中国仍是非洲的第一大贸易伙伴
Bilateral trade between China and Africa reached 149.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2016.
2016年中国与非洲的双边贸易额达到1491亿美元。
While trade relations between China and Africa had been growing rapidly, investment ties have also prospered, with Chinese companies investing 3.2 billion dollars in the continent in 2016, said Jiang.
Investment by Chinese firms, mainly in construction, manufacturing, services, mining, agriculture and infrastructure, has brought about benefits and development for both Africa and China, he said.
As for Sao Tome and Principe, Jiang said China, as the world's second largest economy, is equipped with ample funding, a complete industrial system and advanced technological equipment to contribute to the economic and social development of the African country.
Sao Tome and Principe Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada is on his first official visit to China from April 12 to 18.