People power

Chinese NGOs give new impetus to people-to-people exchanges in Africa.

Driving Force

Chinese carmakers are beating a path to Africa, attracted by its rapidly growing infrastructure and rising wealth.

Back to nature

China increases efforts to protect African wildlife through public campaigns and private missions.

All roads lead to union

As African countries look for closer integration, building infrastructure is seen as pivotal, and China is playing a key role.

Trade tilt

In China, the arrival of the Lunar New Year is often associated with change, and as the nation prepares to usher in the Year of the Snake, Africa may well be the word Chinese exporters use most to describe trade prospects for the coming 12 months. Africa assumes such importance not only because of growing bilateral trade, but also because of continuing uncertainty about Chinese exports in developed markets.

Trading nations

Rich and poor, from far and wide, migrants have turned a small Chinese city into business hub with indelible links to Africa.

Open for business

Private Chinese companies increasingly see Africa as an opportunity to be tapped - and Africans see benefits for themselves.

Work in progress

Chinese companies playing major role in African infrastructure development despite tough conditions.

Mutual benefit

As China-Africa trade and investment soar, many leaders see relationship as central to continent.

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