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…
Xi’s message for New Year widely lauded
Global experts say president’s words offer a beacon of stability, optimism President Xi Jinping delivers his 2026 New Year message through China Media Group and the internet on Wednesday. YAN YAN/XINHUA Global experts hailed President Xi Jinping’s New Year message as an inspiring voice of optimism and stability in an increasingly complex and uncertain world, offering reassurance…
China’s fight against corruption to remain priority in 2026
By staff writer China’s fight against corruption is expected to remain a central governance priority in 2026, building on a campaign that has been sustained, institutionalized and increasingly data-driven over more than a decade. Official figures released by China’s top disciplinary and supervisory bodies show that the anti-corruption drive has continued to operate at high intensity in…
Chinese firm completes track of Africa’s 1st desert heavy-haul railway
@globaltimesnews The full-track installation of Algeria’s Western Mining Railway, Africa’s first heavy-haul desert railway, was completed on Tuesday, the project’s Chinese constructor announced Wednesday. The 575-kilometer railway is the largest single infrastructure project…
Ghana-China relations gain momentum in 2025
By Justice Lee Adoboe The year 2025 marked the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ghana and China, with both sides taking concrete steps throughout the year to deepen cooperation and deliver tangible results. FRUITFUL BILATERAL RELATIONS Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special envoy HaoMingjin attended the inauguration of Ghana’s newly elected president, John Dramani Mahama, on Jan. 7. During…
Mainline welding completed for Chinese-built East African oil pipeline
Mainline welding of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, constructed by China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co., Ltd. (CPP), has been completed, marking a major milestone in the development of one of East Africa’s largest cross-border energy infrastructure projects. According to a statement released by CPP on Monday, as of Dec. 28, mainline welding covering a…
China-supported street lighting project illuminates Burundi’s economic capital
A China-supported solar street lighting project has been completed in Bujumbura, Burundi’s economic capital, aligning with the African country’s vision to promote clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable development, senior officials said. The project was implemented along Mao Zedong Boulevard in the Mukaza District of Bujumbura. Supported by China’s Sichuan Province, the boulevard is now equipped with…
Chinese Year of the Horse (2026): Meaning, Development, and Governance
By Gerald Mbanda In Chinese culture, time is understood as cyclical rather than purely linear, and one of the most enduring ways of interpreting these cycles is through the Chinese zodiac. Each year is associated with one of twelve animals, and each animal carries symbolic meanings that shape how people think about social mood, leadership,…
Ecobank Group and Bank of China Partner to Strengthen China-Africa Financial Cooperation
Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bank of China (Mauritius) Limited to deepen cooperation in trade, payments and financial services that support economic activity between China and Africa. The memorandum builds on a partnership established in 2010 and follows renewed engagement earlier this year, including a recent visit by Ecobank Group’s leadership…