Category: Editorial
Editorial
Why French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to China matters
By Staff writer French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, for a three day state visit Wednesday for a state visit. He was welcomed by welcomed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Macron’s visit to China comes at a critical moment for Europe, China,…
China–Africa Cooperation Enters a New Phase with TAZARA Revitalization
By Staff Writer The Chinese Premier Li Qiang alongside Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema and Tanzania Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi attended ground breaking ceremony fot TAZARA revitalization in Lusaka-Zambia on November 20, 2025(Xinhua) China–Africa cooperation is entering a significant new phase as revitalization efforts begin on the historic Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) line. Chinese premier was…
Africa Benefitting from China’s Expanding Green Energy Cooperation
By Gerald Mbanda The Garissa Solar Power Plant in northeastern Kenya. In Garissa-Kenya, the cooperation between the government of Kenya and the China government, realized the installation of one of Africa’s biggest solar power plants. China is the world-leading country in production of cheap solar panels and this makes the country Africa’s number one choice. The Garissaproject is helping Kenya…
What Africa Can Learn from China’s “Holding the Rice Bowl Firmly” Approach to Food Security
By Gerald Mbanda Food security remains one of Africa’s most pressing development priorities. China, by contrast, has managed to maintain food sovereignty for its population of 1.4 billion people. According to China’s National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, the country has sustained food security over the past five years, consistently producing more than 650 million tonnes of…
China’s Rapid Rise in Artificial Intelligence: A New Chapter in Global Innovation
By Staff Writer Over the past decade, China has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic centers of artificial intelligence (AI) research, deployment, and industrialization. Through a combination of long-term planning, large-scale investment, and a rapidly expanding technology ecosystem, the country has positioned itself as a major force shaping the global AI landscape. As…
China’s Support boosts Food Security Effortsin Africa
Agriculture expert Jiang Daiming instructs farmers how to plant rice in the Commune of Gihanga in Burundi’s northwestern Bubanza province. [Photo/Xinhua]
G20 Summit embraces same position as China on Global Governance and Multilateralism
By Gerald Mbanda The recently concluded G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa—held for the first time on African soil—sent a powerful signal to the world: the G20 reaffirmed its commitment to a rules-based, multilateral global order, echoing much of China’s long-standing call for more equitable global governance. Under the banner of solidarity, equality and sustainability,…
Xi Jinping thought for global benefit: A growing vision beyond China’s Borders
Copies of the think tank report titled “Joining Hands to Advance Toward an Eco-Friendly Modernization — The Theoretical Contributions and Practical Leadership of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization To Global Sustainable Development.” A report focusing on the global significance of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization was released recently at the Global Panda Partners 2025 conference in Chengdu, capital…
2026: A New Era of China–Africa People-to-People Solidarity
By Gerald Mbanda The coming year 2026 has been designated as the China–Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, marking an important moment in the long history of cooperation between the two sides. For decades, China and African nations have developed ties through trade, infrastructure, education, medical cooperation, and cultural interaction. The 2026 initiative places a special emphasis on strengthening the…
Xi Jinping’s Up and Out of Poverty: An Inspiration for Africa’s Development Journey
By Staff writer China’s remarkable rise from widespread deprivation to the second largest economy in the world has long attracted global attention. Central to understanding this transformation are the personal experiences and governance philosophies of its leaders. Among these, President Xi Jinping’s book Up and Out of Povertystands out as an influential work that distills lessons from China’s grassroots development efforts. …