Year: 2026
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…
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…