Third Forum on China-Africa Co-operation takes place in Beijing

Presidents and prime ministers from across the African continent are in Beijing ahead for the third Forum on China-Africa Co-operation. Image: Chinese President Xi Jinping meets African leaders (Getty)

The last time the summit was held three years ago, China's President Xi Jinping pledged more than US$60 billion in loans and assistance to Africa.

This time leaders and their ministers are anticipating another windfall.