Online Reporter
Kuda Bwititi in BEIJING, China
The China Black Business Summit (CBBS), held this Sunday in Guangzhou, has been hailed as a resounding success, solidifying its role as a catalyst for economic empowerment and unity within the black community in China.
In its second edition, the CBBS was attended by people of colour from around the world.
Key speakers included Zimbabwean social entrepreneur Mr Joshua Maponga, diplomats from African countries and the Caribbean, among other delegates.
The CBBS provided a platform for the black community living in China to network, unlock business opportunities, and share ideas.
Organisers said the summit achieved its goal of acting as a vital platform for celebrating achievements, fostering unity, and dismantling barriers in the business world.
Ms Mitchell Mhlanga, one of the principal organisers of the event, described it as history-making and “a powerful step forward for black enterprise in China.”
She remarked: “It was an incredible gathering of leaders, innovators, creators, and visionaries. The energy, the unity, the conversations, the connections — everything exceeded expectations. Together, we brought this year’s theme, ‘Roots to Rise: Building Black Empires’, to life.”
Dr Ron Price, an African American who spoke at the event, also described the occasion as historic.
“What we experienced in Guangzhou was more than a summit; it was history, unity, and black excellence in motion. As a black American living and working in China, I leave this summit more committed than ever to serve — not just myself, but our global community across China, Africa, and the diaspora.
“CBBS 2025 is not the end. It is the beginning of a movement. We rise together. We build together. We make history together as black people,” he said.
