Expo gives Sino-African cooperation a big boost
China DailyThe Second China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opens in Changsha, Hunan province on Sept 26, 2021. This year, bilateral trade between China and the continent defied pandemic pressure, rising 40.5 percent year-on-year to hit $139.1 billion in the first seven months. With six African countries-Kenya, Algeria, Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Africa and Senegal-headlining the event as guests of honor, the expo signaled new opportunities as the continent races to firm up its trade and investment ties with China. Kenyan companies that participated in the expo reported a ready Chinese market longing for the African products. Finally, regarding import and export regulations, China and African countries could consider reducing trade tariffs to enhance the accessibility of both markets.