[Video/Linyi International Communication Center]

A delegation of African parliamentarians visited Linyi from Nov 9 to 10. The city, a renowned historical and cultural destination and one of China's top foreign trade cities, is home to the country's largest market cluster and a comprehensive land-sea-air transport network.

In recent years, Linyi has actively expanded its commercial and corporate presence. Africa is a key trade partner, with strong industrial complementarity and close exchanges. Through this dialogue, Linyi hopes to deepen win-win cooperation and invites the parliamentarians to help connect businesses on both sides.

The delegation praised Linyi's strong economy, complete industrial chains, and advanced logistics. They pledged to bring back what they saw and further practical cooperation in trade, livelihood, and culture.

On Nov 10, the delegation visited the Linyi International Product Selection Center. Following the Malawian ambassador's July visit, this Malawian parliamentary delegation came to learn about Linyi's supply chain advantages and foreign trade services, hoping to build a similar selection center in Malawi.

In the first three quarters of this year, Linyi's imports and exports with Africa reached $3.41 billion, up 38.7 percent year-on-year, with trade with Angola, Togo, and Tanzania growing 74.7 percent, 34.7 percent, and 24.9 percent, respectively.