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Fledgling enterprises are also making their presence known at this year's Culture in Focus.

Chinese Culture Publishing Center in Africa, the first of its kind, is a joint venture between Zhejiang Publishing United Group and the University of Nairobi. It recently held its opening ceremony in the Kenyan capital. So far, the center has donated 2,000 books to the university's library.

The China Disabled People's Performing Arts Troupe has also garnered attention. Between April 12 and May 6, 51 troupe members gave 11 live shows in five African countries. In places like Senegal and Ghana, the troupe won high praise from both officials and spectators.

After watching the troupe's performances, Ghanaian Minister for Chieftaincy and Culture Alexander Asum-Ahensah said he appreciated and admired the mental strength, perseverance and courage of the Chinese artists with disabilities. He felt Ghanaians need to learn a lot of things from the artists. The hope was that the disabled people's arts troupes of the two sides would take this opportunity to exchange and learn from each other.