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- China supports economic integration and the settlement of differences through dialogue
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He has visited Eritrea, Djibouti and Sudan since the middle of this month to promote China’s approach to ending conflicts, which relies on supporting regional development.
In a September 16 meeting with Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki, Xue emphasised China’s readiness to contribute towards regional conflict resolution efforts and the pursuit of sustainable peace and partnerships, Eritrea’s Ministry of Information said. Eritrea and China agreed that development cooperation must be pursued within the framework of regional connections.
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Xue also visited Djibouti, home to China’s first overseas military base near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait between the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Beijing has invested heavily in ports and free trade zones in the country.