Month: January 2026
26th Chinese medical team arrives in Rwanda to boost health cooperation
Ndayizigiye Jean Marie Vianney (4th L, front), permanent secretary in Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, poses for photos with members of the 25th Chinese medical team during a ceremony in Rwanda, in Kigali, Rwanda, Jan. 22, 2026. The ceremony marking the arrival of the 26th Chinese medical team in Rwanda and the departure of the 25th team was held…
Chinese president Xi congratulates YoweriMuseveni
By Staff writer Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Yoweri Museveni on his re-election as president of Uganda. Museveni won with 71.65 percent of the vote, the commission said beating several other presidential contenders. Relations between China and Uganda have steadily grown stronger over the years, built on mutual respect, shared development goals, and practical…
Xiconomics: China’s vision for an open world economy in a turbulent era
An aerial drone photo taken on Dec 15, 2025 shows vessels loading and unloading containers at a container dock of Tangshan Port in Tangshan, North China’s Hebeiprovince. [Photo/Xinhua] The 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting opened on Monday in the snowy Swiss resort of Davos. As global leaders reconvene in the Alpine town, the world…
What the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges means for Agenda 2063
As China and Africa move into the 2026 Year of People-to-People Exchanges, both sides are placing emphasis on cooperation in culture, education, youth, tourism, and social engagement. Nearly 600 activities are planned across the continent and China, underscoring a shared belief that development is ultimately about people. Erastus Mwencha, former Deputy Chairperson of the African Union…
Museveni praises growing Uganda-China ties
“I wish you well in your next assignment.” The President also expressed gratitude that the bilateral relationship between Uganda and China continues to grow stronger. “I am happy to note that Uganda’s exports to China have increased to USD 138 million, although this is still not enough and we should be able to do much more,” Musevenisaid. Source: mofa.go.ug…
China-Zambia joint textile firm begins test runs ahead of reopening
A Zambia-China textile joint venture has begun test operations in central Zambia, signaling a major step toward the reopening of the once-defunct MulungushiTextiles plant following the installation of new machinery and equipment, a government official said on Thursday. Everness Nankala, principal public relations officer at the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, said the ministry will soon…
Inside China’s expanding partnership with Africa
As Belt and Road Initiative projects gather pace across Africa — upgrading transport networks, strengthening energy systems and expanding digital connectivity — the scope of China-Africa cooperation is broadening beyond infrastructure. Complementing these advances, China has extended zero-tariff access to imports from all 53 African countries with which China has diplomatic relations, a move announced…
Wang Yi’s visit solidifies China’s commitment to Africa
Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Africa at the start of the year highlighted China’s commitment to solidify China-Africa relations and broader South-South cooperation at a time of profound global uncertainties, African analysts said. Wang Yi’s visit to the African Union headquarters, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Lesotho, which ended earlier this week, marked the 36th consecutive year…
Multilateralism offers Africa stability
As the World Economic Forum convenes in Davos under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue” amid heightened geopolitical tension, rising unilateralism and trade protectionism, African experts and policymakers have voiced support for China’s advocacy for multilateralism and an open, inclusive global economy. As Africa and many other parts of the world feel the chill of…
Egypt deepens China partnership through tourism roadshows
By Yang Feiyue A view of the Grand Egyptian Museum.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Egyptian Tourism Authority is rolling out three roadshows from mid-January to strengthen cooperation with China’s travel market and showcase Egypt’s renewed tourism vision. “China is a strategic market for Egypt, and these roadshows mark an important step in deepening our engagement with…