BEIJING, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- China's Africa policies are widely welcomed by African nations, Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said at a regular press conference here on Thursday.

He made the remark when responding to a question concerning U.S. President George W. Bush's recent comment on the Africa policies between the United States and China during his visit to Ghana on Wednesday.

Liu said China's Africa policies are responsible. They are also intended to establish economic and trade ties of mutual benefit, and to promote peace and development in Africa.

"The cooperation between China and Africa has won wide welcome from African nations," Liu said.

He pointed to Ghanaian President John Kufuor's comment that China participated in the development of Africa as a friend and partner which, as Liu believed, was echoed by most African leaders and people.

"I wouldn't say much about the U.S. policies in Africa. I hope those policies are conducive to peace and development in Africa."

Source: Xinhua