US EditionKenya: Ruto's First State Visit to China Marks a New Chapter in Kenya-China Cooperation
- President William Ruto began a five-day State Visit to China on April 22, 2025, at President Xi Jinping's invitation.
- Ruto's visit signals deepening ties with China, influenced partly by shifting geopolitics and the need for new markets.
- Ruto met with top Chinese leaders to discuss infrastructure financing, trade, and a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement.
- Ruto stated, "We want to borrow from China's advancements in green energy and electric mobility," showing Kenya's goals.
- Kenya seeks Chinese investment in infrastructure like the SGR extension and the Rironi-Malaba highway, set to begin in June 2025.
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China, Kenya upgrade ties amid 'turbulent international situation'
BEIJING - China and Kenya announced they had upgraded ties to a \"new level\" on Thursday during a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto in Beijing, as they both pledged to create an \"all weather\" China-Africa community. Read more at straitstimes.com.
ThePatriotLight - China, Kenya upgrade ties amid 'turbulent international situation'
ThePatriotLight - China and Kenya announced they had upgraded ties to a "new level" on Thursday during a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto in Beijing, as they both pledged to create an "all weather" China-Africa community.China, Kenya upgrade ties amid 'turbulent international situation'
Kenya: President Ruto arrives in China for four-day state visit
Kenyan President William Ruto landed in Beijing on Tuesday evening for a state visit on invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The two countries are expected to deepen their commercial and financial ties.
Kenya: President William Ruto Visits China · Global Voices
Kenya's President William Ruto arrived in Beijing on Tuesday evening for a state visit until April 26, at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart. One of the goals for Nairobi is to unlock new opportunities in trade, investment and infrastructure. Bilateral discussions with Xi Jinping are on the agenda against the backdrop of a trade war between China and the United States.
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