Kenyan President Ruto Begins State Visit to China; to Meet Xi Jinping | Firtspost Africa | N18G

Kenyan President Ruto Begins State Visit to China; to Meet Xi Jinping | Firtspost Africa | N18G

Kenyan President William Ruto is on a landmark five-day state visit to China—his first since taking office and the first African leader to visit Beijing this year. The visit aims to deepen bilateral ties, with infrastructure high on the agenda. Ruto is expected to push for the resumption of funding for the stalled Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a key project meant to connect Kenya to landlocked neighbors. The talks also come at a time when Kenya faces mounting debt—over $6 billion owed to China—prompting expected discussions on restructuring repayment terms. Beyond loans, the visit is unfolding against the backdrop of the U.S.-China trade war, which has disrupted global supply chains and strained Kenya’s traditional ties with Washington. Watch for more details.

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Дата на публикация: 24 април, 2025
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