Can a disaggregated economic structure be an advantage? Charles Onunaiju, director general of the Center for China Studies in Nigeria, believes south China's Greater Bay Area (GBA) provides the perfect proof. He argues that the success of the GBA in harnessing the unique strengths of different units to build an integrated framework offers a vital roadmap for Africa.

As Africa nears the historic implementation of zero tariffs on products exported to China starting May 1, Onunaiju highlights that the GBA's model of synergy can help African nations build industrial clusters that respond to their individual strengths. For him, the GBA is not just a success story – it is a new starting point for global engagement and "new quality productive forces."