http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-02/05/content_5700395.htm
Official: label of "neo-colonialism" should not be imposed on China
2007-02-05 19:57:48
BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- A "neo-colonialist" label should not be imposed
on China, said Wei Jianguo, vice minister of Commerce, on Monday.
Wei was replying to a question by a netizen who asked him to comment on
foreign media reports that China is acting in a "neo-colonialist" manner in
Africa where its political and economic influence is increasing.
Wei said China has pursued a concept of peaceful development and has
developed relations with African countries on the basis of respect for each
other's sovereignty, equality and mutual benefit.
China offered unreserved support for African people, and many projects to
which China has contributed, including the Tanzania-Zambia railway built in the
1970s, are symbols of China-Africa friendship, Wei said.
He said tens of thousands of Chinese people have made a contribution and
some even dedicated their lives to the economic development of African
countries. Since 1963, China has dispatched some 15,000 medical personnel to 47
African countries or regions, providing treatment to more than 170 million
people.
Wei repeated Premier Wen Jiabao's words that "the label of neo-colonialism
can never be imposed on China."
He said the friendly cooperation between China and Africa is beneficial to
the peoples of China and Africa, and is conducive to world peace and
development.
Africa boasts rich natural resources and human resources, a vast market and
great development potential. Nearly 30 years after it adopted a reform and
opening up policy, China has seen marked growth in its economy and overall
national strength. Consumption by Chinese people has increased markedly.
Wei said Africa and China are complementary partners.
The new type of strategic partnership between China and Africa is
characterized by equality, mutual benefit and economic win-win cooperation, Wei
said.
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