Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian announced on Friday that Vice-President Han Zheng will visit Kenya, South Africa, and Seychelles from March 22 to March 30, describing the trip as an important high-level exchange between China and the African countries.

Speaking at a regular news briefing, Lin said Han will hold in-depth exchanges with the three parties, respectively, on bilateral ties and issues of common concern during the trip.

In South Africa, Han and South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile will co-chair the Ninth Session of the Bi-National Commission between the two countries, Lin said.

"China hopes the visit will help better align the goals of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) with the development strategies of the three African countries, strengthen political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation across various fields, and advance the building of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era," Lin said.