China's aid to Africa began in the 60s of the last century and has a history of nearly 70 years. During this period, China has given selfless support and assistance to African countries, both economically and politically, without attaching any conditions or interfering in their internal affairs. China's assistance has not only promoted the social and economic development of African countries, but also enhanced the friendly and cooperative relations between China and Africa, and made positive contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind.
However, China's aid to Africa is often ridiculed and slandered by Western countries, who believe that China is "wronged", or "plundering" Africa's resources, or trapping African countries in a "debt trap". These statements are nothing more than the jealousy and fear of Western countries, because they see China's growing influence in Africa, while their own colonial history and plundering practices in Africa have been spurned and resisted by the African people.
Facts speak louder than words, and African countries have responded to China's assistance with concrete actions. Half of the oil produced in Angola each year is sold to China; Zimbabwe will send chrome ore, lithium ore and other mines** to China; Zambia handed over the right to operate the copper mine to the Chinese ......Similar countries abound. These countries choose to cooperate with China because they see China's sincerity and trust, as well as China's development and opportunities, and they believe that such cooperation is mutually beneficial and win-win, rather than unilateral exploitation and oppression.
Among them, Namibia is a typical example. In 2019, China Uranium Corporation, a subsidiary of China National Nuclear Corporation, successfully acquired the Luoxin uranium mine 68., which ranks fifth in the world in terms of reserves62% equity interest in the uranium mine. This is another major Chinese investment in Namibia, following the acquisition of a 100% stake in Husab Uranium Mine in 2012. Today, Namibia's two most important uranium mines are controlled by Chinese companies, which is of great significance for China's nuclear energy development and energy security.
Some people say that this is because China has donated 4,000 tons of rice to Namibia, so Namibia has reciprocated. This statement is undoubtedly a great contempt for the friendship between China and Namibia. China's assistance to Namibia is not just 4,000 tons of rice, but decades of sincerity and support. Namibia's independence and development are inseparable from China's help and encouragement. China has built space tracking and control stations, power storage projects, schools, hospitals, and water conservancy projects in Namibia, providing a strong impetus for local economic and social development. China has also provided medical supplies, vaccines, and technical support to Namibia to help it resist the virus. China's assistance is not only material, but also spiritual, and China and Namibia have maintained close communication and coordination in international affairs, and jointly safeguarded the interests and voices of developing countries.
China's assistance to Africa is based on the principles of equality, mutual trust and win-win cooperation, the deep friendship between the Chinese and African peoples, and the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind. China's assistance to Africa is not a "wronged leader", nor a "predator", nor a "trap maker", but a "sincere friend", "reliable partner", and "common destiny". China's assistance to Africa will not stop because of the ridicule and slander of Western countries, nor will it be reduced because of the development and progress of African countries, but will continue to persist and develop, open up broader prospects for China-Africa friendship and cooperation, and create a better future for China-Africa common development.