Cultural exchange, a vital component of China-Africa friendly cooperation – China cultural counsellor

The Cultural Counsellor, China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, Yang Jianxing, has said that cultural exchange is a vital component of China-Africa friendly cooperation.
Yang, who spoke during the 2026 Seasonal Life and Harmonious China Cultural Exhibition organised by the centre in Abuja, recalled that 2026 marked the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges and the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nigeria.
He noted that China and Nigeria were ancient civilisations with long histories and splendid cultures, adding that despite the vast distance separating both countries, China and Nigeria shared rich, diverse cultural traditions and a ...