On October 17, 2024, Botswana Guardian published an article "Botswana to benefit from China's fast-growing economy" by Dikarabo Ramadubu.
The article said that, during the recent celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China, it was highlighted that over the past 75 years, the Communist Party of China has united its people and led them to achieve remarkable feats-rapid economic growth and long-term social stability. Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed at the celebrating reception that building China into a strong country and advancing national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization is the central task for the Party and the state on the journey ahead in the new era, and China will continue to promote the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, actively participate in the reform and improvement of the global governance system to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
The article also said that not long ago, the Botswana delegation attended the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Dr. Lemogang Kwape, Botswana's Foreign Minister, confirmed in a relevant interview that China is actively promoting a multipolar world and hopes to strengthen cooperation with countries in the world, especially African countries. As the world's fastest-growing economy and the second largest one, China has the capacity to lead this collective modernization effort with African countries, including Botswana. Kwape noted that this is a welcome development for Botswana and Botswana stands ready to benefit greatly, especially in areas such as new energy vehicles, connectivity, export of beef and diamonds under the framework of the FOCAC and the Belt and Road Initiative.