{"id":53911,"date":"2025-04-16T23:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T23:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/chinese-envoy-condemns-global-trade-tensions-calls-for-stronger-china-africa\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T23:26:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T23:26:44","slug":"chinese-envoy-condemns-global-trade-tensions-calls-for-stronger-china-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/chinese-envoy-condemns-global-trade-tensions-calls-for-stronger-china-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese envoy condemns global trade tensions, calls for stronger China-Africa unity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>He emphasised the need for China and Africa to work more closely to defend multilateralism and fairness in global trade, stating that the world is entering a dangerous period of uncertainty and geopolitical tension.<\/p>\n<p>Xue made the remarks on April 15, 2025, in Beijing during a high-level seminar hosted by the China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU), under the theme \u201cBuilding a China-Africa Community with a Shared Future.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The event brought together African and Chinese diplomats, scholars, policymakers, and young leaders to explore deeper cooperation between the two regions in diplomacy, education, security, infrastructure, and cultural exchange.<\/p>\n<p>Reaffirming China\u2019s opposition to economic coercion, Xue warned that \u201chegemony, decoupling supply chains, building trade barriers, and using tariffs as weapons\u201d are destabilising global trade.<\/p>\n<p>His comments come in the wake of renewed trade tensions between China and the United States, including a controversial move by President Donald Trump to impose a whopping 145% tariff on Chinese imports, prompting China to retaliate with tariffs of up to 125%. Many economists and diplomats have warned that the tit-for-tat exchange marks a major escalation in the ongoing trade war, raising fears of deeper disruption to global supply chains and financial markets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGlobal instability and uncertainty are on the rise. The world is, again, at a critical juncture,\u201d Xue said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to jointly shoulder historical responsibilities and advocate for an equal and orderly multipolar world, as well as universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation. China is ready to work with Africa to remember history, forge ahead together, and jointly uphold the basic rules of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Xue\u2019s message aligns with China\u2019s broader diplomatic agenda of building a \u201cCommunity with a Shared Future for Mankind\u201d\u2014a concept rooted in mutual benefit, non-interference, and collective progress, especially among developing nations. The seminar provided a platform to align that vision with Africa\u2019s aspirations for inclusive growth and modernisation.<\/p>\n<p>The event was hosted by the China Foreign Affairs University, a premier institution directly under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. Known for training the country\u2019s top diplomats, CFAU plays a key role in shaping international dialogue and global policy through research and education. <\/p>\n<p>It is part of China\u2019s \u201cDouble First-Class\u201d university initiative and houses the Research Centre on Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind, which is dedicated to advancing China\u2019s global diplomatic narrative.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the seminar, Paul Kamweru Ndungu, Director General of the Foreign Service Academy of Kenya, underscored the importance of preparing African diplomats for emerging global challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDiplomats must be prepared and equipped with sound knowledge, strategies, and the right skills to handle the complex and shifting diplomatic environment, so they can remain relevant and effective in addressing 21st-century problems,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are at the doorstep of a new future, and as we go into that future, we must be ready to confront every obstacle&#8230; every challenge\u2014and we must remain strong and united for the good of the China-Africa community with a shared future, and for the good of all of us,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>CFAU President Professor Wang Fan expressed optimism about the future of China-Africa cooperation, describing it as essential for building a better world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo combat global challenges and jointly build a better world has received more and more recognition and support, especially from African countries and with more companies joining us. We will surely go further on this new journey. Building a community with a shared future is our shared dream, and modernisation is the path to turn that dream into reality.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-85828 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/china_s_special_envoy_for_the_horn_of_africa_affairs_xue_bing_condemned_global_trade_protectionism.jpg\" alt=\"China\u2019s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs, Xue Bing, condemned global trade protectionism.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-85824 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/a_wide_view_of_the_seminar_hall_at_china_foreign_affairs_university_where_the_high-level_china-africa_dialogue_took_place_on_april_15_2025.jpg\" alt=\"A wide view of the seminar hall at China Foreign Affairs University, where the high-level China-Africa dialogue took place on April 15, 2025.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-85825 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/african_and_chinese_scholars_engage_in_a_panel_discussion_on_diplomacy_development_and_cooperation_during_the_building_china-africa_community_with_a_shared_future_seminar_in_beijing.jpg\" alt=\"African and Chinese scholars engage in a panel discussion on diplomacy, development, and cooperation during the &#039;Building China-Africa Community with a Shared Future&#039; seminar in Beijing.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-85829 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/participants_from_across_africa_and_china_listen_attentively_as_experts_explore_strategies_for_strengthening_china-africa_ties_amid_global_uncertainties.jpg\" alt=\"Participants from across Africa and China listen attentively as experts explore strategies for strengthening China-Africa ties amidst global uncertainties.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-85827 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/paul_kamweru_ndungu_director_general_of_kenya_s_foreign_service_academy_calls_for_african_diplomats_to_be_equipped_for_21st-century_challenges.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Kamweru Ndungu, Director General of Kenya\u2019s Foreign Service Academy, calls for African diplomats to be equipped with the skills needed to address 21st-century challenges.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-85826 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/the_opening_session_of_the_china-africa_seminar_at_cfau_draws_senior_diplomats_academics_and_youth_leaders_to_exchange_ideas_on_building_lasting_partnerships.jpg\" alt=\"The opening session of the China-Africa seminar at CFAU draws senior diplomats, academics, and youth leaders to exchange ideas on building enduring partnerships.\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>China\u2019s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs, Xue Bing, has denounced the increasing use of trade protectionism and unilateralism in global affairs, warning that such practices are threatening the stability of the international economic system. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":2000085830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[2252],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-53911","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-homenews","byline-christian-mugisha"],"bylines":[{"id":2252,"name":"Christian Mugisha","slug":"christian-mugisha","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":null}],"contributors":[{"id":2252,"name":"Christian 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