The second China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo was scheduled to be held in Changsha in September. On March 16, Vice Governor of Hunan Province He Baoxiang presided over the first preparatory meeting. He Baoxiang stressed that we should adhere to the correct political stance to make adequate preparations for the expo.

The main venues of the second China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo are set up in Changsha International Conference Center and Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center, and the sub-venue is in the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Innovation Demonstration Park.

Four major events will be held, including leadership meeting, dinner party, touring around the centers, opening ceremony and China-Africa economic and trade cooperation forum.

Four special forums, several economic and trade negotiations, and one supporting activity will be organized.

Cloud meeting, cloud exhibition, and cloud negotiations will be arranged simultaneously.

He Baoxiang said that the successful convening of the second China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is an important measure to implement the eight major initiatives for China-Africa cooperation, and it is also a practical need for building Hunan Province into a hub of reform and opening up in inland regions. All institutions and departments across the province are urged to adhere to the correct political stance, have clear responsibilities, and strengthen communication and collaboration. Efforts should be made to promote precise arrangement of activities and cooperative projects, strengthen project scheduling, follow projects progress and implantation, and make adequate preparations based on actual cooperation demands. Both online and offline activities will be held, and adjustments will be made according to the epidemic situation to ensure safety.

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: hunan.gov.cn