China’s Assistance Measures and Commitments to African Countries:
China has reaffirmed a wide range of assistance measures and commitments to African countries, particularly within the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). These include:
Zero-Tariff Treatment: China has committed to providing zero-tariff treatment for 100% of tariff lines on products from least developed African countries that have diplomatic ties with China. This measure aims to significantly increase exports from these countries to China.
Increased Export Facilities: China is actively working to facilitate more exports of quality African products into its market. This involves signing protocols on agricultural exports, registering African food enterprises in China, and deepening cross-border e-commerce cooperation.
Support for Development: China emphasizes supporting African countries in pursuing development paths that fit their national conditions, offering assistance without attaching political conditions, and expanding market access for African goods.
Infrastructure Development: China continues to support numerous infrastructure projects across Africa, including the construction of railways (over 6,000 km), roads (over 6,000 km), ports (nearly 20), and large-scale power plants (over 80). There’s also a commitment to help implement 30 infrastructure projects and promote interconnected development between transport infrastructure and industrial parks.
Financial and Industrial Cooperation: This includes commitments to provide financing support for African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promote local currency settlement, and strengthen collaboration in areas like trade, energy, manufacturing, processing, and healthcare. China aims to help Africa with industrial chain cooperation, including local value chains and deep processing of critical minerals.
Capacity Building and Exchanges: China is providing training opportunities in various fields, establishing research centers, and fostering exchanges in areas like governance experience, digital technology, and traditional medicine.
The Fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE):
The Fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is a major platform for economic and trade cooperation, held biennially.
Dates and Location: The Expo is being held in Changsha City, Hunan Province, China, from June 12 to 15, 2025.
Theme: The theme for this year’s expo is “China and Africa: Together Toward Modernization.”
Scale and Participation: It is attracting a significant number of attendees, with over 30,000 Chinese and African participants expected, including representatives from 53 African countries, 11 international organizations, and more than 4,700 companies.
Activities: The expo features over 20 economic and trade activities. This includes exhibitions showcasing China’s iconic projects in Africa (such as infrastructure and railway systems) and African specialties from over 40 countries.
Project Signings: A substantial number of cooperation projects are expected to be signed during the event. Reports indicate that 279 cooperation projects were submitted, with 175 of them set to be signed, involving a total worth of $11.39 billion. These projects cover various sectors, including engineering and construction, smart manufacturing, power and energy, transportation, information services, culture, and healthcare.
Objectives: The Expo aims to implement the “Ten Partnership Actions” for modernization proposed at the FOCAC Beijing Summit and to advance high-quality development in China-Africa economic and trade cooperation. It serves as a “golden bridge” for practical cooperation and a platform to build momentum for future collaborations. https://www.facebook.com/jeff.mah.5/posts/pfbid02Gr9Sc4RhuoeviURZsXNbx5SQ3ortHaQF8uFXnDktDyMsqP56BcGNJ8jJrYpGadt8l?__cft__[0]=AZWzkGe_-gaJsvFTSOVD4NjKXJY5NBWZCMcRVhtcd1NJHsi1hMR5pWtZRl807-uX56-ywxeUWZGG7fza8Nokm8JFyMW04C4RgH5bqXUyPRte9-3poMpQ0rYljUw9YFLMucrQtfeB7FOPUoB8c24PmOn7&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R
