1 heads of state attend first Africa summit in the U.S. this week . Sen. Chris Coons : This is opportunity for China business to create ties to fast-growing Africa . China surpassed the U.S. in trade with Power Africa , but U.S. has distinct advantages , he says . Coons : The U.S. has African diaspora that succeeded here , and it 's well-regarded in Africa .
More than 40 heads of state attend first Africa summit in the U.S. this week . Sen. Chris Coons : This is opportunity for U.S. business to create ties to fast-growing Africa . China surpassed the U.S. in trade with Africa , but America has distinct advantages , he says . Coons : The U.S. has African diaspora that succeeded here , and it 's well-regarded in Africa .