Category: Editorial
Editorial
Africa and China: A 21st Century Partnership of Hope and Progress
By Gerald Mbanda In a recent seminar organized by Africa China Reviewin collaboration with the Embassy of China in Rwanda, African and Chinese scholars, researchers, government officials and policy experts came together to discuss on four global initiatives in which China and Africa can collaborate to unlock the continent’s full potential: the Global Development Initiative (GDI),…
Chinese and African Scholars to hold a virtual seminar on China’s Four Global Initiatives
By Gerald Mbanda Since 2012, China has proposed four global initiatives: the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the Global Security Initiative (GSI), the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), and more recently, the Global Governance Initiative (GGI). These proposals represent China’s wisdom to addressing transnational challenges through multilateral cooperation and a shared future for humanity. Since their inception,…
China’s Naval fleet to the Gulf of Aden: APeace Mission under the Global Security Initiative
By Gerald Mbanda A new fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy set sail on, Oct. 11, 2025 from a military port in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, to take over an escort mission from the previous fleet in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia. (Photo by Liu Zaiyao/Xinhua) The deployment of China’s naval fleet to…
Time for a Change: Why the UN Headquarters Should Be Moved from the United States
By Gerald Mbanda China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI) and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), emphasize the need for global institutions to evolve into more representative bodies. These proposals advocate for a multipolar world order where the interests of developing countries and marginalized nations are not just heard but respected. The current UN structure, heavily influenced by Western agendas and economic interests,…
China’s V-Day commemorations enhance confidence in advancing national rejuvenation: Xi
China’s V-Day commemorations have strengthened the nation’s resolve and confidence in building a strong country and advancing national rejuvenation on all fronts, President Xi Jinping has said. Xi made the remarks in a recent speech after hearing a report summarizing activities held to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War…
China’s Global Civilization Initiative: What is in it for Africa?
Let me give myself the liberty to divert a bit from my title :I am not a regular church goer but when I go I pay attention to a preacher’s non-traditional sermon. It is on this ground that I have never forgotten a sermon by The Bishop of Kagbayi his eminence bishop Semargide at a…
Senegalese officials laud progress in implementing FOCAC Beijing Summit outcomes
Mabouba Diagne, Senegalese minister of agriculture, food sovereignty and livestock Senegalese officials, political leaders, and scholars spoke highly of the progress made in implementing the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit at an event held Friday in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The Chinese Embassy in Senegal hosted the meeting on…
China-Rwanda Relations: A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
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 shared commitment to sustainable development, modernization, and regional peace….
Zambia praises Huawei for advancing digital transformation, connectivity
This photo taken on July 5, 2024, shows solar panels at a mini-solar plant as part of a smart village project sponsored by Chinese firm Huawei Technologies in Namwala, Zambia. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua) The Zambian government on Wednesday praised Chinese tech giant Huawei for its role in driving digital development and expanding access to…
What can Africa learn from China’s Poverty Alleviation Success Story?
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 eight years, nearly 100 million…