A delegation comprised of 22 African scholars visited Fuzhou and Ningde from April 10 to 13.

On April 10, Li Dejin, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of Fujian Provincial People’s Congress welcomed the delegation in Fuzhou. He highlighted Fujian’s commitment to building a bright future with Africa through deepened economic ties, cultural exchanges, and the expansion of sister city relationships. Smail Debeche, President of the Algeria-China Friendship Association, praised Fujian’s sound environment and rich culture, and looked to strengthen ties with Fujian to broaden Africa-Fujian collaboration for mutual benefits and shared success.

In Fujian, the delegation learned about Xi Jinping’s thought on governance by going to exhibitions on Xi’s efforts in promoting Fuzhou’s development and poverty alleviation in Ningde during his tenure in the two cities. They also visited Xiaqi Village, the Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and an unmanned aerial vehicle incubator to get firsthand knowledge of Fujian’s advancement in rural revitalization as well as its progress in power battery and drone technologies.