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Hunan Province Launches New China-Africa Digital Services Hub

by Cobus van Staden
China's central Hunan province has been among the most ambitious in launching new services and facilities to promote trade with African countries. Image via Xinhua.

China’s Hunan province has set up a digital logistics hub supporting Chinese companies’ trade with Africa. It’s focused on cross-border communications support and data-sharing between Chinese companies working in Africa. 

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Hunan is now a key player in China’s agricultural trade with Africa via its regular trade fairs and massive support infrastructure.

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