China vows to work with Africa on nuclear tech, satellites and space

“We will create a China-Africa forum on the peaceful use of nuclear technology, establish together 30 joint laboratories, and collaborate on satellite remote-sensing and lunar and deep-space exploration,” Xi said in his opening speech at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation gathering.

“On the path to modernisation, no one, and no country, should be left behind,” he said.

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Space exploration might not be a priority for African nations grappling with issues such as poverty, famine, disease and access to clean water and electricity. But Xi argued that it would take more than aid and new infrastructure to create a modern and prosperous Africa. He said a stable environment for development would also require more science and technology education, more skilled workers and research.