China's Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, urged Namibians not to believe the notion that China is pursuing neo-colonialism on the continent, as most African countries have a mutually beneficial relationship with the Asian powerhouse.

Ambassador Weiping made these remarks during a media briefing at the Chinese embassy in Windhoek.

"China never imposes its own will or interests upon African countries; it is equally false if someone tells you that China is threatening the so-called rules-based international order. We have been advocating for building a global community with a shared future for mankind."

The Chinese ambassador was referring to projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative, which is in its 10th year. Others are the proposed global development initiative, the global security initiative, and the global civilization initiative.

According to the ambassador, some countries are not pleased with these Chinese-African initiatives.

"Our purpose for these initiatives or actions is to build an open, inclusive, clean, and beautiful world of lasting peace, universal security, and common prosperity. I hope and believe more and more of our African friends will understand this. What we have been doing has already and will continue to benefit developing countries, including African countries."

China's focus, he says, is on poverty alleviation, food security, and financing.