The 2026 China-Africa TVET Cooperation Dialogue is held in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Oct 20. [Photo/Jinhua Media Group]

The 2026 China-Africa TVET Cooperation Dialogue was held in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Oct 20, as part of the Forum on China-Africa Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation series.

More than 150 representatives from government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses attended, with discussions focusing on vocational education cooperation between China and Africa, particularly the partnership between Zhejiang and Rwanda.

The China (Zhejiang)-Rwanda Vocational Education Cooperation Consortium was launched during the event, uniting governments, institutions, enterprises, and international organizations. A China-Africa remote practical training support center was also unveiled, with the aim of helping students access hands-on vocational instruction through digital technology.

The Rwanda Luban Workshop Enterprise Classroom, also unveiled during the event, was co-built with Chinese-invested companies in Rwanda. It will focus on automation, construction, agricultural machinery, livestream e-commerce, and new energy vehicles.

Jinhua, a key city involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, has hosted several China-Africa forums and trades with all African countries. Its exports to Africa reached 128.9 billion yuan ($19.3 billion) in the first eight months of this year, up 32.5 percent year-on-year, accounting for 45.6 percent of Zhejiang's total and 10.6 percent of China's.

Through the "Hundred Crafts Going Global" project, Jinhua has provided education to over 15,000 students from more than 50 African countries.