Group 1: Infrastructure Development - The Nairobi Expressway, a 27.1 km toll road, connects Nairobi city center to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, significantly reducing travel time from potentially 3 hours to just 20 minutes [3] - The project, developed by China Road and Bridge Corporation in collaboration with the Kenyan government, was completed in under two years, showcasing "Chinese speed" even during the pandemic [3] - The expressway has lowered logistics and commuting costs, stimulated real estate and other industries along its route, and created over 500 local jobs, accounting for approximately 95% of total employment [3] Group 2: Rail Infrastructure - The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning 472 km, has improved cargo transport from Mombasa Port, making it cheaper and more efficient, thus enhancing commercial development and safety in the region [4][5] - The railway project utilized Chinese standards, equipment, technology, and management, establishing a new model for overseas cooperation in the railway industry [5] - Future plans include extending the refrigerated transport network to more agricultural areas and integrating with the cold chain systems of neighboring East African countries [5] Group 3: Educational and Medical Collaboration - Kenya and China are significant partners in education, with institutions like the University of Nairobi hosting the first Confucius Institute in Sub-Saharan Africa, and scholarships provided for Kenyan students in critical fields such as technology and medicine [6] - Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango emphasized the need for local production of essential medicines and invited Chinese enterprises to invest in the African medical sector under the framework of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum [6][7] - The increasing presence of Chinese pharmaceutical companies in Africa aims to enhance local manufacturing capabilities and develop talent in the industry, contributing to the "Health Silk Road" initiative [6][7]
非洲学者研究中国,除了基础设施还会关注哪些
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-12-04 09:21