It emphasized the characteristics and significance of Chinese path to modernization, including a large population, common prosperity, the coordination of material and spiritual civilization, the harmonious coexistence of man and nature, and the path of peaceful development. At the same time, it points out the exemplary role of Chinese path to modernization in the modernization of the global South, especially in Africa. China, through people to people exchanges and cooperation in fields such as culture, media, and education, helps Africa improve its social development level, promote people to people exchanges between China and Africa, and provide a foundation for the development of China Africa relations. Due to its characteristics, non-governmental exchanges play an important role in promoting Chinese path to modernization in Africa's development.

1、 Africa's recognition of the concept of Chinese path to modernization is the premise and foundation

Africa's recognition of the concept of Chinese path to modernization is based on the common historical experience, basic national conditions and latecomer identity. The experience of China's modernization can be used for reference by Africa. The concept of Chinese path to modernization has received positive responses in many fields in Africa and is regarded as a model for developing countries. Independence and self-reliance are the foundation of the concept. African countries have been influenced by colonial rule in history and have attempted to replicate the Western modernization model, but have encountered difficulties. They need to adhere to independent and autonomous development. Chinese path to modernization has broken the "modernization paradox", achieved rapid economic growth and lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, become the world's second largest economy, adhere to an independent foreign policy of peace, and contribute to world peace and development. Africa needs to resist Western false propaganda, adhere to independence and self-reliance, and understand the purpose of development. The founder of Pan Africanism, Du Bois, and African scholar Moyo both emphasized that Africa should be wary of Western malice and hypocrisy, as Western aid is ineffective and the reason for Africa's development failure. African people of insight understand the importance of independence, which is consistent with the development concept of Chinese path to modernization and lays the foundation for China Africa cooperation. Africa needs a new ideological liberation movement to think about development paths, explore solutions, promote the national concept of prioritizing national and ethnic interests, form a national will of working together and sharing destiny, and provide ideological and spiritual impetus for development and revitalization. At the Conference on Dialogue between Chinese and African Civilizations, Africa spoke highly of the concept and achievements of Chinese path to modernization, and believed that "independence" was the basis of ideas and reference for African development. African think tanks focus on building independent knowledge systems and knowledge sharing, enhancing the ability of African countries to independently solve problems. The African Human Capital Summit and the African Think Tank Summit aim to share ideas and experiences, and propose action plans for implementing free trade zones. Economic development is one of the main pursuits of modernization, and China's steady economic development, poverty alleviation efforts, and achievements in economic development have enlightening significance for Africa. The Chinese government work report indicates the vitality of the Chinese economy, and many countries look forward to opportunities brought by China's high-quality development to promote common prosperity. Africa is eager to deepen South South cooperation and achieve economic takeoff. The overall plan for the construction of the China Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Pilot Zone points out the need to deepen the participation of all sectors of society, stimulate the vitality of business entities, gather resources, form a joint force, and promote the accelerated development of China Africa economic and trade cooperation. Data shows that the total import and export trade between China and Africa reached a historical peak in 2024, and China has remained Africa's largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years. The people to people exchanges between China and Africa provide impetus for the economic development of both sides. Chinese enterprises have invested in over 3000 companies in Africa, contributing to the industrialization and improvement of people's livelihoods in Africa. The 7th China Africa Forum was held, forming 10 future oriented cooperation projects covering multiple fields, injecting new momentum and vitality into China Africa exchanges and cooperation. Modernization does not mean Westernization, and the Western development model is not suitable for the African national conditions. Western countries have proposed a paradigm to support African development, but the results have been minimal. Africa reflects on the wrong path of growth and embarks on the right path of development. China's unique exploration path expands the choices of development paths for African countries, and more and more African countries are striving to find development paths that are suitable for their own national conditions. Dennis Munerne, Executive Director of the China Africa Center of the African Policy Research Institute, said that the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" initiative is deeply linked with the African Union's 2063 Agenda and the development strategies of various countries. China and Africa have given sufficient mutual respect, which is quite different from the so-called "neocolonialism" theory played up by western countries. In recent years, China Africa cultural exchanges and people to people exchanges have become increasingly frequent, bringing the people of the two countries closer and demonstrating a wide network of inter city cooperation. Both sides will work together based on their national conditions to forge a lasting spirit of friendly cooperation between China and Africa, and take concrete actions to support the development of African countries. The leadership of political parties is a strong guarantee. To govern a country, it is necessary to first govern the party, and only with the rise of the party can the country be strong. The CPC has endowed modernization with a new Chinese style content. After continuously responding to the special difficulties and challenges faced by modern countries with its unique advantages in political organization and political system, the Communist Party of China has made full use of development opportunities to promote all-round social progress and all-round human development. It has clearly defined the essential boundaries of China's modernization from that of the West, so that the socialist system can play a significant role in promoting modernization. On the new journey, the CPC is taking a more firm step to lead the country to create a new situation of comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese path to modernization. By participating in bilateral and multilateral inter party exchanges and visiting China on the spot, many African people have had a personal experience and profound understanding of the original mission of the CPC to seek happiness for the people. They believe that China has created a development miracle that attracts worldwide attention. Adhering to the people centered governance concept is an important experience for the CPC to lead the people to make brilliant achievements.

2、 The advantages and driving forces of China and Africa working together to promote modernization

The advantages, driving forces, and practical significance of China Africa cooperation in promoting modernization were discussed. The development of China Africa relations not only reflects the common pursuit of a better life by both sides, but also plays an important role in the transformation of the global governance system and the common prosperity of the world. African countries have shown a positive attitude in exploring the path of modernization, forming a development model supported by regional integration by formulating development strategies, developing characteristic industries, and emphasizing sustainable development. While promoting Chinese style modernization, China also supports Africa in realizing the "African Dream" and rejuvenation. President Xi Jinping's "Six Modernizations" and "Ten Partnership Actions" have injected new impetus into China Africa cooperation. China Africa cooperation has a solid foundation for cooperation and broad prospects for win-win outcomes. Both sides adhere to the principles of equality and mutual benefit in economic, trade, and cultural exchanges, and jointly explore development paths that are suitable for their respective national conditions. Under the guidance of the concept of peaceful development, China Africa cooperation has demonstrated strong practical momentum and promoted the coordinated development of modernization processes between the two sides. By strengthening security cooperation and participating in international governance, China Africa cooperation has become an important model of cooperation among countries in the global South. African countries actively participate in international cooperation mechanisms and platforms, such as the G20 and BRICS mechanisms, to enhance Africa's contribution to global governance.

3、 Thoughts and suggestions on promoting modernization through people to people exchanges and cooperation between China and Africa

Explored thoughts and suggestions on people to people exchanges and cooperation in the joint construction of modernization between China and Africa. It emphasized that China and Africa should enhance mutual understanding and share modernization concepts through people to people exchanges, and comprehensively implement them in cooperation in conjunction with the "Ten Major Partnership Actions". Six suggestions were put forward: firstly, to strengthen top-level design, clarify the direction of cooperation goals, strengthen policy guarantees, and optimize overall layout; The second is to strengthen the setting of agenda items, create a dialogue system, focus on cross cutting issues of cooperation and exchange, and look at global issues of common concern to China and Africa; Thirdly, we need to strengthen mutual learning among civilizations, establish a long-term and stable communication mechanism, build diverse communication platforms, and promote exchanges and mutual visits among all sectors of society; Fourthly, we will strengthen field expansion, accurately identify Africa's development needs, enhance cooperation in traditional fields, and expand exchanges in emerging fields; Fifth, we should focus on green development, build diversified communication platforms, strengthen technological cooperation, and deepen cooperation in the green cultural industry; The sixth is to enhance mutual trust in security, strengthen civilian security dialogue, deepen security cooperation, and give full play to the role of civilian organizations. Through these measures, China and Africa can work together to promote modernization and build a community with a shared future in the new era.