The Third China—Africa Economic And Trade Expo is coming!
The China—Africa Economic And Trade Expo (CAETE) is 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 biennially. It is committed to building a new mechanism for China-Africa economic and trade cooperation; a new platform for the implementation of economic and trade initiatives under FOCAC, and a new window for China-Africa economic and trade cooperation at the sub-national level. Held in June 2019 and September 2021, the first two sessions have yielded fruitful results including the signing of 216 projects with a total investment of USD 43.02 billion.
The 3rd CAETE, on the theme of “Common Development for a Shared Future”, is about to kick off in Changsha, Hunan, in June 2023. Guided by the spirit of the 8th FOCAC Ministerial Conference, the Expo will focus on the “Nine Programs” for China-Africa cooperation and organize various events in various forms, attracting thousands of participants to Changsha, including Chinese and African dignitaries and diplomats, representatives of international organizations, financial institutions, business associations, chambers of commerce, and media, entrepreneurs, experts, and scholars.
1. Time: June 29-July 2, 2023
2. Theme: Common Development for a Shared Future
3. Sponsored by Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and People’s Government of Hunan Province
4. Host City: Changsha, Hunan, China
5. Venue: Changsha International Conference Center (main venue), Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center (main exhibition venue); China-Africa Economic and Trade Innovation Park in Hunan Gaoqiao Grand Market (sub-exhibition venue)
I.Main Events
1.Opening Ceremony and China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum
2.High-Level Forums
1) China-Africa Infrastructure Cooperation Forum
Introduction: The forum will focus on the “Nine Programs” for China-Africa Cooperation and China-Africa Cooperation Vision 2035 to guide all parties to collaborate and innovate in investment and financing models, project cooperation and business structures so as to promote high-quality and sustainable development of China-Africa infrastructure cooperation in the new era and jointly contribute to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Sponsored by State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC)
Organized by China International Contractors Association (CHINCA), China Development Bank (CDB), The Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM), and China Export&Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE).
2) China-Africa Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Cooperation Forum
Introduction: The forum aims to share the experience and practices of SPS and food safety management, introduce the policy for African agricultural and food products to enter China, exchange information on the effectiveness of the “green channel” for African agricultural and food products exported to China and on the needs of African countries, so as to promote the healthy development of China-Africa trade in food and agricultural products.
Sponsored by General Administration of Customs of China (GACC)
Organized by Changsha Customs
3)China-Africa Healthcare Development Forum
Introduction: The forum aims to promote China-Africa healthcare projects, contributing to the building of China-Africa health community, facilitate China-Africa coordination in healthcare policies, markets, products, technologies, and projects, and promote the mutual recognition of China-Africa pharmaceutical product registration standards, procedures and quality management systems, and implementation of cooperation projects. A China-Africa Healthcare Report will be released.
Sponsored by National Medical Products Administration (NMPA)
Organized by China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMHPIE), Hunan Provincial Medical Products Administration and Hunan Provincial Health Commission
4)China-Africa Agri-Food Supply Chain Cooperation Forum
Introduction: The forum presents a dialogue on deepening China-Africa agri-food supply chain cooperation, with the focus on agri-food, among others, to help African countries to grasp the opportunities of exporting China, recover from the pandemic, and achieve value chain upgrading and sustainable development, and to help African farmers to improve their income.
Sponsored by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and International Trade Center (ITC)
Organized by China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-products (CFNA), China-Africa Development Fund (CADFund), China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Hunan Sub-council and Division of Country Programmes (DCP) of International Trade Centre (ITC)
5)China-Africa Quality Infrastructure Connectivity Forum
Introduction: The forum aims to exchange views on the connectivity of China-Africa quality infrastructure, promote the alignment of quality policies, measurement, standards, certification, and accreditation in trade rules for China-Africa unimpeded trade flow and cooperation quality and efficiency boost, and contribute to the soft connectivity of Belt and Road Initiative.
Sponsored by State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)
Organized by Hunan Provincial Administration for Market Regulation and Development Research Center of State Administration for Market Regulation
6)China-Africa Private Sector Cooperation Forum
Introduction: The forum encourages Chinese and African private sectors to innovate investment and cooperation models, deepen cooperation in traditional industries with competitive advantages such as industrial promotion and infrastructure construction, and cultivate the new economy sector so that the investment of Chinese private enterprises in Africa can be extended to the higher-end of the value chain and emerging areas, and the bilateral cooperation will have more participation synergy among all parties.
Sponsored by All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC)
Organized by Hunan Federation of Industry and Commerce and China-Africa Business Council
7)Forum on China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Introduction: The forum aims to interpret the policies related to China-Africa TCM economic and trade cooperation, introduce the TCM industry in Africa, recommend TCM varieties suitable for cultivation in Africa, introduce TCM history and typical cases, promote TCM exchange and cooperation, release TCM industry cooperation projects, introduce China’s export bases of TCM trade in service, and organize negotiations between Chinese and African enterprises and other market players.
Sponsored by National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Organized by China Medical Pharmaceutical Material Association (CMPMA) and Hunan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
8)China-Africa Women’s Forum
Introduction: The forum aims to bring into play the unique role of women in economic and social development. Chinese and African government officials, entrepreneurs and scholars will share their views on the theme of poverty reduction from the perspective of trade cooperation, women's education, and public welfare and charity. It aims to share the experiences and achievements of China and Africa in the field of women’s development.
Sponsored by All-China Women’s Federation
Organized by Hunan Women’s Federation and the People’s Government of Changsha City
3.Promotion and Business Matchmaking Events
1)Project Fair of the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation
Introduction: The event will introduce the development of the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation, release the latest policies and pilot initiatives, and organize B2B events on specific projects.
Sponsored by Department of Commerce of Hunan Province and the People’s Government of Changsha City
2)Promotion Conference for Industrial Parks in Africa
Introduction: The event will interpret the prospects and channels for industrial parks and enterprises to participate in the key projects of the “Nine Programs”; it will invite typical parks in China and Africa to introduce their strategic development plans and leading industries; it will also organize B2B event for African industrial parks and Chinese enterprises.
Sponsored by China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) and Africa Economic Zones Organization (AEZO)
3)China-Africa Fair for Investment and Trade in Agri-food Products
Introduction: The event will discuss the transformation and upgrading of agricultural trade driven by digital cooperation, interpret the investment policies in agri-food products in Africa, discuss the development of low-carbon economy and international agricultural trade, and organize negotiations between Chinese and African buyers and suppliers of agri-food products such as oil seeds, nuts, coffee, aquatic and marine products, etc.
Sponsored by China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-products (CFNA)
4)China-Africa Fair for Investment and Trade in Light Industry Products (Fashion Products)
Introduction: The event aims to connect Chinese and African buyers and suppliers of light industry products, facilitate trade transactions, stimulate consumption, and accelerate market development, discuss the development trend of China-Africa trade of light industry products, and present the industrial base of hair products, cases and bags, and lighters in Shaoyang, Hunan.
Sponsored by China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Light Industrial Products and Arts-Crafts (CCCLA) and People’s Government of Shaoyang City
5)China-Africa Fair for Investment and Trade in Textiles and Clothing
Introduction: The event interprets African textile and clothing market, investment environment and related policies, arranges B2B networking to facilitate trade and investment project cooperation, and builds a platform for industry chain and supply chain cooperation in China-Africa textile and clothing industry.
Sponsored by China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles (CCCT)
6)Promotion Events for African Countries
Introduction: Presentation of investment environment and projects of African countries.
Sponsored by Investment Promotion Agencies of African Countries
7)Conference for Economic and Trade Cooperation between Chinese Provinces (Municipalities and Autonomous Regions) and African Countries
Introduction: Conference for Economic and Trade Cooperation held by theme provinces, guest provinces (municipalities and autonomous regions), and cities in Hunan Province for their respective key African partner countries; B2B events will also be organized.The events organized by other cities of Hunan province include ①China-Africa Cities Forum (Changsha); ②China-Africa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (Changsha); ③ Promotion Conference for China (Hunan) Pilot Free Trade Zone Changsha Area; ④China (Hengyang)–Africa Green Development and Electricity Cooperation Conference; ⑤Promotion Conference for Yueyang China-Africa Industrial and Trade Park; ⑥China-Africa Forum on Non-ferrous Metals (Minerals) Cooperation Chenzhou; ⑦ China Yongzhou Land Port Special Event; ⑧ China-Africa Agricultural Machinery, Electronic Ceramics and Printing Products Matchmaking Fair (Loudi). The above events will be held in Changsha during the expo.
4.Thematic Seminars
1)High-level Seminar of the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation
Introduction: the seminar will discuss and promote further institutional coordination between the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the development of African economic and trade project bank, barter trade plus investment model, China-Africa standards harmonization, financial innovation and technical trade initiatives, etc.
Sponsored by Counsellors’ Office of the State Council (COSC) and Hunan Provincial People’s Government
Organized by China Association of Trade in Services (CATIS) and China Council for International Investment Promotion (CCIIP)
2)China-Africa Digital Economy Seminar
Introduction: the seminar will discuss the opportunities and challenges of the development of digital economy in China and Africa and assess the development and cooperation prospects; it will also discuss topics such as China-Africa digital trade development, industry cooperation and layout under digital economy, and the system for cross-border data flow and practice innovation.
Sponsored by China Electronics Chamber of Commerce (CECC)
3)China-Africa TVET Cooperation Seminar
Introduction: The seminar aims to promote China-Africa TVET cooperation to serve the economic and trade cooperation, share success stories, and introduce cooperation opportunities in African countries; it will also discuss means to cultivate local employees for Chinese enterprises in Africa and effectively improve the vocational and technical skills of local employees.
Sponsored by Department of Education of Hunan Province and Department of Commerce of Hunan Province
Organized by Vocational Education Alliance for China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation
4)Seminar on China-Africa Automobile Industry Cooperation
Introduction: The seminar will interpret the latest policy trends of China's automobile exports, introduce the development, market, regulations and policies, and investment environment of the automobile industry in Africa (by representatives of African countries) as well as overseas financing and credit support policies (by Chinese financial institutions), and share success stories of Chinese automobile makers in Africa.
Sponsored by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM)
5)Seminar on China’s Corporate Social Responsibility in Africa: the Role of Chinese Companies in African Communities
Introduction: The seminar will showcase the achievements of Chinese companies in promoting community development in Africa, discuss the CSR initiatives of Chinese companies in Africa, release the phased results of the initiative of “100 Companies in 1,000 Villages”, publish the “White Paper on Social Responsibility of Chinese Companies in Africa”, and showcase the good practices of Chinese companies.
Sponsored by Alliance of Chinese Business in Africa for Social Responsibilities
6)Seminar on Think Tanks for China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation
Introduction: The seminar will invite China-Africa experts and scholars, representatives from Chinese universities and think tanks to discuss economic and trade exchanges and cooperation between China and African countries, and build a high-end think tank alliance for China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.
Sponsored by Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation of MOFCOM and China-Africa Economic and Trade Research Institute.
II.Exhibition
Time: June 29-July 2. June 29 and 30 open for professional visitors only; July 1 and 2 open for the public.
The main exhibition venue consists of six single exhibition halls and an outdoor square for the exhibition, with an exhibition area of about 80,000 square meters. During the exhibition, special areas will be set up in the main exhibition venue to provide venues for exhibitors and buyers to hold new product launches, company promotions, B2B events, project signing ceremonies and other events. The sub-venue will mainly use the permanent exhibition hall of the Expo for exhibition and display. The setup of the main exhibition is as follows.
1.Exhibition Highlights. It includes the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Achievements Exhibition (including the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Solutions and Cases Exhibition, the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Exhibition), Chinese-African Women's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Achievement Exhibition, the Countries of Honor Exhibition, the Theme Provinces Exhibition, the Central SOEs Exhibition, etc.
2.African Companies. It showcases African brand commodities, specialty agri-food products, consumer goods, cultural tourism, and finance and other services. It aims to strengthen cooperation with investment and trade promotion agencies and chambers of commerce and associations in African countries. It will facilitate negotiation between buyers, traders and exhibitors by providing printed and/or digital exhibitors and product lists in advance.
3.Chinese Companies. The exhibition is categorized by industries, with remanufacturing, healthcare, consumer electronics, culture, sports and tourism, agriculture, auto parts and components as the highlights; it will also display agri-food products, light industry and consumer goods, mechanical and electrical products, mining industry chain, trade in service, etc.
4.Chinese Provinces (Municipalities, Autonomous Regions). The exhibition is to showcase their image, cooperation achievements with Africa, and major companies investing in Africa.
5.Domestic and Foreign Trade Integration. By building a platform for the integration of domestic and foreign trade and consumption upgrading, the exhibition aims to help Chinese export-oriented businesses expand the domestic market.
6.Outdoor Exhibition. It displays large exhibits including construction machinery, agricultural machinery, and automobiles.
III. Venue Address and Contact Information
1. Main Venue: Changsha International Conference Center (No. 108 Guozhan Road, Changsha, Hunan, PRC)
2. Main Exhibition Venue: Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center (No. 118 Guozhan Road, Changsha, Hunan, PRC)
3. Sub-Exhibition Venue: China-Africa Economic and Trade Innovation Park 3. (No. 578, Section 1, East 2nd Ring Road, Changsha, Hunan, PRC)
4. Contact Information
The 3rd CAETE Organizing Committee Secretariat
Address: No.98, Wuyi Avenue, Changsha City, Hunan Province, PRC
Tel for conference inquiries:
Yang Jianke,+86-18518500050, yangjianke@foxmail.com
Tel for exhibition inquiries:
Ma Xinlu,+86-13603547653, maxinlu@nsevents.cn