In the picturesque city of Changsha, a cool breeze from the Xiangjiang River whispers through landmarks like Yuelu Mountain and Orange Isle. Inside the exhibition halls, the rich aromas of African tea, spices, and essential oils filled the air, as a renowned showcase of China-Africa cooperation brands got underway. The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade… Continue reading CAETE Serves as an Apt Venue for African Businesses to Boost Exports, Form Lasting Links
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UNDP Official Discusses Transforming Africa-China Partnerships Through Innovation, Trade, and Green Growth
Representatives from numerous international organisations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), attended the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), held in June in Changsha, Hunan Province. Among them was Ahunna Eziakonwa, UN assistant secretary general and director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa, who took part in several activities at the expo. Her… Continue reading UNDP Official Discusses Transforming Africa-China Partnerships Through Innovation, Trade, and Green Growth
New Agreements and Projects Expand the Scope of China-Africa Cooperation across All Sectors
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). It is also the inaugural year for implementing the outcomes of the 2024 FOCAC Summit in Beijing. In June, Changsha, Hunan Province, hosted a series of China-Africa engagements poised to deepen their ties further. On 11 June, the Ministerial… Continue reading New Agreements and Projects Expand the Scope of China-Africa Cooperation across All Sectors
The Central Chinese Province Emerges as a Key Player in China-African Trade and Investment Cooperation
The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) was a prime opportunity for Citygreen Sports, a Chinese supplier of synthetic turf, to boost its visibility. “Africa is one of our main markets. The expo allows us to showcase our products to African customers and engage directly with government representatives to discuss potential projects,” Wu Huan,… Continue reading The Central Chinese Province Emerges as a Key Player in China-African Trade and Investment Cooperation
China and Mozambique Celebrate 50 Years of Robust Friendship, Strategic Cooperation, and Shared Development Goals
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Mozambique. To commemorate this milestone, ChinAfrica spoke with Maria Gustava, Mozambique’s ambassador to China, about the state of bilateral relations, China-Africa cooperation, and key developments shaping the global landscape. The following is an edited excerpt from the interview. ChinAfrica: Over the past five decades, what, in… Continue reading China and Mozambique Celebrate 50 Years of Robust Friendship, Strategic Cooperation, and Shared Development Goals
Changsha Has Played a Pioneering Role in Reshaping Cross-Continental Trade and Cooperation
From the 50,000 pieces of Changsha Kiln ceramics recovered from the Tang Dynasty shipwreck “Black Stone” to today’s weekly cargo flights between China and Africa, Changsha’s trade with the African continent has spanned over a thousand years. This historic cultural city is playing an increasingly vital role in China-Africa economic and trade cooperation, with a… Continue reading Changsha Has Played a Pioneering Role in Reshaping Cross-Continental Trade and Cooperation
China’s Reform And Opening Up Has Benefitted Africa In Multifarious Ways
Joaquim Chissano, former President of Mozambique, has said that Africa has gained much from China’s economic development, particularly due to its reform and opening up policy. China inspires African nations in their quest for national renewal and creates new development prospects through mutually beneficial cooperation. Since the establishment of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in… Continue reading China’s Reform And Opening Up Has Benefitted Africa In Multifarious Ways
China Is Expected To Play Bigger Role In Africa’s Path To Industrialisation
As Africa pushes forward its industrialisation process, the Chinese-built industrial parks and free trade zones have assumed special significance as drivers of the region’s industrial development and job creation. At the same time, Africa is also learning from China’s successful experience in industrialisation. What are the ways in which China and African countries can deepen… Continue reading China Is Expected To Play Bigger Role In Africa’s Path To Industrialisation
China-Africa Cooperation Showed New Vitality in 2023
The year 2023 marked the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the 10th year since Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Africa in 2013, his first foreign visit after taking office, during which he proposed the principles of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith for China’s Africa policy and the principle… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation Showed New Vitality in 2023
China-Africa Economic And Trade Expo Propels Closer Economic Partnership
For much of the past 20 years, the Chinese economic engagement with Africa could be summarised in two words: investment and trade. During this period, China’s trade figures with African nations have been remarkable. For instance, in 2022, China-Africa trade surged to a record high of $282 billion, highlighting how China’s business cooperation with the… Continue reading China-Africa Economic And Trade Expo Propels Closer Economic Partnership