# African scholars visit Cangxi, Sichuan province for study tour

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- Published: 2026-11-13T08:59:00+07:00
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GUANGYUAN, China, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A report from chinadaily.com.cn

Cangxi county of Guangyuan city in Southwest China’s Sichuan province had the honor
of hosting an African delegation on Nov 4 as part of the 2026 Training Workshop 
for Think Tank Scholars from Horn of Africa countries, a program organized by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sichuan Normal University.

[⌊An African delegation participating in the 2026 Training Workshop for Think Tank
Scholars from the Horn of Africa countries visits Cangxi county, Sichuan province
on Nov 4, learning about intangible cultural heritage preservation during the study
tour. [Photo provided to cngy.gov.cn]⌉⌊An African delegation participating in the
2026 Training Workshop for Think Tank Scholars from the Horn of Africa countries
visits Cangxi county, Sichuan province on Nov 4, learning about intangible cultural
heritage preservation during the study tour. [Photo provided to cngy.gov.cn]⌉[
An African
delegation participating in the 2026 Training Workshop for Think Tank Scholars from
the Horn of Africa countries visits Cangxi county, Sichuan province on Nov 4, learning
about intangible cultural heritage preservation during the study tour. [Photo provided
to cngy.gov.cn]

The delegation, comprising 12 think tank scholars and media representatives from
Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti, Uganda, Somalia, and South Sudan, participated in a study
tour in Cangxi designed to observe the county’s development achievements and to 
learn about the local practices of rural revitalization, cultural heritage preservation,
and industrial innovation.

Throughout the visit, the participants engaged with key projects focused on traditional
Chinese medicine, intangible cultural heritage innovation, digital economy development,
and ecological conservation. They gained insights into Cangxi’s approaches to heritage
protection, industrial upgrading, ecological conservation efforts and poverty alleviation
achievements.

"This city is impressive; it has achieved a commendable level of modernization and
is very beautiful!" said Mutinda Mutisya Kyule, director of the Center for China
Studies at the University of Nairobi.

The participants said that Cangxi’s model of integrating cultural heritage, ecological
conservation, and distinctive industrial development is highly inspiring. They expressed
a desire to return to their home countries with the insights gained from this visit.
They aim to promote exchanges with China in the areas of cultural preservation and
industrial development, enhancing the friendship between China and Africa while 
also strengthening public support for Sino-Africa cooperation.

This study tour helps establish a platform for Cangxi to showcase itself to countries
in the Horn of Africa. Through the eyes of African think tank scholars and media
representatives, Cangxi’s distinctive industries, traditional culture and ecological
strength were promoted to the outside world, effectively enhancing the county’s 
international reputation and appeal.

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