Editorial

By Staff writer Both China and Africa have endured long histories of foreign intervention and exploitation. China, though never colonized in the strictest sense, suffered from what it terms a “century of humiliation,” during which it was subjected to unequal treaties, foreign occupation, and internal fragmentation under the influence of …

Published : May 09,2025 By Gerald Mbanda At the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing, China and Rwanda elevated their bilateral ties to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” marking a significant milestone in their diplomatic and developmental collaboration. This elevation reflects a deepening of mutual trust and a …

By Staff writer Africa has experienced a transformative shift in its automotive industry, largely driven by the growing presence of electric vehicles (EVs) from Chinese manufacturers. Brands like Build Your Dream (BYD), Changan, BAIC, and NETA Auto are leading a new wave of mobility on the continent, offering affordable, sustainable, …

By Gerald Mbanda Two stories again appeared in the Africa Defence Magazine (ADF) that criticized Chinese mining companies in Africa.  The first story ran under a headline, “More reports of Chinese Lithium mining company abuses in Namibia, involving bribery, corruption, human rights, and environmental abuses,”(April 29,2025). The second story also …

By staff writer A wall painting depicting a rural life scene attracts tourists in Shibansha village, Jiangmen city, South China’s Guangdong province, on May 10, 2019. [Photo by Jing Guomin/cpanet.org.cn] In 2021, China made global headlines by announcing the end of extreme poverty within its borders. Over the course of …

Published: May 04,2025 By Dr. Hanane Thamik, The 11th China-Arab Business Conference and the 9th Investment Seminar of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum commenced in Haikou, Hainan Province, China, as part of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, held from April 27 to 29, 2025. Morocco was honored to be selected …

By Staff writer China has become one of the leading foreign investors in Africa’s renewable energy landscape. Since the early 2000s, Chinese state-owned and private enterprises, supported by institutions such as the Export-Import Bank of China, have financed and built a significant portion of Africa’s new energy infrastructure. About one-third …

By Gerald Mbanda A cargo ship is seen at a wharf of the expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, on Jan. 10, 2024. The expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Cote d’Ivoire, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), started construction in 2015 and was …

By Gerald Mbanda Photo of a century-old camphor tree in Fuzhou, southeast China’s Fujian Province. (Xinhua) In recent decades, China has emerged not only as a global economic powerhouse but also as a committed steward of environmental protection. Among its many green initiatives, the nation’s deep investment in tree conservation and reforestation stands …

By Staff writer  In recent decades, the bond between China and Africa has evolved beyond trade and infrastructure, with cultural exchange emerging as a vital component in fostering mutual understanding. As two of the world’s oldest civilizations, China and Africa share a rich tapestry of history, philosophy, and values. Through …