Month: November 2025
China-Africa Partnership Conference highlights cooperation toward shared global governance
Delegates attend the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)w The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference opened Thursday here to explore ways to strengthen cooperation, amplify the Global South’s collective voice and promote a shared global governance. Co-hosted by Xinhua…
New export protocol gives Rwandan avocados access to Chinese market
Rwanda has inked a new avocado export protocol with China, further broadening the range of Rwandan products available to Chinese consumers. According to the Rwandan Embassy in China, the Protocol on Inspection, Quarantine, and Sanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Avocados from Rwanda to China was signed on Wednesday. “This agreement will allow high-quality…
What Africa gains by hosting the G 20 Summit — and Xi Jinping Promise for the Global South
By staff writer The G20 Summit will for the first time take place on the African continent specifically in South Africa in late November. This marks a pivotal moment in global governance and international diplomacy. Bringing the world’s major economies to African soil represents a deliberate shift in global power dynamics, giving Africa and the broader Global…
China’s journey of innovation and rejuvenation: Reaping the fruits of four decades of investment in science, technology, and education
By Zamir Ahmed Awan As the world stands at the crossroads of uncertainty and transformation, one nation has steadily advanced with vision, perseverance, and purpose — China. From the early days of reform and opening up in 1978 to the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), China’s progress has been guided by a consistent belief in the power of…
Musical talent show launched in Kenya to boost Africa-China cultural exchanges
The launching ceremony of a musical talent show dubbed “Sing for Africa” was held Tuesday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, aiming to nurture local musical talents and boost Africa-China cultural exchanges. The show, a collaboration between China’s Hunan TV International and Kenya’s Royal Media Services, features open auditions, knockout stages, and a grand finale showcasing…
Youth’s role takes center stage in global governance event in South Africa
The “Global Governance, Youth Action” media event, organized by China Media Group (CMG), took place on Tuesday in Johannesburg, South Africa. Under the theme “Youth discussing global governance: Building a modern future together for China and Africa,” the event brought together more than 100 guests from government departments, youth organizations, media organizations and business communities…
China hosts the 2025 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen. Actionable insights for Africa
Gerald Mbanda The 2025 World Internet Conference (WIC), held from November 7-9 in Wuzhen, China, was not just inspiration for Africa but actionable insight: digital transformation is accelerating, AI is no longer experimental, infrastructure and governance are essential, and inclusive cooperation is the future. For African nations willing to seize this moment, the path to a smarter, more connected, and more inclusive digital economy…
China, Burkina Faso celebrate rice harvest, highlight closer agricultural cooperation
This photo taken with a mobile phone on Nov. 6, 2025 shows the inaugural China-Burkina Faso Friendship Harvest Festival held in Boulbi, Kadiogo Region, Burkina Faso. (Chinese agricultural technical assistance team/Handout via Xinhua) The inaugural China-Burkina Faso Friendship Harvest Festival has kicked off in Boulbi, Kadiogo Region, celebrating a milestone in agricultural cooperation between the two countries. The festival, which opened…
African countries support the One China Principle
By Staff writer China’s steadfast commitment to the One China Principle remains a cornerstone of its foreign policy, and this stance continues to receive broad support from the international community, including the majority of African nations. The principle, which asserts that there is only one China and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of it,…
China-aided freeway officially opens in Namibia, boosting regional connectivity
Veikko Nekundi (L), Namibia’s Minister of Works and Transport, and Zhao Weiping, Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the Chinese-aided Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway in Windhoek, Namibia, Nov. 10, 2025. Namibia officially inaugurated the Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway on Monday in the capital, Windhoek, marking the completion…