Xi: China Willing to Work With Africa on Middle East Conflict Impact

China's President Xi Jinping and Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 21, 2026. Haruna Furuhashi/Pool via REUTERS
China's President Xi Jinping and Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 21, 2026. Haruna Furuhashi/Pool via REUTERS

China is willing to work with African countries to address the spillover effects of the Middle East conflict, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while meeting with Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo in Beijing, state media reported.

“The spillover effects of the Middle East conflict are affecting African countries, and China is willing to work with local (countries) to respond together, promote peace together, and pursue development together,” Xi said, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

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