Senegal and China have similar histories and now face the same challenge of realizing the dream of building prosperous countries, says China's ambassador to Senegal, Xia Huang.
As China maintains its position as the top trader with Africa, efforts must be made to ensure that trade between the two remains balanced, says former US ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso.
Junheng Li insists she is not as frightening as the title of her new book might suggest.
China needs to understand more about its own identity and values in order to develop effective soft power abroad, says Michael Barr, lecturer in international politics at Newcastle University, England.
A new national marketing strategy is promoting the country as a vibrant destination for tourists and culture buffs as well as investors.
Steve Rayner has a China dream, and it is a very special one at that. In this dream he sees cities with clear blue skies and roads that have been totally freed of private cars.
As China's consumer spending continues to grow, financial institutions must be given leeway to adjust credit card interest rates to remain competitive, says Ling Hai, MasterCard's division president for China.
BRICS nations play a crucial role in shaping Africa's economic resurgence, says political geographer.
China's involvement in Africa has been steep learning curve for diplomats, businesses, says academic.
Intellectual exchanges, particularly between think tanks, are crucial for the success and growth of Sino-African ties, says Elizabeth Sidiropoulos.
An academic looking at Chinese-African business connections says he can hear music playing.
Tash Aw says that for many people China is now replacing the United States as the "promised land" to go and live and pursue their dreams.