An African exhibitor (right) introduces handiworks to a visitor during the 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, from June 29 to July 2. (People's Daily Online/Wu Xiwei)

With the theme "Common Development for a Shared Future," the 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is being held in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, from June 29 to July 2.

Compared with the previous two sessions, this year's event is more influential, has more exhibitors, displays products of higher quality, and sees more fruitful cooperation results.

The Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center is the main venue of the expo, covering 100,000 square meters. The expo displays African specialty products, including wine, coffee and handiworks, as well as home-made engineering machinery, medical equipment, articles of daily use and agricultural machinery.

Nearly 40 events are scheduled to take place during the expo.

The 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is ongoing in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, from June 29 to July 2. (People's Daily Online/Wu Xiwei)

An African exhibitor showcases handiworks during the 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, from June 29 to July 2. (People's Daily Online/Wu Xiwei)

African handiworks attract many buyers during the 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, from June 29 to July 2. (People's Daily Online/Wu Xiwei)

The main venue of the expo displays specialty products in Africa, including wine, coffee and handiworks. (People's Daily Online/Wu Xiwei)

African wine attracts buyers during the 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, from June 29 to July 2. (People's Daily Online/Wu Xiwei)