MONROVIA, Liberia – Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, H.E. Yin Chengwu, has highlighted progress in Liberia-China relations, outlining ongoing development projects, trade opportunities, and educational cooperation between the two countries.
Ambassador Yin made the remarks on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during the Chinese Embassy’s seventh media briefing, attended by Liberian journalists who recently returned from China after participating in a seminar on Media Communication Capability.
The Ambassador congratulated the journalists on completing the training program and encouraged them to share their experiences and contribute to strengthening media and cultural exchanges between Liberia and China.
Addressing developments in China-Africa relations, Ambassador Yin said Chinese President Xi Jinping had advanced a four-point proposal on China-Africa mining cooperation, emphasizing African ownership of natural resources, mutual benefits, high-quality development, and a fair and open investment environment.
He also outlined four principles for international participation in resolving conflicts across Africa, stressing African leadership, fairness and justice, dialogue over confrontation, and addressing both the immediate causes and underlying factors of conflicts.
On bilateral relations, Ambassador Yin said the China-Liberia strategic partnership had continued to develop steadily in 2026, with increased political engagement and progress in practical cooperation.
He referenced the May visit to China by Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, during which she held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
The Ambassador also highlighted Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung Sr.’s visit to China on November 5 to attend the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), where he held bilateral discussions with Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang.
Cocoa Export Opportunity
In a major development for Liberia’s agricultural sector, Ambassador Yin announced that Liberian cocoa beans meeting China’s phytosanitary requirements would become eligible for export to the Chinese market beginning December 15, 2026.
He said the arrangement would eliminate the need for Liberia and China to sign a separate phytosanitary protocol for cocoa bean exports, potentially creating additional opportunities for Liberian cocoa producers and exporters.
The Ambassador also said China had upgraded its Green Channel initiative to facilitate the export of African agricultural and food products, encouraging Liberia to identify and recommend more products for access to the Chinese market.
Updates on China-Aid Projects
Providing updates on Chinese-funded development projects, Ambassador Yin said construction of the two overpass bridges near the EJS Ministerial Complex was approximately 50 percent complete.
The project is expected to be completed and opened to traffic in September 2027.
He further disclosed that construction of the China-aided National Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Laboratory had been completed, with the facility expected to be finalized by the middle of November and handed over to the Liberian government before the end of the year.
The Ambassador also announced that 304 units of agricultural machinery and equipment donated by China had been officially handed over to Liberia at the end of October. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai attended the handover ceremony and commended the initiative.
Other ongoing interventions include the Liberia Bamboo and Rattan Weaving, Fruit and Vegetable Planting, and Livestock Raising Technical Assistance Project, which is supporting demonstration households in Bong and Bomi Counties.
Ambassador Yin also disclosed that the Chinese medical team in Liberia had conducted four free medical outreach programs and one medical tour in local communities this year.
Additionally, China is preparing a new round of emergency food assistance to Liberia, involving rice valued at RMB 20 million, equivalent to approximately US$3 million.
According to the Ambassador, the projects reflect China’s commitment to translating bilateral cooperation into tangible benefits for ordinary Liberians, particularly in infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, and skills development.
Scholarships and People-to-People Exchanges
Speaking on educational and cultural cooperation, Ambassador Yin disclosed that approximately 600 Liberians had traveled to China for training under the country’s Human Resources Development Cooperation Program.
He added that about 120 Liberians had received Chinese government scholarships to pursue studies in China, while 163 students in Liberia had benefited from the Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarship.
The Ambassador further revealed that the Chinese Embassy had issued nearly 5,000 visas to Liberian citizens as of November 2026, representing an increase of approximately 25 percent compared to the previous year.
He encouraged more Liberians to visit China for business, tourism, education, and cultural exchanges.
Reflecting on the recent media training program, Ambassador Yin said he had observed journalists sharing their experiences on social media during their stay in China and expressed confidence that the seminar had provided them with valuable knowledge and insights.
He also announced plans for the Chinese Embassy to host a Chinese Film Month in the near future, encouraging Liberian journalists to participate and use the opportunity to learn more about Chinese culture.
The Ambassador concluded by emphasizing that friendship between nations must be reflected in relationships between their people, expressing hope that Liberian journalists would continue to serve as witnesses, participants, and builders of China-Africa friendship.
