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Africa-China relations were once again under scrutiny at the recently concluded roundtable discussion held at the University of Johannesburg, on February 6. The impending ninth Forum of China Africa Co-operation (Focac) meeting signifies an important milestone, marking 24 years since the forum’s inception. The roundtable discussion was held between Chinese Consul-General Pan Qingjiang, his team and African scholars and academics whose expertise includes Africa-China relations.

Pan and the panellists at the event highlighted the cordial and friendly relations African countries and China have enjoyed over the years. Significantly, China supported numerous African

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