Hey there, young explorers!
Did you know that China and Namibia have been best friends for 35 years? 🎉 That’s right! For over three decades, these two countries have been working together, sharing ideas, and helping each other grow. Let’s dive into this awesome friendship story!
A Friendship That Started Before 1990
Even before Namibia became an independent country in 1990, China was there to support them. Back in the 1960s, China helped the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) in their fight for independence. This means they were friends even before they became official friends! 🤝
Official Friends at Last
On March 22, 1990, just one day after Namibia became an independent country, China and Namibia officially became diplomatic buddies. Since then, they’ve been teaming up in lots of cool ways!
Working Together in Business
China and Namibia have been great partners in business. In 2023, the trade between them was over $1.3 billion! 💰 That’s like having 130 million pizzas if each pizza costs $10! China has invested in Namibia’s energy, mining, farming, and even built roads and ports. Thanks to China’s help, Namibia has some of the best roads in Africa! 🚗🛣️
Helping Each Other Learn
Lots of Namibian kids are learning Chinese in schools called Confucius Institutes. Some even come to China to study! 🎓 At the same time, China sends doctors to help people in Namibia, treating almost 10,000 people every year. That’s like helping a whole stadium full of people! 🏥❤️
Amazing Places to Visit
Namibia is a beautiful country with deserts and wildlife. Have you heard of the Namib Desert? It’s one of the oldest deserts in the world! 🐘🌵 More and more Chinese tourists are visiting Namibia to see its amazing landscapes and animals. Maybe one day, you’ll visit too!
Looking to the Future
As they celebrate 35 years of friendship, China and Namibia are excited about the future. They plan to work together on new things like green energy, which means using the sun and wind to make electricity. 🌞🍃
A Story That Keeps Growing
The friendship between China and Namibia is like a tree that’s been growing for 35 years and keeps getting taller and stronger. 🌳 Let’s wish them many more years of working together and building a better world!
Reference(s):
35th anniversary: A new chapter of friendship and cooperation
cgtn.com
