77th Anniversary of China: Ambassador Wu Jie Reveals the Three 'Secrets' of Chinese Development

In Abidjan, China's ambassador Wu Jie celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, stating that the country's development is based on three main factors: strategic leadership, the centralized direction of the Chinese Communist Party, and the continuity of national development plans. He highlighted China's economic growth in the first half of 2026, with a 4.7% increase in GDP driven mainly by high technology, digital economy, and modern services. Wu Jie emphasized the importance of long-term planning, including the adoption of the 15th five-year plan this year, aimed at guiding China's future development.