On May 23, the newspaper "Elite Tribune" with the largest circulation in Congo (Kinshasa) published a review article "China-Congo Cooperation Inheriting History and Facing the Future".

The article pointed out that President Tshisekedi is on his way to China for a state visit. This visit will consolidate the traditional friendship between China and Congo and promote practical cooperation between the two countries.

China and Congo are good friends, good partners and good brothers. The two countries forged a profound friendship in the struggle for national liberation and national independence. In recent years, the strategic partnership of win-win cooperation between China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has developed healthily and steadily. The political mutual trust between the two countries has continued to deepen, economic and trade cooperation has flourished, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges have become increasingly close. The two sides have watched and helped each other in the fight against the new crown epidemic, and supported each other on international occasions.

Under the personal care of the two heads of state, China and Congo have achieved fruitful cooperation in various fields. Infrastructure construction is the most representative, from the People's Palace, Martyrs Stadium, to Lubumbashi General Hospital, Zonguo Hydropower Station, to the Central African Culture and Art Center under construction, Kolwezi Vocational and Technical College, "built in China" Effectively benefit the people of Congo (Kinshasa). Mining cooperation is an important content. China is the largest investor in Congo's mining industry and the largest export destination of mineral products. In 2008, under the background that foreign investors withdrew their capital one after another, it was Chinese enterprises that helped Congo to tide over the difficulties. Today, Chinese partners are continuing to help Congo (Kinshasa) develop its mining industry, boost its economy, and improve people's livelihood.

China and the Congo firmly support each other on issues of peace and security. Over the years, China has participated in UN peacekeeping operations in Congo, helped Congo strengthen its military strength, and supported Congo's efforts to safeguard national sovereignty and security. Over the past year, the security situation in the East of the Congo has faced new challenges. The Chinese blue helmets have rushed to repair roads, save lives and heal the wounded. China has spoken out for the Congo on international occasions. Countries in the region are a community of destiny and security, and China supports African countries in resolving African issues in African ways.

The world today is undergoing major changes unseen in a century. China and Congo should continue their traditional friendship, promote bilateral cooperation, maintain regional and world peace, and write a new chapter in China-Congo relations from a new starting point.

Excerpted from - Embassy in Congo