Yiwu, Zhejiang, hosts China-Africa cooperation forum

The Forum on China-Africa Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation 2026 opened on Saturday in Yiwu, a county-level city in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, bringing together more than 400 guests from 39 countries and regions to explore new opportunities for cooperation and strengthen China-Africa ties.

For the first time, Yiwu is hosting the forum's main venue, highlighting the city's role as a major platform for collaboration between the two sides. This year's forum puts economic and trade ties at the forefront, with an emphasis on making markets the driving force and leveraging major platforms to turn cooperation into tangible results.

The event showcases Yiwu's trade platforms, including the Yiwu International Trade Market, the Global Digital Trade Center, and the Chinagoods digital platform, alongside institutional innovations in market procurement trade, cross-border e-commerce, and international warehouse development.