Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Embarks on Strategic African Tour
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has commenced his annual New Year diplomatic tour in Africa, visiting Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Lesotho. The tour aims to strengthen China's influence on the continent, focusing on securing copper supplies and enhancing trade relations.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wang yihas embarked on his annual New Year diplomatic tour across Africa, beginning on January 7, 2026. The tour includes key visits to Ethiopia 
ET, Somalia 
SO, Tanzania 
TZ, and Lesotho 
LS, underscoring China's strategic interests in the region. This visit marks the first time a Chinese foreign minister has set foot in Somalia since the 1980s, reflecting China's renewed commitment to supporting Somalia in light of Israel's 
ILrecent recognition of Somaliland.
ET, Somalia SO, Tanzania TZ, and Lesotho LS, underscoring China's strategic interests in the region. This visit marks the first time a Chinese foreign minister has set foot in Somalia since the 1980s, reflecting China's renewed commitment to supporting Somalia in light of Israel's ILrecent recognition of Somaliland.
