DAR ES SALAAM, July 24 -- THE longstanding friendship between Tanzania and China continues to evolve into a broader strategic partnership built on mutual trust, shared development aspirations and cooperation across multiple sectors.

From infrastructure and economic development to defense, education, technology and people to-people exchanges, relations between the two countries have remained among the strongest examples of enduring bilateral cooperation in Africa.

This shared commitment featured prominently during celebrations marking the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in Dar es Salaam, where senior leaders from both countries reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening diplomatic, security...