The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opened with the participation of 53 African countries
The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opened Thursday in the Chinese city of Changsha, with the participation of more than 30,000 participants from 53 African countries, 11 international organizations, and more than 4,700 companies, trade associations, and financial institutions from China and Africa.
In his speech at the opening of the exhibition, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that his country will support African countries in their efforts to develop “development models that are compatible with their national conditions,” adding that Beijing also intends to “strengthen strategic synergy with Africa and explore opportunities for economic integration with the continent”.
The Chinese Foreign Minister emphasized that China is determined to intensify its cooperation with Africa within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, particularly in strategic sectors such as green industry, e-commerce, and technological innovation.
The exhibition includes six pavilions and one zone, showcasing major projects by Chinese companies operating in the fields of infrastructure, rail transport, and satellite technology in Africa.
The African Commodity Pavilion will showcase products from more than 40 African countries and regions, and 175 cooperation projects worth $11.39 billion are expected to be signed during the expo, according to Chinese media.
