China and African Nations strengthen strategic partnership with Changsha declaration
Gathered in Changsha, the capital of China’s Hunan Province, China and 53 African countries have taken their strategic partnership to new heights with the adoption of the Sino-African Changsha Declaration. The document, endorsed during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), reaffirms their shared commitment to fostering South-South cooperation based on mutual respect, multilateralism, and sustainable development.
The message is clear: amid global geopolitical uncertainties and trade imbalances, China and its African partners are strengthening a united front.
Beijing’s pledge to eliminate tariffs on all exports from the 53 African nations (excluding Eswatini) marks a significant step forward.
This move is expected to boost African exports, diversify local economies, and enhance access to the vast Chinese market—one of the largest in the world.
Beyond trade, China is steering future collaboration toward high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and green industries.
This forward-looking approach, centered on innovation and modernization, is backed by a $50 billion investment over three years under the Ten Partnership Actions between China and Africa.
This renewed cooperation opens tangible opportunities for participating African states, many of which are pursuing structural transformation, industrial sovereignty, and economic integration.
The upcoming FOCAC ministerial conference in the Republic of Congo in 2027 underscores Africa’s growing influence in shaping this strategic partnership.
