This bilingual English-Chinese presentation by Chen Yong, of the Chinese Academy of Forestry, provides an overview of status of timber trade between Africa and China, China’s response to the the changing international environment of timber trade, and China’s policy and actions towards Africa.
The presentation was made at the fourth international learning event of the China-Africa Forest Governance Learning Platform, held in Pemba, Mozambique, from 23-25 October 2017.
The platform event focused on finding ways for Chinese businesses in Africa, and African businesses linked to China, to generate strong benefits for local economies in Africa while looking after forest resources for future generations.
More details: https://www.iied.org/china-africa-forest-governance-meeting-mozambique