The Chinese government emphasizes its partnership with African nations to alleviate poverty, assuring no creation of debt crises. Chinese Consul-General Yan Yuqing, speaking at the 18th China-African lecture in Lagos, underscores the collaboration’s focus on poverty reduction.
She highlights China’s contribution to G20’s debt repayment delay plan and dismisses threats of sanctions. The lecture theme, “Chinese Modernisation and the Development of Africa,” aims to strengthen Nigeria-China relations and foster understanding through education and culture.
Academic leaders commend China’s unique approach, emphasizing potential student exchanges and collaboration across disciplines.
The Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Adelaja Odukoya, applauds China’s socialist system, citing examples of societal transformation.
The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Akanbi Ilupeju, sees the meeting as an opportunity for cross-fertilization of ideas and potential student programs in China.
