AfricaChinaReview

As Belt and Road Initiative projects gather pace across Africa — upgrading transport networks, strengthening energy systems and expanding digital connectivity — the scope of China-Africa cooperation is broadening beyond infrastructure. Complementing these advances, China has extended zero-tariff access to imports from all 53 African countries with which China has diplomatic relations, a move announced…

Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Africa at the start of the year highlighted China’s commitment to solidify China-Africa relations and broader South-South cooperation at a time of profound global uncertainties, African analysts said. Wang Yi’s visit to the African Union headquarters, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Lesotho, which ended earlier this week, marked the 36th consecutive year…

As the World Economic Forum convenes in Davos under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue” amid heightened geopolitical tension, rising unilateralism and trade protectionism, African experts and policymakers have voiced support for China’s advocacy for multilateralism and an open, inclusive global economy. As Africa and many other parts of the world feel the chill of…

By Yang Feiyue A view of the Grand Egyptian Museum.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Egyptian Tourism Authority is rolling out three roadshows from mid-January to strengthen cooperation with China’s travel market and showcase Egypt’s renewed tourism vision. “China is a strategic market for Egypt, and these roadshows mark an important step in deepening our engagement with…