China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo

The China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (Chinese: 中国-非洲经贸博览会) is a national trade exhibition co-organized by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Hunan Provincial People's Government. It is permanently situated in Hunan and conducted biennially.[1]

History

The first China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo occurred from June 27 to 29, 2019, in Changsha, Hunan Province. China and African nations inked 84 cooperation agreements across several sectors, including trade, investment, infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, aviation, and tourism, amounting to a total value of US$20.8 billion.[2] The second Expo commenced on September 26, 2021, in Changsha, further promoting China-Africa economic and trade relations. The third Expo occurred from June 29 to July 2, 2023, in Changsha.[3]

On May 9, 2024, the official mascots of the Expo, "Huabao" and "Feibao," were revealed, infusing new energy into the event.[4] On March 18, 2025, a promotional event for the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo took place in Beijing, followed by the successful execution of the Expo in Changsha from June 12 to 15.[5][6][7]

See also

References

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