Category: Editorial
Editorial
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…
Global Confidence in China and the Shaping of a New World Order
By Gerald Mbanda In recent years, China’s growing role on the global stage has generated widespread confidence that it can help shape a new global order. This confidence is evident both domestically and internationally. Surveys consistently show that around 90 percent of Chinese citizens believe their country has the capability and responsibility to contribute to…
China’s Scholarships Empower African Students with Fully Funded Opportunities
By Gerald Mbanda Chinese scholarships, mainly through the Chinese Government Scholarship program, the China Scholarship Council, and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), have opened doors for thousands of African students. At the 2024 FOCAC summit, China pledged 60,000 new scholarships and training opportunities, alongside a $51 billion package for Africa, reinforcing education as a…
Xi Jinping’s Emphasis on the Holistic Growth of Children Reflects a People-Centered Philosophy
By Staff Writer Children represent the future of a nation, and how a society nurtures its young generation determines its long-term vitality and direction. In this context, President Xi Jinping’s consistent emphasis on the holistic growth of children highlights the core of China’s people-centered development philosophy. At a symposium held in Beijing on improving the…
China Marks Nanjing Massacre Memorial Day, Condemns Japanese Militarist Aggression amid Fresh Diplomatic Tensions
By Staff writer Children are seen at the memorial site on Dec 13, 2025. [Photo by Wang Zhuangfei/chinadaily.com.cn] On Saturday December 13, China commemorated the 12th National Memorial Day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre. In the winter of 1937-1938, invading Japanese troops brutally massacred 300,000Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers. Bitter historical truth is remembered so that it…
The Straight Trees of China: A Story of Environmental Protection and Large-Scale Afforestation
By Gerald Mbanda When I traveled across China, one of the most striking sights I encountered was not its modern skylines or high-speed trains, but something far simpler: trees—millions of them, young and old—standing in disciplined rows, many carefully supported by wooden frames to ensure they grew perfectly straight. It was a quiet but powerful…
Africa Can Strengthen Traditional Medicine by Learning from China
By Staff Writer Egyptian physiotherapist and acupuncturist Abir El-Naggar feels the pulse of a man at a clinic in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) For centuries, traditional medicine has been an integral part of African societies, shaping healing practices, community well-being, and cultural identity. Across the continent, healers have utilized an extraordinary variety of plants, herbs, and…
A Case for a Xi Jinping Global Peace Institute
By Gerald Mbanda As China under president Xi Jinping continues to advocate for peace at a time several regions of the world are facing wars and political tensions, the Chinese president’s approach to international relationshas gained global recognition. His ideas and diplomatic initiatives have contributed significantly to global stability and dialogue. In this context, I wish to say that it is the right time to…
Trump Administration “Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act” provocative to China
By Gerald Mbanda The recent signing of the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act by U.S. President Donald Trump has once again thrust the Taiwan question into the center of U.S.–China tensions. While Washington frames such legislation as a tool to strengthen its engagement with Taiwan, Beijing views it as a direct challenge to the principles that…