September 6, 2021

The coup in Guinea will test China's ability to protect its overseas interests, Chinese analysts said on Monday, as the world's second largest economy pours increasing amounts of resources into Africa, which totaled $110 billion as of 2019.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a routine press conference on Monday that China opposes any attempt to seize power via coup and calls for the immediate release of Guinea's President Alpha Condé. 

"We call on all parties to exercise restraint, bear in mind the fundamental interests of Guinea and resolve issues through dialogue and consultation," said Wang.

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