The Chinese vocational education brand "Luban Workshops" has established 17 workshops in 15 African countries, enhancing vocational skills and creating jobs in African countries.
The Luban Workshop, a vocational education project originated in Tianjin, North China, is helping illuminate the path to a brighter future for Africa.
In Chad, a vocational and technical training school aided by China is poised to nurture more promising young Chadian workers. The new generation will carry the hopes of their country and contribute to shaping the future of China-Africa cooperation. Watch the video to explore further stories about this project.
What is true friendship? Can friendship overcome time and distance? African friends say, "Friendship means being willing to go all out for each other." "China and Africa share common goals and hope for mutual development and prosperity."
Nitinun Chomchuen from Thailand, now a teacher at Tianjin Bohai Vocational Technical College in Beichen district of Tianjin, plays a crucial role at the college's Luban Workshop, aiding hundreds of Thai students in their studies and helping them secure job opportunities.
Luo Zhaohui, chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency and a member of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, said his proposal for this year focuses on promoting the Luban Workshop abroad, and his agency will continue to increase the assistance of such "small yet smart" programs.
Muhammad Ammar, who is from Pakistan, works for an international education group in Beijing. He says the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI) and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC)open a gateway to a new world for Pakistani youth.
