China’s Opening-Up in a New Era: From Following to Shaping the Future

By Gerald Mbanda When President Xi Jinping recently noted that China’s opening-up is no longer about “catching up” but about “leading,” he highlighted a significant change in the country’s development trajectory. This statement reflects not only China’s economic progress, but also its growing confidence as it moves steadily toward the Second Centenary Goal. China today is no…

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Somalia marks 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations with China

Somalia and China on Tuesday marked the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, vowing to elevate their mutual cooperation and pursue more productive and shared interests. Addressing the event held in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barresaid, “We gathered to celebrate a truly historic milestone, 65 years of diplomatic relations between Somalia and…

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