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…
2026: A New Era of China–Africa People-to-People Solidarity
By Gerald Mbanda The coming year 2026 has been designated as the China–Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, marking an important moment in the long history of cooperation between the two sides. For decades, China and African nations have developed ties through trade, infrastructure, education, medical cooperation, and cultural interaction. The 2026 initiative places a special emphasis on strengthening the…
Tazara Railway enters new chapter of China-Africa friendship
“Hello! My Chinese friend!” On the tracks at New Kapiri Mposhi Railway Station in Zambia’s Central Province, civil engineer Stanley Simushi greeted a Xinhua journalist in fluent Chinese. Simushi pointed to a group of workers replacing sleepers on a section of track inside the station. Using wrenches and crowbars, the crew removed fastenings and spikes, lifted the rails and installed new sleepers. New Kapiri Mposhi is…
