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BEIJING, Dec. 21-- The following is the full text of a written interview of Yang Jiechi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, with Xinhua News Agency on Friday on his visit to Uganda, the Republic of the Congo and Senegal. Written Interview with Xinhua News Agency By H.E. Yang Jiechi Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Upon Conclusion of Visits to Three African Countries 1. Against the backdrop of the complex and fluid international landscape, China and Africa enjoy close and frequent high-level exchanges and active interactions at various levels. This reflects the strength of China-Africa relations. What are your expectations for developing China-Africa relations under the new circumstances? Yang Jiechi: This year marks the 70th anniversary of New China's diplomacy. Over the past 70 years, the unbreakable friendship between China and Africa has stood the test of time and international vicissitudes and has continued to flourish. Developing friendly ties and cooperation with African countries has been the consistent basic policy and firm strategic direction of China's diplomacy. There is no historical baggage or ill feeling between China and Africa. Our close high-level interactions and exchanges between localities and our peoples over the years speak to our traditional friendship and are a hallmark of China-Africa friendly relations. | 
