Core Insights - The "Second Africa Country Research Forum" was held on October 18, focusing on the theme of "Strategic Autonomy and Diversification of Cooperation Partners: The Rise of the Global South and African Countries' Foreign Relations" [2] - The forum gathered experts from nearly 70 universities, research institutions, and practical sectors across China to discuss topics such as African diplomatic policies, China-Africa relations, and regional integration [2] Group 1 - The opening ceremony featured the signing of strategic cooperation framework agreements between Yangzhou University and the China Africa Research Institute, aimed at deepening collaboration and resource integration [3] - The Yangzhou University Africa Research Center launched two academic products: the journal "Red Sea Region Studies" and the blue book "Red Sea Region Development Report," marking significant contributions to the field of African studies in China [3] Group 2 - Keynote speeches included an analysis of the current African situation and China-Africa relations, emphasizing the resilience and potential of the all-weather partnership in the new era [5] - A new expert dialogue segment was introduced, discussing "Africa and China-Africa Cooperation," highlighting the evolving dynamics of international relations [5][6] Group 3 - The sub-forums addressed various topics, including African countries' diplomatic adjustments under strategic autonomy, the new dynamics of South-South cooperation, and the complexities of regional integration and governance [6] - Discussions also focused on the transformation of China-Africa cooperation from traditional pragmatism to deep integration, covering areas such as education, energy transition, and the fusion of language and artificial intelligence [6] Group 4 - The closing session summarized the research outcomes and emphasized the need for expanding the scope of country studies and innovating organizational formats for future forums [8] - The importance of translating research outcomes into practical applications and talent cultivation was highlighted, proposing a "language + profession + region" model for training young researchers in African studies [8]