摘要
Since 2000 when Sino-African trade surpassed the US$10 billion mark, commerce between the two maintained annual growth of more than 30% every year. Bilateral trade hit US$73.31 billion last year, an increase of 32.2% over 2006. The growth is continuing this year, with imports and exports totaling US$53.14 billion in the first half, 66% more than the same period of 2007. China's exports to Africa were US$23 billion, up 40% yearon-year, while African exports surged to US$30.14 billion, a rise of 93%.
Egyptian governor invites Chinese investment Egypt's North Sinai Governor Mo- hamed Shousha said on August 25 that he welcomes investments from China, partic- ularly in the domains of high technology, tourism, mining and water resources. In an interview with Xinhua, Shousha said there is a great potential for Egypt and China to boost investment in various