A new world: How China-Africa co-operation will usher in a new global economic era

With Chinese President Xi Jinping’s attendance at the FOCAC (Forum on China-African Co-operation) summit on September 5, all eyes are on China and Africa’s heads of state as they convene in Beijing. The announcement of President Xi’s attendance sets a precedent and sets the tone for what is to come regarding Africa’s future. This year, the message is loud and clear: Africa is moving forward, and China is leading the way in widespread industrialisation and modernisation.The attendance of President Xi is a declaration of unity between China and its friendly African states and allies,…