Day: September 15, 2025
China’s Global Civilization Initiative: What is in it for Africa?
Let me give myself the liberty to divert a bit from my title :I am not a regular church goer but when I go I pay attention to a preacher’s non-traditional sermon. It is on this ground that I have never forgotten a sermon by The Bishop of Kagbayi his eminence bishop Semargide at a…
Senegalese officials laud progress in implementing FOCAC Beijing Summit outcomes
Mabouba Diagne, Senegalese minister of agriculture, food sovereignty and livestock Senegalese officials, political leaders, and scholars spoke highly of the progress made in implementing the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit at an event held Friday in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The Chinese Embassy in Senegal hosted the meeting on…
9-year-old girl wins Chinese language contest in Tanzania
A Tanzanian student performs at the Tanzanian branch competition of the 24th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on April 16, 2025.(Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman) A nine-year-old pupil on Friday wore a broad smile after she was declared the overall winner of the fifth “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Show for…
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to implementing outcomes of FOCAC Beijing summit
The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to fast-tracking the implementation of the outcomes from the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), emphasizing its intent to leverage the partnership for sustainable development. Janet Olisa, director of the Regions Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made this statement at an inaugural…
China-Rwanda Relations: A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
By Gerald Mbanda At the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing, China and Rwanda elevated their bilateral ties to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” marking a significant milestone in their diplomatic and developmental collaboration. This elevation reflects a deepening of mutual trust and a shared commitment to sustainable development, modernization, and regional peace….
Zambia praises Huawei for advancing digital transformation, connectivity
This photo taken on July 5, 2024, shows solar panels at a mini-solar plant as part of a smart village project sponsored by Chinese firm Huawei Technologies in Namwala, Zambia. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua) The Zambian government on Wednesday praised Chinese tech giant Huawei for its role in driving digital development and expanding access to…
How Xi promotes more just, equitable international order
This aerial photo taken on June 17, 2022 shows the headquarters building of the New Development Bank in East China’s Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua] Nestled by the Huangpu River in Shanghai, the New Development Bank was founded by five BRICS countries in 2014 to provide financing support for member countries to bolster transport infrastructure, clean energy and…
China unveils policy package to boost economy, reflecting focus on high-quality devt despite external uncertainties
Lujiazui area in Shanghai Photo:Xinhua Chinese officials on Wednesday announced a package of major policies to support stabilizing the market and expectations, including lowering the policy rate and reserve requirement ratio (RRR), while projecting strong confidence in the country’s high-quality development. The moves highlighted sufficient policy tools at Chinese policymakers’ disposal to not only ensure…
What can Africa learn from China’s Poverty Alleviation Success Story?
By staff writer A wall painting depicting a rural life scene attracts tourists in Shibansha village, Jiangmen city, South China’s Guangdong province, on May 10, 2019. [Photo by Jing Guomin/cpanet.org.cn] In 2021, China made global headlines by announcing the end of extreme poverty within its borders. Over the course of eight years, nearly 100 million…
Melodies without borders — young voices in Cape Town celebrate Chinese language through song
A contestant performs at the fourth Chinese Singing Competition in Cape Town, South Africa, on April 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Lei) Dozens of young singers showcased their vibrant celebration of Chinese culture on Saturday at the fourth Chinese Singing Competition in Cape Town, South Africa’s legislative capital, captivating the audience with melodies that transcended language barriers….
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