On 12 January, in China Town, Viana Municipality, the first stone was laid for the ‘China Town’ project, a structural initiative within the scope of Angola-China bilateral co-operation, with a strong impact on the development of tourism, job creation and the promotion of private investment in Angola.

The ceremony was presided over by Angola's Secretary of State for Tourism, Augusto Kalikemala, who highlighted the strategic importance of the venture for the sector, emphasising that the project combines commercial activity, services, culture and sustainable urban planning, positioning itself as a new tourist and cultural hub of national importance.

With an estimated investment of US$30 million, the project will occupy an area of approximately 60,000 square metres in the heart of China Town and is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. It is estimated that it will create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, contributing to local economic growth.

(Source: Angolan Ministry of Tourism, on 13 January)