BEIJING - China and Kenya decided on Thursday to elevate their ties to a China-Kenya community with a shared future for the new era.

The decision was made during talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto in Beijing.

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Xi said that elevating bilateral relations to a China-Kenya community with a shared future for the new era is a strategic choice for both sides.