Global Times used the latest figures on Africa-China trade to celebrate the success of the Belt and road Initiative (BRI) strategy.
China’s imports of African goods reached $60.1 billion in the first half of this year, up 14% year-on-year, the Trade Ministry reported yesterday. Agricultural products are a major part of those imports, and this is the result of China’s policy of promoting agro-industrial development in African countries.
“While agricultural trade plays a crucial role, the long-term development of Africa hinges more strategically on cooperation in industrialization and emerging industries,” according to Global Times](https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202408/1318438.shtml) “GT Voice” column. “By deepening cooperation in the industrial chain, China has helped Africa upgrade its level of industrialization and promote diversified economic development. These acts of collaboration have laid a solid foundation for Africa’s sustainable development and export competitiveness, while elevating China-Africa economic and trade cooperation to new heights.
