China and Nigeria have pledged to deepen their strategic partnership, with China encouraging its powerful companies to invest in Nigeria and Nigeria welcoming Chinese involvement in its infrastructure, energy, and technology sectors. The two countries also agreed to collaborate on security and development initiatives, including the Belt and Road Initiative, and to promote regional stability.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is in China this week to strengthen economic ties, despite tensions over electric vehicles and Italy’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative. Her visit comes amid concerns of a trade war with the European Union, while Italy remains interested in attracting Chinese investment in various sectors.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in China, resulting in the signing of 21 agreements and the announcement of seven new projects. The two countries also agreed to elevate their strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. China pledged support for Bangladesh’s development through grants, loans, and commercial loans, while also promising to play a role in resolving the Rohingya crisis. The meeting also saw discussions on trade, investment, and regional and international matters.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will embark on a trip to Central Asia, attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kazakhstan and conducting state visits to both Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. This trip underscores China’s growing diplomatic and economic engagement in the region, particularly as Russia’s war in Ukraine raises concerns among former Soviet states.
