African businesspeople visit the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Demonstration Park during the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo held in Changsha, Hunan province, June 29, 2023. [Photo by Xu Hang/chinadaily.com.cn]
The third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo kicked off on Thursday in Changsha of Hunan province. The expo welcomes more "Made in Africa" products into China and aims to boost business links between the two sides.
Centered around the theme of "Common Development for a Shared Future," the four-day event will be attended by representatives from 53 African countries and multiple international organizations.
It will also include a shopping festival, sales via livestreaming and promotions of African products.
An African business woman showcasing products at the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Demonstration Park during the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo held in Changsha, Hunan province, June 29, 2023. [Photo by Xu Hang/chinadaily.com.cn]
Some animal-shaped carvings on display at the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo held in Changsha, Hunan province, June 29, 2023. [Photo/VCG]
An exhibitor introduces products to a visitor during the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province, June 29, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
This photo shows an outdoor exhibition area at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center during the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province, June 29, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
African performers play drums during the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo at the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Innovation Demonstration Park (Hunan Gaoqiao Grand Market) in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province, June 29, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
People enter the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center during the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province, June 29, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
People visit the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center during the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province, June 29, 2023. [Photo/VCG]