At a gala dinner offered last night to guests attending the Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), President Xi Jinping offered a very appropriate and moving toast.
“To quote a Chinese poem, `True friends always feel close to each other, no matter the distance between them.’ I have been to Africa 10 times and hosted many African leaders in China. All our meetings have been cordial and heartwarming. They have reinforced my belief that the China-Africa community with a shared future is built on a strong foundation, has been blessed with a good start, and enjoys broad prospects. It sets a stellar example for building a community with a shared future for mankind.
