Online Reporter
Kuda Bwititi in Beijing, China
THE China Black Business Summit (CBBS), recently held in Guangzhou, has been hailed as a resounding success, cementing its role as a catalyst for economic empowerment and unity within the Black community in China.
Now in its second edition, the CBBS attracted participants from across the globe.
Key speakers included Zimbabwean social entrepreneur Joshua Maponga, diplomats from African nations and the Caribbean, among other distinguished delegates.
The summit provided a vital platform for the Black community living in China to network, explore business opportunities, and exchange ideas.
Organisers said the event fulfilled its mission of celebrating achievements, fostering unity, and breaking down barriers in the business world.
Ms Mitchell Mhlanga, one of the principal organisers, described the occasion as historic and “a powerful step forward for Black enterprise in China.”
“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 speaker at the event, also described the summit 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.
