That African countries are seeking new cooperation opportunities with China and thinking about the profound reasons behind China's success show their confidence in their autonomous exploration of their own development paths, says an article of People's Daily. Excerpts:

Our African friends have reason to observe the sessions of China's National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

Nigerian newspapers comment that as the world's second-largest economy, China pays close attention to almost all facets of its future development.

China shares a similar history and common development dreams with African countries. China and African countries are both undergoing rapid development.

As South African President Jacob Zuma says, the West should not prevent African countries from embracing China.

The Chinese economy faces new challenges from its structural transformation, so China needs to balance its immediate and long-term interests for a more balanced development.

As the Tanzanian diplomats say, the other countries have reasons to learn from and respect China's adherence to and confidence in its socialist path.

Peaceful development should not be the rational choice just for China. When China gets more chances, the world will get more chances. Then the world will have a better future.