China-Africa Trade Volume up 2.7% in January-August

10:59, 10 September 2024
© AP Photo / Greg Baker
Muhammad Nooh Osman
Writer/Editor
All materials
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit recently concluded in Beijing from September 4 to 6. The summit brought together leaders from 53 African countries to strengthen the China-Africa partnership and address global challenges such as poverty, climate change, and economic inequality.
Sputnik
China-Africa trade turnover reached $192.44 billion in January-August, up 2.7% year-on-year, according to China's General Administration of Customs.
According to the data released by the agency, exports from China to Africa decreased by 2.1% to $112.97 billion. However, imports from the continent to China increased by 10.4% to $79.47 billion.
Sub-Saharan Africa
US Proposes Assistance Package to Gabon to Prevent Chinese Military Base Establishment
8 September, 18:35
On September 5, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the opening ceremony of the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation that Beijing is willing to deepen cooperation with Africa in industry, agriculture, infrastructure construction, trade, and investment.
According to the Chinese leader, "mutually beneficial cooperation is the sunny road to the betterment of long-term and fundamental interests of all countries."
economyXi JinpingChinaBeijingcooperationForum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)tradeexportimportAsiaInternational