Year: 2026
China supports respect for sovereignty and the rule-based order
By Staff writer China has repeatedly rejected what it describes as the so-called “China threat” narrative promoted by the United States. This narrative is not grounded in facts but is instead used as a convenient pretext to justify actions that primarily serve U.S. strategic and economic interests. Such framing diverts attention from the fundamental principles that…
Takaichi’s Taiwan rhetoric and the cost to Japan–China relations
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi listens to a question during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on November 12, 2025. Photo courtesy: Global Times By Gerald Mbanda Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first term of office has been marked by controversy, following her strong public remarks on Taiwan that sharply strained relations between Japan and China. Her political…
How China-Africa partnership spurs Global South modernization
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and African nations. Over the decades, the friendship has been passed down from generation to generation, and bilateral ties have achieved leapfrog development. Amid a complex international landscape and accelerated changes unseen in a century, China and Africa have continued to…
Kenya eyes export growth after trade deal with China
Kenya began Avocado export to China under zero-duty free access. Kenya on Thursday said it is eyeing export growth after China granted a 98.2-percent zero-duty market access for goods from the East African nation under its duty-free arrangement announced recently. Lee Kinyanjui, cabinet secretary for investment, trade, and industry, said the milestone follows engagements between the two nations…
China’s Medical donation brings timely relief to Burundi’s Health Sector amid shortages
By Staff writer A medical donation from China has brought renewed hope to Burundi’s overstretched health system at a time when the country is grappling with severe shortages of essential supplies. The handover ceremony, held at Prince Regent Charles Hospital in Burundi’s economic capital Bujumbura, marked a significant step in strengthening medical services for thousands…
China’s manufacturing continues to fuel global industry growth, promote sustainability
Earlier in December, the world’s leading electric vehicle battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL) said it is nearing completion on what could be one of Europe’s largest electric vehicle battery factories, a fresh example of advanced Chinese manufacturing gaining international recognition. Over the years, China’s manufacturing sector has steadily upgraded and integrated itself into international industrial…
Chinese firm awarded infrastructure contract to address community needs in Lesotho
Lesotho has granted the China International Water and Electric Corporation a major infrastructure contract to upgrade the Matlali-Lebakeng road and build a bridge over the Senqu River in Qacha’s Nek District, local media reported Wednesday. According to Lesotho News Agency, the four-year project, set to commence this month, will be implemented by Lesotho’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport in collaboration…
Africa should not choose sides but work withboth US and China
By Gerald Mbanda Africa stands at a critical crossroads in a rapidly changing global order; where sometimes you find that African countries are often placed in an uncomfortable position, pressured to “choose sides.” This framing is both unnecessary and counterproductive. Africa does not benefit from binary geopolitical thinking. Instead, the continent needs the freedom and strategic space…
Cameroon signs agreement with Chinese constructor to enhance professionalism in university
Cameroonian Minister of Higher Education Jacques Fame Ndongo (L) and Zhao Zongzhi, chief engineer of China First Highway Engineering Co., Ltd. (CFHEC) display signed documents after the signing ceremony of a framework agreement for the MINESUP-CFHEC Professional Certification Program in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon, Jan. 13, 2026. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua) Cameroon’s Ministry of Higher Education on Tuesday signed a framework…
Xi Jinping Calls for Renewed and More Precise Fight Against Corruption. Can African governments borrow a leaf?
By Staff writer Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated the Communist Party of China’s unwavering commitment to combating corruption, calling for renewed determination, innovation, and precision in anti-corruption efforts. Speaking at the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), Xi emphasized that corruption remains one of the greatest threats to…