1. About CAETE

Co-sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) and the People’s Government of Hunan Province, the Expo is held biennially. It is committed to building a new mechanism for China-Africa economic and trade cooperation; a new platform for the implementation of economic and trade initiatives under FOCAC, and a new window for China-Africa economic and trade cooperation at the sub-national level. Held in June 2019 and September 2021, the first two sessions have yielded fruitful results including the signing of 216 projects with a total investment of USD 43.02 billion.

The 3rd CAETE, on the theme of “Common Development for a Shared Future”, is about to kick off in Changsha, Hunan, in June 2023. Guided by the spirit of the 8th FOCAC Ministerial Conference, the Expo will focus on the “Nine Programs” for China-Africa cooperation and organize various events in various forms, attracting thousands of participants to Changsha, including Chinese and African dignitaries and diplomats, representatives of international organizations, financial institutions, business associations, chambers of commerce, and media, entrepreneurs, experts, and scholars.

1. Time: June 29-July 2, 2023
2. Host City: Changsha, Hunan, China
3. Venue: Changsha International Conference Center (main venue), Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center (main exhibition venue); China-Africa Economic and Trade Innovation Park in Hunan Gaoqiao Grand Market (sub-exhibition venue)
4. Sponsored by Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and People’s Government of Hunan Province
5. Organized by Department of Commerce of Hunan Province, Trade Development Bureau of MOFCOM, Foreign Affairs Office of Hunan Province, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Hunan Sub-Council, and the People’s Government of Changsha City
6. Theme: Common Development for a Shared Future
7. Main Events
8. Opening Ceremony and China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum
9. High-Level Forums
10. Promotion and Business Matchmaking Events
11. Thematic Seminars

III. Exhibition

Time: June 29-July 2. June 29 and 30 open for professional visitors only; July 1 and 2 open for the public.

The main exhibition venue consists of six single exhibition halls and an outdoor square for the exhibition, with an exhibition area of about 80,000 square meters. During the exhibition, special areas will be set up in the main exhibition venue to provide venues for exhibitors and buyers to hold new product launches, company promotions, B2B events, project signing ceremonies and other events. The sub-venue will mainly use the permanent exhibition hall of the Expo for exhibition and display.

1. Venue Address and Contact Information
2. Main Venue: Changsha International Conference Center (No. 108 Guozhan Road, Changsha, Hunan, PRC)
3. Main Exhibition Venue: Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center (No. 118 Guozhan Road, Changsha, Hunan, PRC)
4. Sub-Exhibition Venue: China-Africa Economic and Trade Innovation Park 3. (No. 578, Section 1, East 2nd Ring Road, Changsha, Hunan, PRC)
5. Contact Information

The 3rd CAETE Organizing Committee Secretariat

Address: No.98, Wuyi Avenue, Changsha City, Hunan Province, PRC

Tel for conference inquiries:

Yang Jianke,+86-18518500050, yangjianke@foxmail.com

Tel for exhibition inquiries:

Ma Xinlu,+86-13603547653, maxinlu@nsevents.cn