2nd LD Writethru: Xi urges China, Africa to join hands for modernization


  • World
  • Friday, 25 Aug 2023

JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Thursday delivered a keynote speech at the China-Africa Leaders' Dialogue and urged China and Africa to join hands for modernization.

China is willing to launch the Initiative on Supporting Africa's Industrialization, which will support Africa in growing its manufacturing sector and realizing industrialization and economic diversification, Xi said.

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