Zhangxi is a researcher and policy advisor on Sino-Africa relations. His research focuses on foreign policy, development aid, and economic cooperation across the Asian and African continents. He lends his expertise to formulating pragmatic strategies and practical solutions to Asian and African governments and businesses regarding their economic exchanges. He has a strong network in the Chinese administration and government, and nurtures strong relations with many African decision-makers. Zhangxi is also actively engaged with successful entrepreneurs from both China and Africa. He has a PhD in International Relations from the University of St Andrews and has been a post-doctoral fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. His academic work “China’s Aid to Africa: Does Friendship Really Matter?” was published by Routledge in 2017, amongst his many policy reports and solicited policy advice decision-making at government level. Zhangxi’s approach is to revolutionize the concept of development for developing countries, which he does by blending this expert understanding of both Africa and Chinese business and political cultures.