The 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo achieves unprecedented milestones

The third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo closed on Sunday in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province. The four-day exhibition showcased nearly 1,600 kinds of commodities from 29 African countries, representing a remarkable 166-percent increase compared to the previous expo.

The event witnessed active participation with some 1,500 exhibitors, indicating a 70 percent increase from the previous session. This year's expo achieved several unprecedented milestones. A total of 120 projects were signed, amounting to 10.3 billion USD in value.