Between 1958 and the start of the Cultural Revolution in 1966, another 18 African nations established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic.
In late 1963 and early 1964, a delegation led by Premier Zhou visited 10 African countries, of which nine had set up formal relations with the People’s Republic by the end of Zhou’s trip.
Recurring issues during the visit included the Sino-Soviet rift, the India-China dispute, China’s place in the UN and the Taiwan question.