Category: Editorial
Editorial
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…
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…
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…
Trump Administration’s sale of arms to Taiwan violates International law and The One China Principle
U.S. made HIMARS Multiple Launch Rocket System among arms sold to Taiwan. (Photo courtesy: Internet) By Gerald Mbanda The recent decision by the United States (U.S) to proceed with its largest arms sale to Taiwan worth $11.1b has once again exposed a deep contradiction between American diplomatic commitments and its actions in practice. While the U.S. publicly claims…
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,…
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…
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…
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…