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Beijing’s FM Courts Africa with New Year Tour
China opposes Somaliland's independence and counters U.S. and Israeli diplomatic moves by reaffirming support for Somalia's sovereignty during its highest-level visit since the 1980s.
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Lesotho from January 7 to 12, 2026, as announced by the foreign ministry.
- Wang will attend the launching ceremony of the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges at the African Union headquarters.
- Mao Ning stated that Wang's visit aims to deepen political mutual trust with Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Lesotho, which are China's strategic partners.
- The visit seeks to strengthen cooperation and promote a shared future between China and Africa, according to Mao Ning.
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Beijing’s FM courts Africa with New Year tour
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi courted key East African nations on a tour of the region, part of efforts to capitalize on frustration with the US on the continent. The country’s foreign ministers have traditionally made their first annual overseas trip to Africa, symbolic of Beijing’s push to improve ties. On the itinerary for 2026 are Ethiopia, Lesotho, Somalia, and Tanzania, each of which has seen worsening ties with Washington since the start o…
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