Experts say Chinese agricultural demonstration centers have significantly helped train personnel and increase crop production, but their performance could be improved through a better understanding of African countries' needs and situations.
China and African countries should not fail to take advantage of "unprecedented historical opportunities" for cooperation, Vice-Foreign Minister Zhang Ming said on Tuesday at the opening of the China-Africa Relations Roundtable conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Though Africa's clean energy market faces roadblocks, such as insufficient infrastructure and financing channels, the continent is a gold mine for many Chinese companies due to its abundant solar and nuclear resources.
Shadrack Kapaito stood in the shade of the only tall tree outside Olasiti village, near Kenya's Amboseli National Park, and waited to greet his special guests.
Chinese culture will gain popularity in Africa with increasing economic interaction between the two sides, creating a market for Chinese media content on the African continent, said Koos Bekker, chairman of the South African media company Naspers.
South Africa sees the meeting of Chinese and African leaders on Friday and Saturday as a chance to further consolidate relations through South-South cooperation, focusing on industrialization and regional economic integration, according to a senior diplomat.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here Wednesday for his second visit to the "rainbow nation" since becoming China's head of state.
African city Mayors said on Wednesday they would follow China in making urban centers the drivers of economic growth and investment in Africa.
South Africa sees the upcoming meeting of Chinese and African leaders as a chance to further consolidate relations through South-South cooperation, focusing on industrialization and regional economic integration, according to a senior diplomat.
After riding the domestic growth wave for more than three decades, CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co, a part of China’s largest train manufacturer, is taking advantage of opportunities in South Africa’s vast rail-equipment market.
Johannesburg made final preparations for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) meeting that starts on Friday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his South African counterpart, Jacob Zuma, held talks here Wednesday, discussing ways to further the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two emerging economies.