There is no doubt that Covid-19 pandemic is fundamentally changing the world. How can Beijing’s cooperation with Africa manifest during and beyond the pandemic, to the benefit of both entities? The US$ 60 billion pledged to Africa during the 2018 Forum on China Africa Cooperation comes in handy. African countries can also take advantage of the financing opportunity under the China-led Belt and Road Initiative framework to modernize consequential infrastructure. In order to achieve true win-win cooperation, China and African countries should act in good faith, and reciprocity; while promoting closer people to people relations.

Source: The Star May 12, 2020 08:48 UTC