China-Africa action plan lauded
China DailyAntonio Guterres Central role of UN in intl affairs supported President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that practicing genuine multilateralism and supporting the United Nations' central role in international affairs have been the unchanged principles of China's diplomacy. Xi said he appreciates the UN's consistent emphasis on Africa, and is willing to strengthen cooperation with the international body to jointly support Africa in achieving peace, stability, development and vitalization. Guterres said that China's cooperation with Africa has helped reduce the historical injustices suffered by the continent and has promoted its peace and development. The UN would like to strengthen coordination with China to resist acts that create division and undermine common progress, and jointly push for global governance that is more just and equitable, he said.