Building together for the future

Experts from China look at the achievements of the China-Africa relationship and at how various issues should be tackled in the years to come

Q1. The China-Africa economic relationship has been on a continuous upswing this century. That relationship has included generous amounts of aid, vast support for major infrastructure projects, building of industrial and agricultural parks, technology transfers and personnel training. Will this trend continue? Is it sustainable? Is there another model for collaboration? Overall, what direction will the relationship take in coming years?

Q2. China is testament to the fact that infrastructure is both a prerequisite and a force multiplier for economic growth. Africa, despite some notable successes - many with Chinese collaboration - is grappling to fill the infrastructure deficit to reach its potential. What are the obstacles? What are the solutions? How can Africa draw on China's success? Apart from China-Africa collaboration, are there possibilities involving other parties such as Europe and the US?