind the principle of "teaching one to fish is better than giving him fish," China will continue to help African countries strengthen their capabilities in self-reliant development, benefiting people of all African countries and truly achieving mutual benefit and win-win results, which can help Africa realize its dreams of development and revitalization.
—— Xi's remarks in his meeting with Namibian Prime Minister Hage Geingob in Beijing on April 8, 2014.
9. China firmly supports greater representation and voice for African countries in the international governance system.
China will continue to stand with developing countries and firmly support greater representation and voice for developing countries, especially African countries, in the international governance system. China's vote in the United Nations will always belong to the developing countries.
——Xi's address at the annual high-level general debate of the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 28, 2015.
10. Unity and cooperation with African countries has always been a cornerstone of China's foreign policy
China and Africa are always a community of shared destiny through thick and thin, as well as a community of share interests through cooperation and mutual benefits. The China-Africa traditional friendship is warmly welcomed by people from both sides. Unity and cooperation with African countries has always been a cornerstone of China's foreign policy. The Johannesburg Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation will be held in December, and China is willing to make joint efforts with all forum members to make the summit a grand meeting to strengthen China- Africa unity and the future of China- Africa cooperation.
—— Xi's remarks during talks with his Liberian counterpart Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf in Beijing on November 3, 2015.
