China’s 76 Years of Progress: Reflecting on the Path to Modernization

By Gerald Mbanda  As China marks the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, President Xi Jinping’sNational Day message has called on the Chinese people to continue advancing the country’s modernization. The appeal resonates deeply at a time when China stands at a critical juncture—reflecting on its remarkable achievements while navigating the complexities of…

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South Africa, China strengthen economic ties with new trade and investment agreements

By Karabo Mohamme In a powerful affirmation of growing economic cooperation, South Africa and China have reinforced their strategic partnership with the signing of several key memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during the ninth South Africa-China Trade and Investment Promotion Conference held on Sept. 23. The conference, a cornerstone of bilateral engagement, resulted in agreements across a range…

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Xi’s UN address: A call for shared leadership in a warming world

BY Stephen Ndegwa A partial view of the Shichengzi photovoltaic power station in Hami City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, January 6, 2025. /Xinhua At the United Nations Climate Summit 2025 in New York during the UN General Assembly on September 24, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a video message that resonated well beyond the halls of the UN. Speaking on…

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China-Africa digital forum focuses on enterprises, infrastructure, talent

Participants pose for a group photo at the opening ceremony of the China-Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum, in Xiamen, Southeast China’s Fujian province, on Sunday. [Photo by Dong Xinyi/chinadaily.com.cn] The China-Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum 2025 was held on Sept 28 in Xiamen, Southeast China’s Fujian province. It was themed “Building a Community with a Shared…

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