Core Viewpoint - A recent report by the Atlantic Council, a U.S. think tank, accuses China of causing severe ecological degradation in West Africa through its mining, forestry, and fishing activities, attributing the issues to China's strong market demand, poor governance, and corruption in West African countries. China has strongly refuted these claims, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable development and cooperation with African nations [1]. Group 1 - The Atlantic Council published three reports criticizing China's impact on the environment in West Africa [1] - The reports suggest that China's market demand and the governance issues in West Africa are the primary causes of ecological degradation [1] - China asserts that its cooperation with Africa is based on mutual benefit and has been positively received by African governments and people [1] Group 2 - The Chinese government emphasizes that it requires its overseas enterprises to comply with local laws and regulations [1] - China plans to continue guiding its companies to adopt green development principles in their operations in Africa [1] - The Chinese spokesperson criticized the reports for being misleading and accused them of intentionally discrediting China's cooperation with West African countries [1]
美智库称中方在西非造成生态退化 中方驳斥：混淆概念、以偏概全
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-10-23 08:04