The highly anticipated China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) and the China Engineering Technology Exhibition are scheduled from November 28 to 30, 2024, at the Abuja Trade and Convention Center (ACCI), marking a significant step in enhancing economic ties between China and Africa.
Here are quick facts:
Event Dates:
November 28-30, 2024
Location:
Abuja Trade and Convention Center (ACCI), Abuja, Nigeria
Opening Hours:
Daily at 9 AM
Attendance:
Free
Sponsors:
Secretariat of the CAETE Organizing Committee and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment
Previous Success:
– Three previous sessions held
Third session in Changsha, Hunan (June 2023) featured:
– 120 projects signed
– Total investments of USD 10.3 billion
– Exhibition area of 100,000 square meters
– Over 1,700 exhibitors from Chinese and African enterprises
Focus for 2024:
– Implementing the Dakar Action Plan of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
– Innovative development and enhancing brand influence across Africa
– Serving as a pilot zone for deep economic and trade cooperation between China and Africa
Exhibition Areas:
1. New Energy: New energy vehicles, solar equipment, wind power devices
2. Architecture: Construction hardware, steel, door/window fittings, plumbing equipment
3. Machinery: Construction machinery (excavators, cranes), agricultural equipment (seeders, harvesters)
4. Power Transmission and Transformation: Transformers, switch cabinets, wires, cables
5. Home Appliances & Furniture: Refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, sofas, beds, tables, chairs
6. Manufacturing: Automotive parts, electronic components, industrial robots
7. Pan-Infrastructure: Materials for road/bridge construction, public facility equipment, communication networks
8. Circular Economy: Environmental protection and resource recycling
9. Comprehensive Area: Foods, agricultural products, unique African commodities
Major Events:
– Opening Ceremony and China-Africa (Nigeria) Infrastructure Cooperation Forum
– China-Africa Business Matching Conference
– China-Africa Economic and Trade Exchange and Matchmaking Conference
– China-Africa (Nigeria) Pharmaceutical and Health Industry Cooperation Conference
Outlook:
High expectations for strengthening economic partnerships between China and Africa, paving the way for future collaborations and investments. The expo is poised to be a significant milestone in advancing shared economic goals and fostering sustainable development across the continent.
