Category: Editorial
Editorial
Japanese Prime Minister faces backlash over war remarks against China
By Gerald Mbanda Japan has been shaken by an intensifying political and diplomatic storm after the first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made remarks about China and Taiwan that were condemned both at home and in Beijing. What began as a routine parliamentary exchange quickly spiraled into a full-scale controversy, deepening tensions between the two…
What Africa gains by hosting the G 20 Summit — and Xi Jinping Promise for the Global South
By staff writer The G20 Summit will for the first time take place on the African continent specifically in South Africa in late November. This marks a pivotal moment in global governance and international diplomacy. Bringing the world’s major economies to African soil represents a deliberate shift in global power dynamics, giving Africa and the broader Global…
China hosts the 2025 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen. Actionable insights for Africa
Gerald Mbanda The 2025 World Internet Conference (WIC), held from November 7-9 in Wuzhen, China, was not just inspiration for Africa but actionable insight: digital transformation is accelerating, AI is no longer experimental, infrastructure and governance are essential, and inclusive cooperation is the future. For African nations willing to seize this moment, the path to a smarter, more connected, and more inclusive digital economy…
Africa reaped unlimited trade opportunitiesat the eighth CIIE in Shanghai
By Gerald Mbanda Visitors try coffee at the pavilion of Ethiopia during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China’s Shanghai, Nov. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang) The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), held in Shanghai from 5–10 November 2025, marked a landmark moment in global trade, especially for African producers seeking direct access…
China’s Green Energy extends to Africa: A Partnership for a Sustainable Future
By Gerald Mbanda China’s journey toward green energy has not only transformed its domestic economy but is also reshaping its global partnerships — particularly with Africa. Over the past decade, China has emerged as a key partner in helping African countries transition toward cleaner, more sustainable sources of energy. Through investments, technology transfer, and infrastructure…
The 8th CIIE in Shanghai: An opportunity for African countries to export to the vast China market.
By Gerald Mbanda Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, delivers a speech via video at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2025. The eighth CIIE and Hongqiao International Economic Forum opened in…
Sports Tourism strengthens bonds between China and Africa’s Youth
By Gerald Mbanda Participants compete during the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin) Sports have increasingly become a bridge connecting people, nations, and cultures across the globe. Among the various forms of cultural exchange, sports tourismhas emerged as a significant platform promoting understanding and friendship. The recent Beijing Marathon, which brought…
Building Bridges: The Promise of Renewed U.S.–China Relations
By Gerald Mbanda In an era marked by global uncertainty, few relationships are as consequential as that between the United States and China. As the worlds two largest economies and most influential powers, the tone of their engagement affects not only bilateral trade and diplomacy but also global stability, technology, and climate policy. The recent meeting between…
Xi and Trump meeting in Busan should be of hope not diplomatic routine
By Staff writer Photo courtesy: AP The planned meeting on October 30 in Busan between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping offers an opportunity to discuss and come up with concrete recommendations and solutions to pertinent issues which include tariffs, trade and US meddling in Taiwan affairs. The meeting is planned to take place on the…
China’s High-Quality Development: Shared Opportunities for the World
By Gerald Mbanda Jingtong Express way east of Sihui- Chaoyang District Beijing: Source: Internet As the world’s second-largest economy, China’s path toward high-quality development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025) is not only reshaping its domestic economy but also generating significant opportunities for global growth, cooperation, and sustainability. Unlike previous phases of rapid expansion driven mainly by low-cost manufacturing and exports,…