African officials, industry leaders welcome Chinese participation in rail projects

JOHANNESBURG, July 9– African officials and rail industry leaders have welcomed greater participation by Chinese companies in railway projects across the continent during an industry conference on Wednesday.

“Chinese companies are welcome to participate in railway construction and modernization projects across Southern Africa,” South African Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy told Xinhua on the sidelines of Africa Rail, a two-day conference that concluded in Johannesburg on Wednesday.