From Uganda to Egypt, and from Senegal to Nigeria, Chinese-operated industrial parks and zones are thriving across Africa, helping the continent better integrate into the global production chain and promote new African brands.

Pakistani officials and experts said on Friday that China's transformative economic journey has a global impact, and over the years, the country has not only eradicated poverty for millions but also opened up vast opportunities for international trade and investment.

The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative goes beyond infrastructure development and economic cooperation and forms a key bridge to youth development, a Malaysian official said on Tuesday.