China cites ancient ties, pledges deeper cooperation with Kenya

China will deepen its cooperation with Kenya, its ambassador said on Monday, highlighting major infrastructure projects and educational exchanges as pillars of a relationship..

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China has pledged to deepen its cooperation with Kenya, citing ancient ties and highlighting major infrastructure and educational projects as key pillars of their relationship.

Over 2,000 Kenyan students have studied in China on scholarships, with four Confucius Institutes in Kenya teaching the Chinese language.
Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan pointed to projects like the Standard Gauge Railway and the Nairobi Expressway as symbols of friendship.
The ambassador emphasized a relationship that dates back over 600 years, referencing explorer Zheng He's voyages.

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