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Chinese contractors are helping advance Kenya’s construction sector by transferring technologies, the industry regulator said. Maurice Akech, executive director of Kenya’s National Construction Authority, told Xinhua in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, that Chinese firms undertaking major infrastructure projects are partnering with local contractors to deliver their tasks. “Kenya’s construction industry has …

Lugou Bridge in Beijing, China, June 27, 2025. /VCG China on Monday marked the 88th anniversary of the Lugou Bridge Incident, also known as the July 7 Incident of 1937, which marked the start of the entire nation’s resistance against Japanese aggression during World War II.  “Before dawn [that day], I was awakened …

By Gerald Mbanda On July 1, 2025, China marked the 104th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The CPC was established in July 1921 and has been the ruling party of China since 1949, when it led the Chinese people to victory in the Chinese Civil War. Africa stands …

I’Mr. Rayhaan Surve, deputy chairman of Independent Media, a leading South African multi-platform content company. Photo: iol.co.za China has been focusing on trust and mutually beneficial partnership, which makes it a trustworthy and preferred partner for other countries, RayhaanSurve, deputy chairman of Independent Media, a leading South African multi-platform content company, said in …

By Staff writer China’s expanding role in advancing renewable energy across Africa presents a compelling model for how a major power can support sustainable development through strategic investment, technical collaboration, and infrastructure integration. Over recent years, China’s state-backed financing, industrial capacity, and comprehensive project delivery have contributed to a diverse …

By Zhang Bolan, Zhao Yipu, Mang Jiuchen An exhibition on Chinese online literature and related products is held in Singapore, attracting many local visitors. (Photo by Xiang Lai) Once a niche form of entertainment, Chinese online literature, from serialized novels to adaptations in television, gaming, and animation, is emerging as a new cultural …

By Warwick Powell  Shi Yu/China Daily The world is watching closely as the United States and China engage in high-stakes bilateral trade negotiations. While the immediate outcomes may be modest tariff adjustments or managed market access in selected sectors, those can be best understood as tactical responses to deeper structural …

China-Africa trade reached a record 295.56 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, up 4.8 percent year-over-year, marking the 16th consecutive year China has remained Africa’s largest trading partner. Currently, with the support of the 10 partnership action plans, Chinese and African businesses are enhancing collaboration across the industrial chain, propelling the …

The vitality of China-Kenya cooperation in culture and tourism was on full display Friday night at a gala event filled with music, dance and acrobatic performances. Senior government officials, diplomats, scholars, industry leaders and members of the public attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 China-Kenya Culture and Tourism Season …

The 24th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese proficiency competition for Rwandan university and secondary school students has concluded in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, where participants showcased remarkable language abilities and cultural talents. Hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Rwanda and organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Rwanda, the …