This presentation by Ms Li Ming, of the Chinese Academy of Forestry, and Ms Mercy Mupeta Kandulu, from the Zambia Forestry Department, provides lessons learned from a study visit by African stakeholders to a Chinese timber processing company. The presentation was made at the fourth international learning event of the China-Africa Forest Governance Learning Platform, held in Pemba, Mozambique, from 23-25 October 2017. The platform event focused on finding ways for Chinese businesses in Africa, and African businesses linked to China, to generate strong benefits for local economies in Africa while looking after forest resources for future generations. More details: https://www.iied.org/china-africa-forest-governance-meeting-mozambique