On the afternoon of December 28th, students from the International Master of Public Administration (IMPA) program and the Master of International Development and Governance (MIDG) program participated in the seminar on "Strategic Situation in Africa and China-Africa Cooperation" organized by the China-Africa Chamber of Commerce. A total of 9 students from 6 African countries participated in this event, which was organized and led by Professor Guo Xinning, Senior Director of the International Program of Tsinghua SPPM, and Liu Hang, Program Manager of the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, Tsinghua SPPM.

Liu Xinyang, Vice President of the China-Africa Chamber of Commerce, presided over the meeting and delivered an opening speech. He introduced that since its establishment, the Chamber of Commerce has done a lot of work in organization building, economic and trade business, non-governmental diplomacy, cultural exchanges, public welfare undertakings, and other areas. It has continuously promoted the "Belt and Road" initiative and actively promoted friendship and economic cooperation between China and African countries. He stated that the Chamber of Commerce will continue to support the international programs of the School of Public Policy and Management at Tsinghua University and provide more support for international students in their studies and lives in China.

In his speech, Professor Guo Xinning first expressed his gratitude for the China-Africa Chamber of Commerce for their strong support of the international programs of the School of Public Policy and Management at Tsinghua University. He then spoke on the cooperation between China and Africa and the challenges they face. He emphasized that the friendship between China and Africa has a long history and is currently developing well with broad prospects for the future. However, they also face some risks and challenges, such as political unrest in some African countries, regional conflicts, and frequent terrorist attacks. He pointed out that both sides should strengthen communication and consultation based on the win-win principle of mutual benefit, work together to overcome risks and challenges, and jointly push China-Africa cooperation to a new level.

During the seminar, students engaged in lively discussions on issues such as China-Africa cooperation and exchange, and future development directions. Jean Marie Nsabimana from Rwanda, Boukhenaf Soraya from Algeria, Ebou Cham from Gambia, Vasco Ngakamburue from Botswana, and Rosalia Guundjileni Taapopi from Namibia all expressed their gratitude for China for its assistance to Africa and shared their experiences on the development of friendly relations between their countries and China, as well as their learning experiences in China. Loide Nambala from Namibia, Amir Ali Boukhersa from Algeria, Abdul Omar Maziko from Tanzania, and Remy Bagaragaza from Rwanda shared their thoughts on the future development of China-Africa cooperation.

In his closing remarks, Professor Guo Xinning pointed out that further promoting China-Africa cooperation in human resources development is a requirement of the new era. He hoped that after returning to their countries upon graduation, the students would continue to uphold and promote the spirit of China-Africa friendly cooperation and make their due contributions to consolidating the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Africa.

Xia Yuan, the Director of External Relations of the China-Africa Chamber of Commerce, and others attended the seminar.