China’s sustained momentum five years after eradicating extreme poverty
By Staff writer China’s eradication of extreme poverty stands as one of the most far-reaching social transformations of the modern era. In 2020, the country announced that absolute poverty had been eliminated nationwide, lifting nearly 100 million rural residents above the official poverty line. This achievement meant that China reached the core target of the…
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…
Confucius Institutes and Cultural Engagement between China and Africa
By Gerald Mbanda Cultural understanding has become an essential element of international cooperation in the modern world. As China and Africa deepen their engagement across economic, political, and educational spheres, the need for meaningful cultural dialogue has grown increasingly important. Confucius Institutes, established in various African countries, have become prominent spaces for cultural exchange, helping…
Five-Year Plans: China’s key to success
By Mei Xin A stacker crane (C) places goods at an automated high-bay warehouse of the Maersk Lin-gang Flagship Logistics Center in east China’s Shanghai, on November 26, 2025. /Xinhua In recent times, the international community has paid close attention to the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Many…
Documents affirm one-China principle
By Magdy Amer The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. [Photo/Xinhua] All eyes are on Japanese Prime Minister SanaeTakaichi and whether she will visit the controversial Yasukuni Shrine on 26 Dec. A visit by a prominent Japanese leader to this shrine, a symbol of Japan’s militaristic past, would undoubtedly exacerbate historical grievances and further strain relations in an…
Japan–China Relations and the Challenge of Mutual Respect
By Staff writer Japan and China are two major countries in East Asia whose relationship has a significant impact on regional peace, economic development, and international stability. In theory, Japan and China can live in harmony if both sides respect international law, historical commitments, and each other’s core interests. However, in recent years, bilateral relations…
Taking stock of China-Africa Cooperation in2025 and looking forward 2026
By Gerald Mbanda As 2025 comes close to an end, cooperation between Africa and China demonstrated a clear shift from broad frameworks to measurable outcomes. The year was marked by expanding economic ties, advancing infrastructure projects, growing investment flows, and sustained high-level political engagement. Together, these developments reflected a partnership that has become more structured,…
China is a reference for DR Congo in vocational training, says state minister
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Minister of State and Minister of Vocational Training Marc Ekila Likombiospeaks during an interview in Kinshasa, DRC, on Dec. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Shi Yu) Cooperation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and China continues to deepen, expanding beyond infrastructure and construction projects to encompass vocational training and youth employment, DRC…
Chinese medical team donates medical supplies to hospital in South Sudan
The 13th batch of the Chinese medical team on Monday donated pharmaceutical products and medical equipment to Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan’s main referral hospital. Minister of Health Sarah Cleto Rial said during the donation ceremony in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, that Chinese medical teams have offered extensive humanitarian assistance over the years since the country…
Chinese-built logistics hub in Tanzania streamlines regional trade across East Africa
Staff members assist customers at a shop selling electronic products at the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center (EACLC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Dec. 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman) On the second floor of the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center (EACLC) on the outskirts of Tanzania’s port city of Dar es Salaam, bolts of neatly arranged clothing line…