China-aided cardiac intensive care unit opens in Sierra Leone’s capital
A member of the 26th batch of the Chinese medical team to Sierra Leone introduces medical devices to Sierra Leonean representatives at the Sierra Leone-China Friendship Hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Nov. 12, 2025. The China-aided Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, the first of its kind in Sierra Leone, has officially launched at the Sierra Leone-China…
Symposium held to mark 25th anniversary of FOCAC in South Africa’s Cape Town
South Africa’s Inclusive Society Institute (ISI) and China’s Zhejiang Normal University convened a symposium in Cape Town on Monday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Representatives from ISI and the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University held in-depth discussions at the First Nations Heritage Center in the…
Xi Jinping’s Up and Out of Poverty: An Inspiration for Africa’s Development Journey
By Staff writer China’s remarkable rise from widespread deprivation to the second largest economy in the world has long attracted global attention. Central to understanding this transformation are the personal experiences and governance philosophies of its leaders. Among these, President Xi Jinping’s book Up and Out of Povertystands out as an influential work that distills lessons from China’s grassroots development efforts. …
Egypt offers major opportunities for Chinese investors amid deepening ties: minister
By Mahmoud Fouly, Yao Bing This photo taken on Sept. 11, 2023 shows the construction site of Central Business District (CBD) project in the new administrative capital, east of Cairo, Egypt. Located in a desert some 50 kilometers east of the Egyptian capital Cairo, the CBD constructed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) covers an…
China-Africa Partnership Conference highlights cooperation toward shared global governance
Delegates attend the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)w The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference opened Thursday here to explore ways to strengthen cooperation, amplify the Global South’s collective voice and promote a shared global governance. Co-hosted by Xinhua…
New export protocol gives Rwandan avocados access to Chinese market
Rwanda has inked a new avocado export protocol with China, further broadening the range of Rwandan products available to Chinese consumers. According to the Rwandan Embassy in China, the Protocol on Inspection, Quarantine, and Sanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Avocados from Rwanda to China was signed on Wednesday. “This agreement will allow high-quality…
What Africa gains by hosting the G 20 Summit — and Xi Jinping Promise for the Global South
By staff writer The G20 Summit will for the first time take place on the African continent specifically in South Africa in late November. This marks a pivotal moment in global governance and international diplomacy. Bringing the world’s major economies to African soil represents a deliberate shift in global power dynamics, giving Africa and the broader Global…
China’s journey of innovation and rejuvenation: Reaping the fruits of four decades of investment in science, technology, and education
By Zamir Ahmed Awan As the world stands at the crossroads of uncertainty and transformation, one nation has steadily advanced with vision, perseverance, and purpose — China. From the early days of reform and opening up in 1978 to the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), China’s progress has been guided by a consistent belief in the power of…
Musical talent show launched in Kenya to boost Africa-China cultural exchanges
The launching ceremony of a musical talent show dubbed “Sing for Africa” was held Tuesday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, aiming to nurture local musical talents and boost Africa-China cultural exchanges. The show, a collaboration between China’s Hunan TV International and Kenya’s Royal Media Services, features open auditions, knockout stages, and a grand finale showcasing…
Youth’s role takes center stage in global governance event in South Africa
The “Global Governance, Youth Action” media event, organized by China Media Group (CMG), took place on Tuesday in Johannesburg, South Africa. Under the theme “Youth discussing global governance: Building a modern future together for China and Africa,” the event brought together more than 100 guests from government departments, youth organizations, media organizations and business communities…