Chinese VP's Ngorongoro tour to bolster tourism, say pundits

Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao yesterday toured Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA), where he amassed praises for the beauty, diversity and wonderment of the conservation and experts say his visit will boost tourist visit to the NCAA significanly.
The Chinese leader landed at the Arusha Airport on Saturday evening been the start of his six-day official visit in Tanzania.
Yuanchao was welcomed by Tanzania’s Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda and other high-raking government officials including Minister of State in President's Office (Good Governance), George Mkuchika and Arusha Regional Commissioner, Magesa Mulongo.
Yesterday morning, the Chinese leader proceeded to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA)—one of Africa's most important wildlife sanctuaries and considered one of the worlds natural wonders.
Pundits say the Chinese leader’s descend into the Ngorongoro crater will significantly boost publicity for the crater and spearhead development of Tanzania’s tourism industry.
Especially with the fact that, China is becoming an emerging market for Tanzania’s tourism industry as more Chinese tourists have started flocking into the country for tourism purposes.
The Chinese envoy then flew to Dar es Salaam for other official activities, including attendance a series of important events such as the 2nd Tanzania- China Investment Forum, the foundation laying ceremony of the Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation Square and visiting several China-Tanzania cooperation projects.

Vice-President Yuanchao is also expected to hold bilateral talks with Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete and other top Tanzanian officials further strengthening China-Tanzania ties.
As the Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao visits the country, the Chinese government has pledged to offer scholarships to Tanzanian students to study vocational education in China for the purpose of promoting and maintaining good relations existing between the two countries. The promise was made over the weekend in Dar es Salaam by Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) member, Dr Annie Wu following an official invitation from Tanzania’s President, Jakaya Kikwete.
Wu held talks with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Prof Sifuni Mchome, at the ministry.
Commenting, Mchome said China’s support comes at a time when it is much needed given ongoing efforts in the country to improve vocational training in a bid to prepare youth for self-employment.
The National Council for Technical Education Executive Secretary Dr Primus Nkwera called upon the youth in the country to seek out the scholarships when they will be officially announced.

SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN