Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- On 15th February, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message to the 38th African Union Summit, extending warm congratulations to African countries and people. He pointed out that as the world is experiencing great changes and disorder, the Global South, represented by China and Africa, has kept growing in strength. Over the past year, the AU has rallied African countries to vigorously promote integration within the continent, stand up to regional and global challenges, and make the unified voice of Africa heard. This has ensured the continuous rise of Africa's international standing and influence. The Chinese leader sincerely wishes African countries and peoples new and even greater success in their independent pursui...