BEIJING, April 11 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Thursday that the government encourages Chinese companies to explore new investment potential in Africa in such areas as digital economy and green development, and to innovate the investment-construction-operation model. Responding to a media enquiry on China's investment in Africa, MOC spokesperson He Yadong said at a press conference that the government encourages Chinese firms to expand economic and trade cooperation in Africa in accordance with commercial and market rules. "In recent years, China's investment and cooperation with Africa have developed steadily and healthily," he said, adding that in 2023, China's direct investment in Africa maintained a growing trend, with projects covering diversified sectors such as building materials, automobiles, home appliances and agricultural product processing. He said that China's infrastructure cooperation in Africa in fields such as transportation, energy, electricity and housing has promoted local economic development and improved people's livelihoods. China-Africa economic and trade cooperation has achieved fruitful results, and there is broad space for continued cooperation in the future, he said. ■ |
RSV immunisation for babies: Doctors call for urgent accessHong Kong police arrest four over social media postsAuckland bus services disrupted by police search warrantPolice tackle wheelScreening of Hong Kong Poly U siege documentary slammed by proChinese President Xi Jinping sends a message of sympathy to Donald TrumpRobyn Malcolm takes out best actress gong at France film festivalFlushed underwear leaves council with knickers in a twistBetter funding could prevent more drowningsRelease of kiwi into Te Papa