BRI Stories | Public welfare project exemplifies China and Angola's friendship

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows a night view of the "new city" Kilamba in the suburb of Luanda, Angola. (CITIC Construction/Handout via Xinhua)

LUANDA, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Located 18 km south of Luanda, Angola's capital, the "new city" Kilamba stands prominently on the horizon. More than a decade after its completion, this monumental public welfare project, executed by Chinese firms, comprises 700 buildings and 20,000 housing units, providing contemporary living conditions for its 120,000 inhabitants.

The City of Kilamba, formerly known as the Kilamba Kiaxi Housing Project, was initiated by Chinese company CITIC Construction. It features well-equipped facilities, including schools, water treatment plants and substations, ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.

Rising from once barren land, the new city is a testament to the accelerated cooperation between the two nations.

An aerial drone photo taken on March 7, 2024 shows a view of the "new city" Kilamba in the suburb of Luanda, Angola. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

An aerial drone photo taken on March 7, 2024 shows a park at the "new city" Kilamba in the suburb of Luanda, Angola. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

This photo taken on March 7, 2024 shows a primary school at the "new city" Kilamba in the suburb of Luanda, Angola. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)Young people play basketball at the "new city" Kilamba in the suburb of Luanda, Angola, March 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)Children play at the "new city" Kilamba in the suburb of Luanda, Angola, March 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

An aerial drone photo taken on March 7, 2024 shows a view of the "new city" Kilamba in the suburb of Luanda, Angola. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 25, 2023 shows a view of the "new city" Kilamba at sunset in the suburb of Luanda, Angola. (CITIC Construction/Handout via Xinhua)Residents take a walk at a park of the "new city" Kilamba in the suburb of Luanda, Angola, March 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)Students are on their way home at the "new city" Kilamba in the suburb of Luanda, Angola, March 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)Children are pictured at the "new city" Kilamba in the suburb of Luanda, Angola, March 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)