A man of a Chinese firm introduces products during the first China-Africa Industrial Capacity Cooperation Exposition in Nairobi Authentic Marcus Davenport Jersey , Kenya, Dec. 12, 2017. (XinhuaChen Cheng)

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NAIROBI, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- The inaugural China-AfricaIndustrial Capacity Cooperation Expo kicked off on Wednesday inNairobi amid acknowledgement of the role of capital Authentic Michael Thomas Jersey , expertise andtechnology from Beijing to fuel Africa's industrial progress.

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Trade, Industry and CooperativesAdan Mohamed opened the expo, where more than 50 Chinese firms areshowcasing their products to potential local and regionalclients.

Mohamed said in his opening remarks that Kenya was privileged tohost the first China-Africa industrial expo that aims to deepentrade ties between the Asian giant and its partners in the world'ssecond largest continent.

"Kenya is pleased and proud to be hosting this maiden edition ofChina-Africa Industrial Capacity Cooperation Exhibition," saidMohamed.

"This forum happening for the first time in Africa symbolizesthe confidence that China has in the continent and morespecifically Kenya and its desire to develop that partnership to adeeper and higher level P.J. Williams Jersey ," he added.

Senior Kenyan policymakers and staff from the Chinese Embassy inNairobi joined executives from major Chinese firms to inauguratethe four-day expo aimed at showcasing investment opportunities inthe region and across the continent.

Mohamed said Kenya has enacted progressive legislative andpolicy frameworks to attract foreign direct investments from Chinaand other emerging economies.

"Kenya has actively promoted investment opportunities to theChinese and is looking at increasing foreign direct investmentsfrom the country," Mohamed said.

He said Kenya is keen to court Chinese investors in its quest totransform key sectors of the economy like manufacturing,agro-processing, infrastructure and real estate.

The cabinet secretary said Beijing is ready to partner withAfrican countries to modernize their industrial sector that is thebedrock of economic growth and job creation.

Li Xuhang Andrus Peat Jersey , minister counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Kenya,said investments in manufacturing sector will enable Africancountries to realize rapid economic growth.

Chinese firms participating in the Nairobi expo are drawn fromdiverse sectors of the economy and will be scouting for newbusiness opportunities and local partnerships.

Kiprono Kittony, chairman of Kenya National Chamber of Commerceand Industry, said the country stood to gain from the first everChina-Africa industrial capacity cooperation expo.

"This is a timely opportunity for us to promote trade andinvestments with China for mutual benefits Sheldon Rankins Jersey ," Kittony said, addingthat a level playing field is key to advancing bilateral tradebetween China and African countries. Enditem

BEIJING, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- China has moved to bolster its 3D printing sector with favorable policies from stronger fiscal support to easier financing as it counts on high-tech, emerging sectors to drive the economy.

The government expects the industry to maintain an annual growth rate of more than 30 percent in the coming years and its revenue to top 20 billion yuan (around 3 billion U.S. dollars) in 2020 Trey Hendrickson Jersey , according to guidelines released Wednesday by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and 11 other agencies.

Homegrown core technology will reach international levels at that time, said the guidelines, which aim to foster two or three domestic firms able to take on global rivals with their products recognized in overseas markets.

Specifically, breakthroughs will be made in more than 100 types of technological equipment Alex Anzalone Jersey , key devices and special materials, and more than 100 pilot programs will be launched, according to the official plan. The technology will be widely used in aviation, ship building Alvin Kamara Jersey , car making, health care, culture, and education.

The MIIT promised to increase fiscal support for 3D printing companies Marcus Williams Jersey , and said it will encourage diverse financing models including going public and issuing bonds. Financial leasing will also be promoted.

Foreign firms will be encouraged to set up research and development centers in China, according to the guidelines.

The market for 3D printing in China is booming as the technology is being tested in nearly all possible applications, from housing to food, clothing and surgery.

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WASHINGTON£¬ June 14 (Xinhua) -- Despite the deadliest shooting massacre in modern U.S. history£¬ Washington is unlikely to pass major new gun control laws£¬ experts said.

Sunday's shooting spree at a gay nightclub in Orlando£¬ Florida£¬ which left 49 people killed and 53 others wounded£¬ has reignited the debate on gun control in the United States.

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