The content of this article comes from the Internet, if it is inconsistent with the actual situation or there is infringement, please contact to delete. This article is only published in today's headlines, and it must be investigated!
In 2019, the Tanzanian government unexpectedly announced that it had shelved the Bagamoyo Port project, which was built in cooperation with China, citing "unfairness". The move shocked the world because Tanzania has long been seen as one of China's most important strategic partners in Africa. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in the sixties of the last century, the two sides have maintained close cooperative relations. However, the sudden betrayal has raised people's doubts, what is hidden behind this? Where will China-Tanzania relations go?
Tanzania is located in eastern Africa and has a vast territory. However, in the early years of independence, Tanzania faced many legacies and was unable to provide for itself, even basic food production. At the same time, China was also facing difficulties because the Soviet Union stopped technical assistance to China, which led to tensions between China and the Soviet Union. The United States, for its part, actively supports Taiwan and has adopted a policy of isolation from China. At this critical moment, China put forward the "middle ground theory" in an attempt to establish friendly relations with countries such as Africa and get rid of diplomatic isolation. Tanzania and China quickly reached a cooperation agreement, and China sent technical teams to assist Tanzania with agricultural and infrastructure problems, including the construction of the famous "Tanzania-Zambia Railway". This cooperation has not only improved Tanzania's food production, but also led to important infrastructure development, laying a solid foundation for Tanzania's development.
However, in 2015, Tanzania's government changed, and the new president, Magufuli, was a hardcore pro-American faction. Under the influence of the United States, he began to take a hostile attitude towards Chinese companies, claiming that Chinese aid projects would plunge Tanzania into huge debts and become a puppet of China. He also claimed that Tanzania had been treated unfairly in the Bagamoyo Port project and demanded that the lease terms be renegotiated. The move sparked huge controversy and caused the project to run into trouble. At the same time, countries such as the United States, Britain and Japan pledged to help Tanzania transform its ports, but those promises later proved to be empty promises. Tanzania finally realized its mistake, and after the new president Hassan took office, he actively restored relations with China and promoted the resumption of work on the Port of Bagamoyo project.
At the same time, China has found a new partner, Djibouti, taking advantage of its geographical location and deep-water port to build a Djibouti port that has become an important transit point for Asia-Africa shipping routes. This cooperation has led to tremendous economic growth and improved the living standards of the inhabitants of Djibouti. Tanzania's betrayal is reminiscent of historical allusions, like King Chuhuai being teased by Zhang Yi. However, Tanzania soon realized its mistake and wanted to repair relations with China and continue to push forward with the project. Both China and Tanzania are aware of the importance of cooperation and are actively seeking solutions to promote the resumption of the Bagamoyo Port project.
Finally, international relations have no eternal friends and enemies. China will always uphold the principle of peaceful diplomacy and promote the restoration of friendly relations. The Port of Bagamoyo project is not only important for China, but also helps to broaden trade routes and energy routes. Tanzania's betrayal was temporary, and the friendship between the two sides will continue to develop for the benefit of both peoples.
If you liked this article, click "Follow" on the top right. Thank you for your support and encouragement, we hope to provide you with a pleasant reading experience.
The above content and materials are derived from the Internet, and the author of this article does not intend to target or allude to any real country, political system, organization, race, individual. The above does not mean that the author of this article endorses the laws, rules, opinions, behaviors in the article and is responsible for the authenticity of the relevant information. The author of this article is not responsible for any issues arising above or related to any of the above, nor does it assume any direct or indirect legal liability.