Closing the Gap: Africa Meets “Made in China” is a five-part documentary that tells the human stories behind the rapidly changing trade, commerce, and investment climate between China and Africa. Through these stories, you can see how the “Made in China” label has evolved as Chinese companies develop products designed for Africans and made in Africa.
This 5-part documentary tells the human stories behind the rapidly changing trade, commerce, and investment climate between China and Africa. Through the stories, you can see how the “Made in China” label has evolved as Chinese companies develop products designed for Africans and made in Africa.
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    Introduction：Twice a year, tens of thousands of people from Africa and around the world descend on the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, an iconic 60-year-old trade show where just about everything is for sale. African and Chinese entrepreneurs sign deals at the fair that fill the thousands of shipping containers that leave China for Africa every day. The Canton Fair has also brought thousands of Africans to live in Guangzhou, where they have created a “Little Africa” community.
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    Introduction：China is helping to renew Africa’s transportation and trading systems, which are essential for developing business opportunities that can expand trade and boost local employment. This new infrastructure provides a foundation for innovation, investment, and growth. Whether it is the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, or the Amanbo e-commerce platform, local Africans have been seeing rapid and sustainable benefits.
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    Introduction：A new development model is emerging that offers great potential for change and the promise of shared benefits for both Africa and China. Many Chinese manufacturers, including Huajian, Hisense, and FAW have put down roots in Africa and are employing thousands of people in Africa. And budding Chinese technology companies are partnering with their peers across the African continent.
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    Introduction：The “Made-in-China” label is changing in Africa. It used to represent cheap imported trinkets and toys of questionable quality. But Chinese manufacturers like Transsion and Startimes have raised their game. They have a growing awareness of the unique needs of the African market and are creating products like mobile phones and satellite dishes that consumers crave and that are tailored to meet local needs. They have also demonstrated their commitment to working with local partners.
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    Introduction：Africa’s vast potential for generating clean and renewable energy has been studied for years. Now it’s attracting investment and expertise from around the world – especially from China. The demand for energy is huge, and the extensive experience of Chinese companies like Longyuan and Goldwind are helping to solve the puzzle of how best to development Africa’s massive green power potential.
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