Ethiopia's Capital published on 12 July 2026 an op-ed titled "A 105-year Journey of Struggle: The Code of China's Development and a New Chapter in China-Africa Cooperation" by Ambassador Jiang Feng, head of China's mission to the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The op-ed begins: "On July 1st, the Communist Party of China (CPC) marked the 105th anniversary of its founding. For the Chinese people, it is an important occasion to reflect on the nation's journey of struggle and achievement while looking ahead to the bright prospects. For our African friends who are interested in China's development, it also offers an important opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the key to China's development."
The op-ed continues to praise the progress made by the CPC and suggests that China's model of development offers lessons for African countries.
Comment: The Mission of China to the African Union website posted the same op-ed on 7 July. It is not clear if Capital published the op-ed because it considered the ambassador's remarks newsworthy or there was some other incentive.
