Infographics | The Third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo: highlights

The third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, themed "Common Development for a Shared Future", has recently concluded in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province.

Witnessing records in terms of numbers of participants, exhibits and projects, this year's expo also debuted the China-Africa trade index, providing a barometer for market entities. For the first time, this year's expo featured an exhibition showcasing achievements of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation between China and Africa, injecting new impetus into the two sides' future efforts in promoting Belt and Road cooperation.

Let's have a look at the highlights of this year's expo.

Planning: Shi Chunjiao

Coordinating: Wei Wei, Hu Pingchao

Proofreading: Tong Wei

Editing: Yu Huichen, Cai Ronghan

Design: Yu Ziyi