Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-11-20 02:01Group 1: Economic Partnership and Trade Agreements - China is actively signing economic partnership agreements to implement 100% zero-tariff measures on products for 53 African countries, with the Republic of Congo being the first beneficiary [1] - China has maintained its position as Africa's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with trade volume expected to reach 2.1 trillion yuan in 2024, setting a new historical record [1] Group 2: Agricultural Trade Growth - The bilateral trade structure between China and Africa is diversifying, with African agricultural products becoming a significant highlight, as imports of agricultural products from Africa to China are projected to exceed 70 billion yuan in 2024 [2] - In the first five months of this year, China imported 15.83 billion yuan worth of agricultural products from Africa, with notable increases in coffee (145.7%), cocoa beans (88.6%), and frozen strawberries (82%) [2] Group 3: Investment and Infrastructure Development - In 2024, China's direct investment in Africa is expected to reach 3.37 billion USD, primarily concentrated in construction, mining, and manufacturing sectors [6] - Chinese enterprises have participated in the construction and renovation of over 10,000 kilometers of railways and nearly 100,000 kilometers of roads across Africa, significantly enhancing regional connectivity [9][10] Group 4: Clean Energy Initiatives - China plays a crucial role in Africa's energy transition, focusing on solar power projects that leverage Africa's abundant solar resources [7] - A solar energy storage project in Côte d'Ivoire, with an investment exceeding 50 million euros, aims to provide stable electricity to 30,000 households and reduce the electricity abandonment rate from 35% to below 5% [8] Group 5: Agricultural Cooperation and Food Security - Chinese agricultural technology has been instrumental in promoting rice cultivation in Guinea-Bissau, increasing the rice planting area from 60,000 hectares to 100,000 hectares [12] - The introduction of hybrid rice varieties has led to significant yield improvements, with some varieties achieving over 10 tons per hectare [12]