In 2024, China-Africa trade reached $295.6 billion, a 4.8 percent year-on-year increase, setting a record high for the fourth consecutive year.

China has maintained its position as Africa's largest trading partner for 16 straight years.

Since its launch in 2019, the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) has been held three times. This year’s expo brings new exhibition zones and innovative cooperation models, injecting fresh momentum into China-Africa cooperation.