Ghana’s Ambassador to China, Kojo Bonsu, has underscored his commitment to deepening Ghana–China relations through education and healthcare collaboration, following a weekend of engagements with Ghanaian students and business leaders in Beijing.
On Saturday, November 1, 2025, Ambassador Bonsu was the special guest of honour at the Akwaaba Night organised by the Beijing Students Union of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS).
Addressing the gathering, he urged Ghanaian students studying in China to be visionary, innovative, and creative in applying their knowledge to Ghana’s development.
He encouraged them to draw lessons from China’s progress in trade, technology, and infrastructure, stressing that determination and discipline were essential for transforming Ghana’s economy. “Use your experiences in China as a stepping stone to help develop Ghana,” he said, highlighting China’s rapid growth as a model of what can be achieved through hard work and strategic focus.
Ambassador Bonsu reaffirmed his support for the Ghanaian student community in China and assured them of an open-door policy at the embassy. He invited students to visit the mission regularly and pledged to remain accessible to help resolve challenges that may arise during their studies. His approachable manner and willingness to engage directly with young Ghanaians earned him the affectionate nickname “Gen Z President” from the students in attendance.
The following day, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, the Ambassador participated in the Sino–Africa Healthcare Cooperation Forum held at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) campus in Beijing. The forum brought together experts, investors, and policymakers to discuss strategies for bridging the healthcare gap between China and Africa.
Ambassador Bonsu emphasised that healthcare must remain a central pillar of Africa’s development agenda. “Health is the foundation of national development. Africa must prioritise the strengthening of its healthcare systems to drive growth and productivity,” he stated.
He revealed that Ghana was working closely with China to reset its health sector, particularly through the adoption of artificial intelligence for medical diagnosis and treatment.
He pointed to China’s advancements in AI technology as a valuable opportunity for collaboration that could revolutionise healthcare delivery across Africa.
