Lu Shaye, director-general of African Affairs at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, talks with readers of chinadaily.com.cn on the latest developments in China's diplomacy in the region on Feb 27. Lu said the China-Africa trade volume has soared to nearly $200 billion, and China's investment in Africa has reached $17 billion with the increase of personnel exchanges. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Lu Shaye, director-general of African Affairs at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, answers questions from readers of chinadaily.com.cn on Feb 27. Lu said the development of China-Africa relations is very promising, and hopefully people stay focused on Africa, cherish the China-Africa relations and make their own contribution to the development of bilateral relations. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Lu Shaye, director-general of African Affairs at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, answers questions from readers of chinadaily.com.cn on Feb 27. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]