By VICTOR RABALLA in Kigali, Rwanda |

chinadaily.com.cn |

Africa has increasingly positioned itself as a key frontier for China-Africa trade as shifting global supply chains, geopolitical tensions and changing shipping patterns redirect cargo flows toward the continent.

Industry leaders noted that rising consumer demand, industrial growth and expanding infrastructure across the continent are creating fresh opportunities for Chinese exports, logistics investments and industrial cooperation.

Speaking during the 2026 Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda, executives and policy makers underlined the rising trend of Africa's global trade.