The upcoming 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), scheduled from September 4 to 6 in Beijing, is anticipated to significantly deepen Sino-African relations and yield "fruitful results" according to African observers. The summit aims to strengthen the strategic partnership, particularly in addressing Africa's estimated annual infrastructure funding need of between $130 billion and $170 billion.

• The summit is expected to prioritize infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and green technologies.
• Alan Khan, senior director of corporate affairs at Durban University of Technology, highlighted China as the largest trading partner for Africa.
• Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi stated the summit will renew practical cooperation in areas like trade, investment, green financing, and affordable housing.