TOKYO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sought solidarity with Africa, saying both sides had struggled against imperialism and colonialism as he opened a forum with leaders from across the continent.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose with leaders from African nations ahead of a dinner reception for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing on Sept. 4. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sought solidarity with Africa, saying both sides had struggled against imperialism and colonialism as he opened a forum with leaders from across the continent.