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Zambia’s governing party hails visit to China as valuable learning experience

The United Party for National Development (UPND), Zambia’s ruling party, on Monday described its recent visit to China as a valuable learning experience, not only for strengthening party-to-party relations with the Communist Party of China (CPC), but also for contributing to Zambia’s national development. UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe said the discussions …

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Why Global Dialogue among Civilizations is timely

By Staff writer  The Global Civilizations Dialogue ministerial meeting, held in Beijing on July 10–11, 2025, came at a critical juncture. With the world beset by geopolitical tension, ideological polarization, and a retrenchment from globalization, the event—backed by over 600 delegates from around 140 countries—served as a concerted effort to …

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What prompted President Trump’s Mini-Summit with Five African leaders?

By Gerald Mbanda In early July 2025, President Trump hosted a mini-summit in Washington with the presidents of Gabon, GuineaBissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal—five coastal West and Central African nations rich in natural resources. This event is seen as an element of Trump’s “America First” strategy, sharply pivoting U.S. Africa policy away from traditional …

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Alumni seminar held in Mauritania to mark 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China

The Association of Mauritanian Alumni of Chinese Universities has held a celebratory seminar to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mauritania and China. The seminar was held on Saturday in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, under the theme “Mauritania-China Relations and Prospects for Joint Cooperation.” …

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Chinese medics treat patients, empower locals in Benin

When Yang Ping stepped back into the intensive care unit, a wave of relief washed over her: Beatrice Lawe, a 45-year-old patient once teetering on the brink of death, was breathing on her own, vital signs stable, after an emergency operation performed by Yang and fellow members of the Chinese …

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The PLA stands as a defender of national sovereignty, the safety of its people, and a stabilizing force in global peace.

By Staff writer  Left to right: Chinese defence Attache Sr. Capt. (Navy Li Dayi, Chinese Ambassador H.E, GAO Wenqi, Major General Alex Kagame, chief of staff of the Rwanda Reserve Force. (photocredit: Igihe) In Kigali, Rwanda, the Chinese community, diplomats, government officials and friends of China, gathered at hotel Marriot on Friday, at the invitation Chinese embassy in Rwanda to …

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Chinese Embassy in Rwanda celebrates PLA’s 98th founding anniversary

The Chinese Embassy in Rwanda held a reception on Friday to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The event was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Gao Wenqi, Defense Attache Li Dayi, representatives from both China and Rwanda, as well as members of the diplomatic corps and defense …

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Premier Li: China to work with Egypt to safeguard intl trade order

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly in Cairo, Egypt, July 10, 2025. /Xinhua Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that China is willing to work with Egypt to safeguard economic globalization and international economic and trade order. Both countries should work to defend the common interests of developing countries and promote …

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Treating Africa as a ‘resource reservoir,’ can the US project an image of being a ‘better partner’?

Illustration: Liu Rui/Global Times According to reports, US President Donald Trump met with the leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday, saying that the US approach to the continent was shifting from aid to trade and that the US is a better partner for Africa than China. This …

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