15 African countries are participating in this China-Africa think tanks summit. More than 200 representatives from those 15 African countries will discuss the global issues with the Chinese think tanks.
The 10th meeting of #China–#Africa Thinks Tanks Forum launched today. 200+ representatives from 15 African countries & 🇨🇳 will discuss topics ranging from co-op in urban, digital development to joint fight against COVID19, which will bring intelligence support to upcoming #FOCAC. pic.twitter.com/hnO3jDwVBQ
— 吴鹏 Wu Peng (@WuPeng_MFAChina) October 20, 2021
China is planning to work with African partners on vaccine cooperation, economic recovery and infrastructure development to create new channels for cooperation.
Today, on the second day of the meeting, the Chinese-African think tanks will discuss promoting China-Africa unity in the pandemic fight, BRI in Africa leading to urban development in African cities and towns, and the new plan of FOCAC to shape a shared future of China-Africa community.