China, continent find success with sports training exchanges

Sports are providing a field of growth for ties linking China and Africa, with the goal of greater cooperation.

Exchanges have been enhanced by specialized experts and a growing number of programs.

In the last 15 years, more than 40 Chinese coaches in sports including table tennis, badminton and gymnastics, have worked in Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya and other African countries as part of a coaching aid program, according to the State Administration of Sport of China.