Xiplomacy: China-funded rural well-drilling project greatly contributes to Africa's growth

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-30 10:03
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Villagers collect water in Tenefoul Toucouleur village, Diourbel, Senegal, March 20, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

NAIROBI -- From Senegal, the "gateway to West Africa", to Kenya in the East African savannah, and from Tanzania, renowned for its sisal and cloves, to Rwanda, the "land of a thousand hills", thousands of wells drilled by China are providing safe drinking water to millions and irrigating extensive farmlands, nourishing the hopeful continent.

At the Johannesburg Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in December 2015, President Xi Jinping announced 10 major plans to boost China-Africa cooperation. For years, China has implemented the rural well-drilling project in African countries, a key initiative in this collaborative effort.

These wells, dubbed "wells of happiness" by local communities, have transformed the locals' daily life, supported agricultural production, and invigorated African people in pursuit of prosperity. They stand as a vivid testament to the practical cooperation and shared development efforts between China and Africa.

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