President of China, Xi Jinping, Pledges One Million Jobs for Africa

The President of China, Xi Jinping, pledged to create at least one million jobs in Africa, positioning Beijing as the development partner of choice for the global south.

His Excellency Xi Jinping pledged 360 billion yuan ($51 billion USD) to support African infrastructure and connectivity at the Forum on China-African Cooperation.

China is increasing its influence in Africa as it diverges economically and diplomatically from western countries, including the USA.

President Xi emphasized that China’s impressive development record, including poverty reduction, provides valuable expertise