Economic synergy between China and Africa continues to evolve, anchored by robust cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and development. From expanding railways to rising city skylines, projects under the Belt and Road Initiative are fundamentally reshaping the continent's economic landscape. As 2026 is designated as the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges and kicks off China's 15th Five-Year Plan, this CGTN Africa roundtable talk explores what the next phase of this partnership means for growth and shared opportunity.