In 2026, China will carry out nearly 600 cultural and people-to-people exchange activities with Africa, deepening grassroots cooperation.

Foreign Media: In 2026, China plans to carry out nearly 600 activities through the "China-Africa People-to-People Exchange Year," covering five areas: youth innovation, cultural festivals, livelihood projects, academic exchanges, and talent development, aiming to deepen China-Africa people-to-people connections and promote cultural exchanges.

This marks a shift in China's approach from traditional state-to-state diplomacy to people-to-people diplomacy.

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