Chinese abroad have been harassed, students denied visas, Chinese companies sanctioned – and for what? A foreign policy that brings a feel-good surge of power but doesn’t make the world a friendlier place for Chinese isn’t a patriotic policy.
“China calls on relevant parties to properly resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation,” foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a press conference.
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit will take place at a delicate time for Chinese President Xi Jinping, as he confronts enormous challenges related to the ongoing trade war with the United States and, at the same time, huge opportunities to expand his country’s role in global affairs. What should African leaders should be prepared for when they arrive in Beijing?