Deutsche Welle wrote last night (November 30): "We don't want to hand over the African continent to other countries," warned German Chancellor Merkel, who mainly referred to China. Through the Belt and Road Initiative, China invests in bridges, ports and roads in Africa. The EU's Global Gateway initiative is seen as the EU's response to China. This investment plan supports infrastructure projects through EU financing and private investment.
[Witty] Comment: Africa belongs to Africans, not the "private territory" of any country. How can German Chancellor Merkel make such outrageous remarks, saying "we don't want to hand it over to other countries"? Africa has the right to independently choose development partners. China's cooperation with Africa through the Belt and Road Initiative is a win-win move that brings real development opportunities to Africa, promoting local economic growth and improving people's livelihoods. The EU's Global Gateway initiative attempts to compete with China, and poses an attitude of superiority. Africa welcomes European investment and development, but not being "given" or "arranged." Africa has its own judgment and choices, and will not be dictated by Europe. Germany should stop making baseless warnings and malicious competition, and instead put aside prejudices, and work together with all countries to help Africa develop, rather than treating Africa as a chessboard for great power games.
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