China to open first museum of African culture

China has announced plans to open its first museum dedicated entirely to African history and culture. The announcement was made by Ye Hailin, Director of the China-Africa Institute at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. This was reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS.

The planned museum aims to present Africa’s cultural heritage through a wide array of exhibits, including traditional artefacts, artworks, and historical narratives. According to Ye, it will serve as an important educational tool while also encouraging collaboration between Chinese and African artists, scholars, and broader communities. 

“The museum is expected to attract both local and international visitors, providing a unique perspective on African history that is often overlooked in traditional narratives,” he said.

In addition to the museum, China is advancing plans to establish five China-Africa research centres, part of President Xi Jinping’s broader Beijing-Southeast Asia 2024 partnership strategy. One of the centres will be based in South Africa, where preliminary consultations have already taken place.

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