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Trade and resources: Wang Yi sets off on Africa tour

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi began a tour of four African countries on Wednesday. In Tanzania, the focus is in part on access to mineral resources. In Somalia, China aims to strengthen the central government in Mogadishu. Taiwan and Israel diplomatically recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland.

07. January 2026
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi sets off on a trip to Africa. (IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire)

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Last updated: 07. January 2026