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…
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…