It has been a 33-year-old tradition of China's foreign ministers making their first overseas trip to Africa at the beginning of every new year. Accordingly, this year, too, China upheld the tradition, with newly appointed Foreign Minister Qin Gang paying an eight-day visit to Africa.
Editor's note: China's State Council Information Office on Friday released a white paper titled "China and Africa in the New Era: A Partnership of Equals." The following is the full text:
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