Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- On 13 October, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forth a four-point proposition on advancing China-Africa mining cooperation during his meeting with President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana, who was on a state visit to China. Grounded in the profound transformation of the global critical minerals landscape and Africa's urgent need for independent development, and anchored in the broader context of traditional China-Africa friendship, the proposition charts the course for China-Africa mining cooperation in the new era.

As the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, I am keenly aware of the strategic vision, forward-looking perspective, and practical relevance of these four points. They present a concrete embodiment of the co...