Beijing slams US over Taiwan warning
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Chinese President Xi Jinping made a short visit to Morocco on Thursday, according to state media from both countries to strengthen ties and highlight Chinese investments in the country’s infrastructure and EV sector.
Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a brief visit to Morocco on Thursday, as reported by state media from both nations.
Xi was greeted in Casablanca by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, highlighting the strong ties of friendship, cooperation, and solidarity between Morocco and China, according to Morocco’s MAP news agency.
Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch also welcomed Xi at the airport, where Xi and the Crown Prince engaged in a “cordial conversation,” as noted by China’s state broadcaster CCTV. The visit followed Xi’s attendance at the G20 Summit in Brazil.
China has increased its investments in Morocco’s infrastructure and rail sectors in recent years. Morocco’s strategic location near Europe, its free trade agreements with key US and EU markets, and its established automotive industry have made it an attractive destination for Chinese electric vehicle battery manufacturers.
In June, Chinese EV battery producer Gotion High Tech selected Morocco to host Africa’s first gigafactory, a $1.3 billion project.
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China has issued a formal protest against the United States over recent remarks by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing Washington of “vilifying” Beijing and promoting confrontation in the Indo-Pacific.
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