According to the WeChat official account "National University of Defense Technology" on May 9, in order to enhance mutual understanding between Chinese and African young and middle-aged officers, on May 6, nearly a hundred young and middle-aged officers from more than 40 African countries arrived in Beijing to begin a 10-day visit to China. The activities include thematic lectures, visits to military units and cultural and museum sites, as well as inspections of high-tech enterprises, providing a platform for in-depth exchanges between Chinese and African young and middle-aged officers.
Ideas Collide: Listening to Expert Thematic Lectures
After a brief welcome ceremony held by the Chinese side, Liu Qing, vice president and researcher of the China Institute of International Studies, gave a lecture titled "The Three Global Initiatives and Their Significance to Sino-African Cooperation," systematically explaining the core connotation and practical paths of the three global initiatives, helping African young and middle-aged officers fully understand China's concept framework for promoting global development, security, and civilizational progress.
In the interactive exchange session, African officers actively raised their hands to ask questions, deepening their recognition of the China-Africa community with a shared future through intellectual collisions.
Witnessing Military Might: Entering a Certain Army Unit of the PLA
In the training ground filled with loud shouts, the African young officer delegation entered a certain army unit of the PLA to closely observe the "hardcore" training of the Chinese army. Shooting, combat boxing, special driving, maneuvers of motorized infantry platoons... The neat actions, exquisite military skills, and tenacious fighting style won rounds of applause from the African officers.
Under the guidance of the unit's commentator, African officers visited places such as the unit's weapons equipment, honor room, and company barracks. In the company club, an officer from Seychelles was interested in trying out "Chinese calligraphy" and humorously remarked, "Everything is difficult at first."
Cultural Exchange: Touching the Pulse of Chinese Civilization
The magnificent structure that bears the history of a thousand years, the Badaling Great Wall, welcomed distant guests. African officers climbed the ancient stone steps with admiration and excitement.
Along the way, Chinese personnel introduced the historical evolution, military defense functions, and symbolic meanings of the Great Wall in Chinese culture to the African officers in detail, allowing them to deeply feel the vastness and depth of Chinese culture. Overlooking the magnificent landscapes, African officers took numerous photos to commemorate this unforgettable moment.
Red Footprints: Visiting the Exhibition Hall of the History of the Communist Party of China
In order to help African young officers better understand the development process of China and the struggle history of the Communist Party of China, the delegation visited the Exhibition Hall of the History of the Communist Party of China. Through precious historical relics, detailed documentary materials, realistic scene restorations, and multimedia displays, African officers comprehensively reviewed the glorious journey of the Communist Party of China from its founding to its growth and development.
During the visit to China, African officers profoundly felt the original aspiration and mission of the Communist Party of China to seek happiness for the people and rejuvenation for the nation, as well as the remarkable achievements achieved by leading and uniting the Chinese people. An officer from the Central African Republic said, "Understanding the glorious history of the Communist Party of China and learning about many great figures in China, this is an extraordinary nation and an extraordinary country."
This visit by African young and middle-aged officers to China was hosted by the Ministry of National Defense and organized by the National University of Defense Technology, aiming to deepen traditional friendship between China and Africa and promote the construction of a new era of all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future. It was an important event to enhance understanding, deepen friendship, and promote cooperation. Next, African officers will also visit Changsha, Shaoshan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and other places to continue their "Very China" journey!
On May 6, the WeChat official account "Defense Ministry Release" reported that at the invitation of the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, from May 6 to 15, a young and middle-aged officer delegation from more than 40 African countries including Egypt, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Kenya visited China. During this period, they visited Beijing, Changsha, Shaoshan, and other places for exchanges. This visit is the fourth time the Chinese Ministry of National Defense has organized the event, specifically hosted by the National University of Defense Technology. Its aim is to implement the outcomes of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum Beijing Summit, deepen traditional friendship between China and African armies, enhance mutual understanding between Chinese and African young and middle-aged officers, and contribute to building a new era of all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future.
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