The Point: Why has the Chinese foreign minister kept the tradition of visiting Africa each year?

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrapped up his week-long trip to Africa on Monday. 44 African countries and the African Union Commission have established cooperation with China under the Belt and Road Initiative. Why is this annual trip so important for China's diplomacy?

Guests: Wang Yiwei, Renmin University of China; Hannah Wanjie Ryder, CEO of Development Reimagined, a consultancy company.

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