Seventy Years of China–Africa Diplomatic Relations: Concrete Achievements
By Staff writer They year 2026 marks the 70th Anniversary of China–Africa diplomatic relations, one of the longest-standing and most influential partnerships among developing regions. What began with limited diplomatic recognition between China and a small number of newly independent African states has grown into a comprehensive relationship involving 53 African countries. Over seven decades, cooperation has delivered concrete…
Foreign investment shows confidence in Chinese market
An aerial drone photo taken on Nov 21, 2025 shows a view of the Yangpu International Container Port in Yangpu Economic Development Zone, South China’s Hainan province. [Photo/Xinhua] Many foreign enterprises operating in China are ramping up their investments, while those looking to enter the Chinese market are accelerating their plans to do so. In 2025, foreign companies launched…
Why China’s Four Global Initiatives Matter More Than Ever in a Time of Unilateral Force
By Gerald Mbanda In an era marked by rising geopolitical tensions, unilateral military actions underscore the fragility of the international order. Recent developmentssurrounding US military invasion of Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, have reignited global concern over the erosion of international law and respect for national sovereignty. Regardless of political differences, international peace depends on strict adherence to…
Xi congratulates Doumbouya on election as president of Guinea
This photo taken on Nov. 11, 2025 shows Mamady Doumbouya(L) attending an official launch ceremony of the Simandou iron ore and infrastructure project held at the port of Morebaya, Forecariah Prefecture, Guinea. (Xinhua/Zhang Jian) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to Mamady Doumbouya on his election as president of Guinea. In his message, Xi noted that Guinea is the first sub-Saharan African…
China has a long history and a tradition of peaceful governance: Professor Jeffrey Sachs
By Staff writer In a period marked by geopolitical tension and deep uncertainty, debates about war, peace, and global governance have returned to the center of international discourse. Against this backdrop, American economist and public intellectual Jeffrey Sachs has frequently argued that militarism has no place in the modern world and that sustainable global order…
Chinese medical team donates supplies to Sierra Leone’s orphans
Justina Zainab Conteh (R), executive director of the Saint George Foundation, presents a gratitude plaque to the 26th batch of the Chinese medical team to Sierra Leone at the Saint George Foundation Children’s Welfare Institute in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on Jan. 2, 2026. Leone/Handout via Xinhua) The 26th Chinese medical team to Sierra Leone on Thursday donated a…
Unity as the Foundation of China’s Rejuvenation
By Gerald Mbanda Unity has long been a defining force in China’s historical development, and in the new era it remains central to the country’s vision for national rejuvenation. Speaking at a gathering of China’s top political advisory body to mark the beginning of a new year, President Xi Jinping emphasized that unity is not…
Striving for rejuvenation of Chinese nation and seeking great harmony for turbulent world
Illustration: Liu Rui/GT “China always stands on the right side of history, and is ready to work with all countries to advance world peace and development and build a community with a shared future for humanity.” In his 2026 New Year message, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Chinese people’s unwavering confidence in pursuing their dreams…
Egypt’s new administrative capital welcomes New Year with landmark celebration at China-built CBD
Egypt’s new administrative capital ushered in the New Year with a grand public celebration centered on the Chinese-built Central Business District (CBD) on Thursday, marking the district’s first major festive event. A massive fireworks display illuminated the sky around the Iconic Tower at midnight, drawing an estimated 15,000 attendees. The celebration also featured performances by…