Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has attributed China’s economic growth, poverty reduction and social stability to the ruling Communist Party’s sustained anti-corruption campaign and strict internal discipline.
The ambassador stated this in an article titled, Leading Chinese Modernization Steadily Forward Through the Party’s Self-Revolution, following the conclusion of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in Beijing.
He said the meeting adopted a resolution outlining measures to sustain strict party governance as China pursues its modernization agenda and national rejuvenation.
According to him, the party’s self-revolution has helped strengthen its institutions, consolidate the fight against corruption and improve its capacity to deliver development outcomes.
He noted that China’s progress in industrialisation, poverty reduction and economic expansion demonstrated the connection between effective governance and national development.
Dunhai said China had established the world’s largest and most comprehensive industrial system, while its manufacturing value-added remained the highest globally.
He added that the country had also developed a middle-income population of more than 400 million people and lifted hundreds of millions of rural residents out of poverty.
The ambassador further described China as an important contributor to global economic growth, noting that the country had accounted for approximately 30 per cent of global growth for several consecutive years.
He said the outcomes of the latest plenary session would not only shape China’s long-term development but also create opportunities for other countries through expanded economic cooperation and greater openness.
On China’s relations with developing countries, Dunhai said Beijing remained committed to respecting the sovereignty of other nations and their right to determine development paths suited to their national circumstances.
He stressed that China neither sought to export its development model nor imposed political conditions on its partners, adding that it remained open to sharing governance experiences with countries willing to engage in such exchanges.
Speaking on China-Africa relations, the envoy said Africa remained an important partner in China’s modernization drive, with cooperation increasingly focused on trade, industrial development and governance exchanges.
He recalled that President Xi Jinping announced 10 partnership actions at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing to advance modernization and strengthen cooperation between both sides.
Dunhai also highlighted China’s implementation of zero-tariff treatment for African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, effective May 1, 2026, describing the policy as an opportunity to expand African exports and support industrial transformation.
On Nigeria, the ambassador described the country as a major force in Africa’s development, saying its efforts to attract foreign investment, expand international trade, promote technological innovation and implement structural reforms reflected its determination to pursue an independent development path.
He said the relationship between Nigeria and China had entered a new phase of high-quality development under the leadership of Presidents Xi Jinping and Bola Tinubu.
According to him, both countries are strengthening governance exchanges, aligning development priorities and deepening practical cooperation across different sectors for the benefit of their citizens.
Dunhai reaffirmed China’s commitment to expanding international cooperation, promoting high-quality development and supporting global peace and shared prosperity.
Furthermore, he said China looked forward to working more closely with Nigeria and other countries of the Global South through mutual respect, shared experiences and mutually beneficial partnerships.
