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China hosts African leaders to boost Belt and Road influence

washingtonpost.com — September 4, 2024, 02:00 AM UTC

Summary: Leaders from 50 African nations are meeting in Beijing for a three-day summit hosted by Xi Jinping, part of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. This event, held every three years since 2000, aims to enhance China's influence in global trade and geopolitics, particularly among developing countries. The summit underscores China's ongoing efforts to position itself as a key partner for the Global South.

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