Deutsche Welle published on 8 January 2025 an article titled "Chinese FM's Africa Tour Is More than Symbolic" by Cai Nebe.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is making the 35th first overseas visit of the year to an African country. On this occasion, he is visiting Namibia, Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria. This tradition has served China's African policy well over the years, especially when it is compared to the practices of Western governments.
