To put in place the “Ten Partnership Actions” for modernization and advance high-quality development in China-Africa economic and trade cooperation, the People’s Government of Hunan Province and the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) will jointly organize the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (hereinafter referred to as “the 4th CAETE”) in Changsha, Hunan from June 12 to 15, 2025.
With the theme “China and Africa: Together Toward Modernization”, the 4th CAETE will highlight the “Ten Partnership Actions” and, in particular, support economic and trade initiatives outlined at the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
The 4th CAETE aims to facilitate the development of the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation by hosting events in areas such as infrastructure, youth innovation and entrepreneurship, CEO dialogue, legal service, logistics, and new energy. It will also provide exhibition and matchmaking platforms for African countries, Chinese provinces/municipalities/autonomous regions, and Chinese and African enterprises.
To deepen cooperation and seek common development, The Youth Cafe is pleased to accept the invitation to attend the Expo.
Introduction to the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo
Overview
The China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is the first follow-up action of the “Eight Major Initiatives”. Co-sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) and the People’s Government of Hunan Province, the Expo is held biannually.
The first three sessions were held in June 2019, September 2021, and June 2023, yielding fruitful results including the signing of 336 projects with a total investment of USD 53.32 billion and contributing to a major platform for the implementation of economic and trade initiatives under FOCAC, and a major window for China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.
The 4th CAETE is scheduled to be held in Changsha, Hunan in June 2025, with over 10,000 participants expected. The event will uphold the guiding principles outlined in President Xi Jinping’s significant remarks on China-Africa cooperation and his congratulatory letter to the 1st CAETE.
To implement the “Ten Partnership Actions”, a variety of activities will be organized to bring together governments, local authorities, think tanks, enterprises, and financial institutions from both China and Africa and other parties to deliberate cooperation endeavors. It is expected to make solid progress in fostering high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.
xxiv. Time: June 12-15, 2025
ii. Venue: Changsha International Conference Center (the main conference venue); Changsha International Exhibition Center (the main exhibition venue); China-Africa Economic and Trade Innovation Park in Hunan Gaoqiao Grand Market and Xiangtan Central International Machinery Park (sub-venues for the CAETE exhibition)
iii. Theme: China and Africa: Together Toward Modernization
iv. Sponsored by People’s Government of Hunan Province and Ministry of Commerce
v. Organized by Department of Commerce of Hunan Province, Trade Development Bureau of Ministry of Commerce, Foreign Affairs Office of Hunan Province, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Hunan Sub-Council, People’s Government of Changsha City, and People’s Government of Xiangtan City
II. Program
The 4th CAETE will organize major events, thematic events, and supporting events. Meanwhile, multiple side events will be organized.
i. Major Events: opening ceremony, leadership meetings, leadership tour, and reception dinner/luncheon.
ii. Thematic Events:
Business matchmaking events will be organized to advance the “Ten Partnership Actions” and to support the development of the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation, contributing to the high-quality development of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.
Special events for investment promotion, project roadshows, business matchmaking, and industrial chain cooperation are encouraged to foster bilateral and multilateral business cooperation.
About The African Youth Cafe
The African Youth Cafe (TAYC) is a Non Governmental Organization and a network registered under section 10 of the Non-Governmental Organizations Coordination Act. The African Youth Cafe is Africa's largest convening community of professionals harnessing youth advocacy, policy and research for social impact, engaging over 4,500 member organizations, 1,200 subject matter experts, and over 947,000 individuals aged 18 to 35 virtually from every country in Africa. Its broad membership enables TYC to fill the role of incubator and trusted centre of excellence for best practices, tools, and standards for youth development. TAYC’s vision is a socially just Africa propelled by youth-led innovative solutions. Its mission is to mobilize young people for socio-economic transformation through inspiration and collective movements. For over a decade, The African Youth Cafe offices have executed more than 45 development cooperation programs backed by 14 distinct donors through service contracts, consultancies, and accountable grants. These initiatives directly engaged civil society organizations in 33 countries.