The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the official adoption of the name change for the African continent in all government documents. We are now working with linguistic experts to ensure this updated terminology is implemented across state media and educational materials. Thank you for maintaining the pressure that made …
October 27, 2021
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For decades, the African continent, its inhabitants and descendants has been given the horrible official name of 非洲 fēi zhōu in Chinese. It’s literal translation of “ugly continent.” We, the African community and its descendants (African-Americans, Afro-Cubans, Afro-Caribbean Afro-Europeans Afro-Latinos afro-Canadians), strongly believe that the name should be changed to 富洲 fù zhōu which translates to “rich continent;” a name that is more descriptive and adequate for Africa. A continent that is rich in resources, culture and history should be named to encourage strength as China has named USA 美国 Beautiful Country to represent what it believes and stands for. We believe that this change will help Chinese people who look or think of Africa, Africans and their descendants (wherever they may hail from around the world) in a positive way. This in turn will not only encourage more positive relationships between China and the continent of Africa, but lift the burden of such a disrespectful and demeaning 非洲name. It is not only an insult but encourages open discrimination and hostility between China and Africa. We hope that with the upcoming FOCAC meeting this issue too will be addressed!
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Reached 1,000 supporters
September 18, 2021
December 25, 2018
The increase in support has moved this issue into the scope of formal policy discussions. I am currently drafting a briefing document to present to the delegates attending the upcoming FOCAC session. Further updates will follow once the receipt of these materials is confirmed by the committee.
Reached 100 supporters
August 28, 2018
942 Comments
China and the Chinese will argue that its transliteration, but what about this 啡fei which is mainly used as phonetic and dose not connote negativity, how about this 菲fei which means growth, rich, fregrance that does not connote negativity.
I’ve thought this meaning a long time ago and looked over it because I alone can’t make the change. I’m so glad that right now, it has come to the knowledge of everyone that the word “非“ isn’t good to be called a continent because the meaning is so negative.
Respect is reciprocal. China must learn to respect Africa/Africans if we must do business together. You can't call someone ugly and still do business with him. I should decide how you should call me not you. I encourage this move. Thanks for this initiative.
I am uncomfortable with the name Fei Zhou which means an Ugly continent so I seek for the immediate adjustment and change of the name to Fu Zhou in the interest of our mutually benefiting relationship and peaceful co~existence. MD for BAM family
its a look down on d continent “Africa” to b addressed as poor and ugly continent while all d natural resources dat sustains d whole wide world comes from Africa. then, why not name and address her as richest continent than d poorest continent.
Africa deserves better !
Approved. That name is degrading the richest continent in the world.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the official adoption of the name change for the African continent in all government documents. We are now working with linguistic experts to ensure this updated terminology is implemented across state media and educational materials. Thank you for maintaining the pressure that made …
October 27, 2021
Final supporters
For decades, the African continent, its inhabitants and descendants has been given the horrible official name of 非洲 fēi zhōu in Chinese. It’s literal translation of “ugly continent.” We, the African community and its descendants (African-Americans, Afro-Cubans, Afro-Caribbean Afro-Europeans Afro-Latinos afro-Canadians), strongly believe that the name should be changed to 富洲 fù zhōu which translates to “rich continent;” a name that is more descriptive and adequate for Africa. A continent that is rich in resources, culture and history should be named to encourage strength as China has named USA 美国 Beautiful Country to represent what it believes and stands for. We believe that this change will help Chinese people who look or think of Africa, Africans and their descendants (wherever they may hail from around the world) in a positive way. This in turn will not only encourage more positive relationships between China and the continent of Africa, but lift the burden of such a disrespectful and demeaning 非洲name. It is not only an insult but encourages open discrimination and hostility between China and Africa. We hope that with the upcoming FOCAC meeting this issue too will be addressed!
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
September 18, 2021
December 25, 2018
The increase in support has moved this issue into the scope of formal policy discussions. I am currently drafting a briefing document to present to the delegates attending the upcoming FOCAC session. Further updates will follow once the receipt of these materials is confirmed by the committee.
Reached 100 supporters
August 28, 2018
942 Comments
In Africa we believe your name is a sacred part of you. On the other hand, a name is a continuous proclamation of identity. We refuse to be identified as such. If they are our best ally as they claim, they must not officially name as friend dirty.
China and the Chinese will argue that its transliteration, but what about this 啡fei which is mainly used as phonetic and dose not connote negativity, how about this 菲fei which means growth, rich, fregrance that does not connote negativity.
I’ve thought this meaning a long time ago and looked over it because I alone can’t make the change. I’m so glad that right now, it has come to the knowledge of everyone that the word “非“ isn’t good to be called a continent because the meaning is so negative.
Respect is reciprocal. China must learn to respect Africa/Africans if we must do business together. You can't call someone ugly and still do business with him. I should decide how you should call me not you. I encourage this move. Thanks for this initiative.
I am uncomfortable with the name Fei Zhou which means an Ugly continent so I seek for the immediate adjustment and change of the name to Fu Zhou in the interest of our mutually benefiting relationship and peaceful co~existence. MD for BAM family
its a look down on d continent “Africa” to b addressed as poor and ugly continent while all d natural resources dat sustains d whole wide world comes from Africa. then, why not name and address her as richest continent than d poorest continent.
Africa deserves better !
Approved. That name is degrading the richest continent in the world.
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In Africa we believe your name is a sacred part of you. On the other hand, a name is a continuous proclamation of identity. We refuse to be identified as such. If they are our best ally as they claim, they must not officially name as friend dirty.