Xi's Botswana, Togo meetings: What they mean for China-Africa ties

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 14, 2026

The upgraded partnerships between China and Botswana and between China and Togo will provide a stronger political foundation and greater certainty for future cooperation, a Chinese expert told CGTN following President Xi Jinping's meetings with the two countries' leaders on Tuesday.

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