Xi Jinping's remarks on China-Africa ties

On pragmatic cooperation

China stands ready to play a constructive role in promoting political settlement of Africa's hot-spot issues, beef up cooperation with African countries on peace-keeping capability, and share its experience on reform, opening-up and economic growth with them.

--- at a group meeting with leaders of 17 African countries in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dec 5, 2015

China will continue to participate in UN peacekeeping missions in Africa and support African countries' capacity building in areas such as defense, counter-terrorism, riot prevention, customs and immigration control.

--- during the Johannesburg Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dec, 2015

China and Africa, which both boast long and splendid civilizations, should learn from each other in culture, and particularly focus on boosting people-to-people exchanges between youths, women, think tanks, media organizations and universities.

--- during the Johannesburg Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dec, 2015