Tanzanian publishers back introduction of Chinese language into curriculum
Tanzania’s decision to introduce Chinese as an optional subject in primary schools has sparked new momentum across the country’s publishing industry. The move is expected to nurture a future workforce capable of engaging more effectively in bilateral trade, tourism and cultural exchanges. In Dar es Salaam, the shift is already being felt. Publishers and retailers are…
China-Africa cooperation represents new option for modernization
Illustration: Liu Rui/GT The joint launch of the Initiative on Cooperation Supporting Modernization in Africa by China and South Africa during the 20th Group of 20 (G20) Summit is significant, partly for what it reveals about how developing countries are thinking about modernization in the 21st century. According to the Xinhua News Agency, the two…
G20 Summit embraces same position as China on Global Governance and Multilateralism
By Gerald Mbanda The recently concluded G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa—held for the first time on African soil—sent a powerful signal to the world: the G20 reaffirmed its commitment to a rules-based, multilateral global order, echoing much of China’s long-standing call for more equitable global governance. Under the banner of solidarity, equality and sustainability,…
China pledges to deepen cooperation with South Africa — Premier Li
Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Shen Hong) China stands ready to work with South Africa to firmly support each other and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Sunday. Li made the remarks when meeting with South African…
Cairo film festival president hails Chinese participation, Egypt-China film cooperation
President of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) and famous Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmy speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 20, 2025. Hussein Fahmy praised China’s notable presence at the recently concluded 46th edition of the festival, describing Chinese films as important, longstanding, and highly regarded by Egyptian filmmakers.(Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) President of the Cairo International…
Xi Jinping thought for global benefit: A growing vision beyond China’s Borders
Copies of the think tank report titled “Joining Hands to Advance Toward an Eco-Friendly Modernization — The Theoretical Contributions and Practical Leadership of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization To Global Sustainable Development.” A report focusing on the global significance of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization was released recently at the Global Panda Partners 2025 conference in Chengdu, capital…
Five years after eliminating absolute poverty: where China stands and what comes next
Five years ago, Meishu Village, tucked deep in the mountains of central China, joined thousands of villages across the country in shedding the official label of poverty. Government support had helped upgrade roads, improve housing and create new income sources. But for the small settlement long troubled by isolation and barren land, the harder question came next:…
What will China do to “open wider to the outside world”
As China outlines its priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the country is moving to advance high-standard opening up and further “open wider to the outside world.” At a key Party plenum in October, the Communist Party of China leadership adopted its recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan, outlining China’s economic and social…
China ready to explore industrial cooperation potential with Zambia, says Chinese premier
Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema in Lusaka, Zambia, Nov. 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin) Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that China is ready to work with Zambia, taking the implementation of China’s zero-tariff treatment for Zambia as an opportunity, to expand bilateral trade and tap cooperation potential in industrial sectors such as mining, new energy vehicles…
China ready to explore industrial cooperation potential with Zambia, says Chinese premier
Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema in Lusaka, Zambia, Nov. 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin) Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that China is ready to work with Zambia, taking the implementation of China’s zero-tariff treatment for Zambia as an opportunity, to expand bilateral trade and tap cooperation potential in industrial sectors such as mining, new energy vehicles…
