聚焦中非经贸博览会：中非经贸合作加速 双向奔赴共谋发展

Group 1 - The Fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is being held in Changsha, Hunan, with participation from 53 African countries and over 4,700 Chinese and African enterprises, associations, and financial institutions, attracting more than 30,000 attendees [1] - The trade volume of Nigerian mineral exports to China exceeded 500 million RMB last year, with expectations to double to 1 billion RMB this year, reflecting the deepening bilateral relations and improved trade facilitation [1] - The announcement of 100% zero-tariff measures on products from 53 African countries by China is expected to enhance the entry of high-quality African goods into the Chinese market, boosting confidence among African exhibitors [1] Group 2 - Chinese manufacturing and services are also expanding into Africa through the platform of the expo, with significant demand for infrastructure, commercial development, and livelihood projects in Africa presenting opportunities for Chinese companies [2] - A Jiangsu agricultural machinery company reported sales of 600-800 units of their combined harvester in Africa annually, indicating growing popularity of Chinese agricultural products [2] - In the first quarter of this year, a Hunan engineering machinery company's sales revenue in Africa surpassed 1 billion RMB, exceeding 60% of last year's total revenue, showcasing strong performance in the African market [2] Group 3 - The trade volume between China and Africa reached a historical high of 295.56 billion USD in 2024, with China maintaining its position as Africa's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years [2] - In the first four months of this year, the trade volume between China and Africa reached 103.1 billion USD, reflecting an 8.1% year-on-year growth [2]