Photo: Chinese President, Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Chinese and African media to play up stories about China-Africa cooperation in the new era and promote the common values of all humanity.
The president made the appeal in a congratulatory letter to the 5th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation, which was held in Beijing under the theme of “New Vision, New Development, New Cooperation.”.
Xi noted that China and African countries were a community with a shared future, and who had gone through thick and thin together.
He added that the media on both sides shoulder major responsibilities regarding enhancing mutual trust and cooperation, upholding world peace and promoting global development.
Xi hailed the role the forum has played in promoting exchanges and mutual appreciation between Chinese and African civilizations and deepening the China-Africa comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership since its founding 10 years ago.
The president urged the media on both sides to continue upholding the spirit of friendly China-Africa cooperation and work to promote people-to-people exchanges.
He also called on them to safeguard fairness and justice and advance global development to better tell stories about China-Africa cooperation in the new era.
