Thursday, November 26, 2015

China Pledges To Assist African Countries In Their Fight Against Violent Extremism

China is likely to announce new aid to African nations when President Xi Jinping visits South Africa and Zimbabwe next month. Photo: JASON LEE / POOL / AFP

Reuters: China pledges to work with Africa in fighting militancy after Mali attack

China will strengthen its cooperation with Africa in the fight against violent extremism after an attack last week by Islamist militants in Mali killed 19 people, including three Chinese citizens, China's foreign minister said on Thursday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for relevant departments to boost security work outside China's borders last week after gunmen attacked a hotel in Mali's capital on Nov. 20.

The three Chinese citizens killed in the hotel attack were executives from the state-owned China Railway Construction Corp.

"As China continues to promote pragmatic cooperation between China and Africa, we will strengthen bilateral cooperation in counter-terrorism and the fight against extremism," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a speech to diplomats and reporters.

He did not give any details.

WNU Editor: They now have a military base in Africa to expand from .... China To Build Its First Military Base In Africa.

More News On China's Growing Role In Africa

New measures on the way for China-Africa cooperation -- Xinhuanet
China Will Boost Anti-Terror Cooperation With Africa Following Mali Attack -- Sputnik
China pledges to work with Africa in fighting militancy -- Gulf Today
China's military makes move into Africa -- Pulse
S. Africa says ready to host China-Africa Summit -- Xinhua News Agency
South Africa gears up to host China-Africa summit -- Brics Post
China promises support for African development -- Xinhua News Agency
Chinese Investment in Africa Falls by 40% -- VOA
Africa: China-Africa Trade Tops U.S.$.220 Billion in 2014 - Envoy -- AllAfrica
Out of Africa: Will China's Military Displace the US on the Continent? -- Sputnik

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