From robots to remedies: China's Luban Workshops in Africa

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Named for Lu Ban, an ancient Chinese craftsman and inventor, Luban Workshops offer hands-on training to young people across Africa. In Ethiopia, students learn to program industrial robots and train for jobs in automation. In Mali, trainees explore traditional Chinese medicine and its links to African healing practices. Hear from the students and teachers in this episode of Together Forward, a special feature to mark the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. šŸ“ŗ Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:šŸ‘‡ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg šŸ‘ˆ Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.co

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