Hunan remains one of the most active Chinese provinces in economic ties with Africa with its efforts in boosting bilateral trade and investment. Professor Dai Li at Hunan University and Dr. Khalifa Sy Diop on the Hunan China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Council explain how latest developments have made the central province an ideal springboard for African companies hoping to enter China.
1. Hunan’s provincial government aims to assure African traders of security, access in China (6:31)
2. Hunan keen to try out new things, encouraged to take leadership role in working with Africa (9:53)
3. CAETE features products not commonly seen at international expos to help Africa grow (14:23)
4. Policymakers encouraged to develop trade routes to reduce costs, further reforms, stabilize bonds (18:37)
5. African businesses need to acquire information, increase value (20:52)