第四届中非经贸博览会将于六月在长沙举办 中非经贸合作不断取得新进展

Group 1: Trade and Economic Cooperation - The Fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo will be held from June 12 to 15 in Changsha, marking a significant event for China-Africa economic exchanges in 2024 [1] - In 2024, the trade volume between China and Africa reached $295.6 billion, a year-on-year increase of 4.8%, marking the fourth consecutive year of record highs [1] - China has maintained its position as Africa's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with imports from Africa totaling $116.8 billion (up 6.9%) and exports to Africa reaching $178.8 billion (up 3.5%) [1] Group 2: Investment and Industrial Cooperation - Chinese enterprises have increased investments in various economic and trade zones in Africa, contributing significantly to local tax revenue, employment, and export earnings [1] - Successful examples include the Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone in Egypt and the East Africa Trade and Logistics Park in Tanzania, which is expected to create over 20,000 jobs [1] - Over the past five years, Chinese direct investment in Africa has averaged over $3 billion annually, with private enterprises accounting for over 70% of the total number of Chinese companies investing in Africa [3] Group 3: Emerging Fields and Financial Cooperation - In the digital economy, Chinese companies have built multiple large data centers in Africa and provided cloud computing services, while 5G technology has been widely applied in mining and urban management [2] - The cumulative installed capacity of solar power stations built through China-Africa cooperation has exceeded 1.5 GW, meeting the electricity needs of millions of African households [2] - Financial cooperation includes the issuance of "Panda bonds" in China by Egypt and the African Export-Import Bank, enhancing financial ties between China and Africa [2] Group 4: Trade Policies and Market Access - Since December 1 of the previous year, China has implemented a zero-tariff policy on 100% of products from the least developed African countries, resulting in imports from these countries reaching $21.42 billion, a 15.2% increase [2] - The China International Import Expo has established a "Africa Product Zone" to facilitate discussions between domestic buyers and African exhibitors, promoting African quality products in the Chinese market [2]