Month: January 2026
Chinese experts conduct tropical diseases training in Zanzibar to mark World NTD Day
A Chinese expert demonstrates microscopic examination of schistosomiasis on Pemba Island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, Jan. 28, 2026. The expert team of the China-aided Zanzibar schistosomiasis prevention and control project has organized an awareness campaign and a diagnostic training course on Pemba Island in Tanzania’s Zanzibar to mark the 2026 World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day. (The expert team of…
Kenya eyes Chinese investment to boost economic partnership: official
Kenya is keen to boost China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) in order to strengthen the bilateral economic partnership, a government official said on Thursday. John Mwendwa, chief executive officer of Kenya Investment Authority, told Xinhua in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, that Chinese capital inflows will play a vital role in enhancing technological capability and employment opportunities…
Xi calls on China, Britain to jointly advocate, practice true multilateralism
President Xi Jinping meets with British Prime Minister KeirStarmer, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on Jan 29, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on China and Britain, as supporters for multilateralism and free trade, to jointly advocate and practice true multilateralism. Xi made…
Kenyan officials say China offering template for natural products development
China’s advanced natural products industry, which includes herbal therapies and cuisine, is an inspiration for developing countries keen to harness biological, cultural and archeological assets to promote growth, senior officials said on Wednesday. Mary Gikungu, director-general of the National Museums of Kenya, noted that China offers best practices in preserving historical sites and indigenous knowledge related…
UK Prime Minister’s China Visit Signals Commitment to Peace, Security and Global Trade
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 28, 2026. Starmer is on a four days official visit. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai) By Gerald Mbanda At a moment when the international system is under unprecedented strain, the visit of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to China carries significance far beyond bilateral diplomacy. The world today is grappling with overlapping crises—geopolitical conflicts, economic fragmentation, climate pressures, and growing distrust…
President Xi Jinping replies to veterans of Zimbabwe’s national liberation war
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday replied to veterans of Zimbabwe’s national liberation war. In his letter, Xi noted that in their youth, the veterans devoted themselves to the great cause of national liberation, left their homelands, and forged with China a profound friendship and comradeship in the struggle. To this day, they remain deeply…
China-Rwanda ties: New year, new momentum, new hope
By Gao Wenqi As we usher in the Chinese lunar new year, the Year of the Horse, I extend festive greetings to all Chinese compatriots in Rwanda, and heartfelt gratitude to every friend who supports the relations between China and Rwanda. It’s a moment to celebrate our profound and multi-faceted friendship. This friendship thrives on vigorous economic, trade,…
Why China is widely recognized as a global leader in wind energy
At the recent World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, claims were made that China produces large numbers of wind turbines while lacking wind farms of its own. These assertions were quickly rebutted by media outlets and experts alike. Figures from the Chinese government and international institutions show that China is, in reality, an undisputed global…
Chinese-built road transforms lives, boosts economy in northern Rwanda
This photo taken on Jan. 21 2026 shows a vehicle traveling on a road constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation in Rwanda’s Northern Province. (Xinhua/Ju Yinhe) For years, the winding hills of northern Rwanda were as famous for their breathtaking beauty as for the long, arduous journeys on impassable roads. Today, the smooth asphalt of…
Chinese New Year: A Time to Connect and Refresh
Nanjing Railway Station in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province Photo: VCG. By Gerald Mbanda The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important and longest holiday in China. In 2026, it will be celebrated from mid-February, between February 15 and February 21. More than a simple celebration marking the start of…