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Xi Jinping Advocates Ceasefire, Support for Africa Amid Middle East Conflict

4/21/2026

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President Xi Jinping of China said Beijing will work with African nations to mitigate the Middle East conflict's economic fallout, during a meeting with President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique.
He urged a ceasefire and genuine multilateralism.
The conflict raises African economic risks as oil prices rise and inflation climbs.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo relies on fuel imports, and Africa's energy logistics are gaining scrutiny.

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President Xi Jinping of China said Beijing will work with African nations to mitigate the Middle East conflict's economic fallout, during a meeting with President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique.
He urged a ceasefire and genuine multilateralism.
The conflict raises African economic risks as oil prices rise and inflation climbs.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo relies on fuel imports, and Africa's energy logistics are gaining scrutiny.