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The Ministerial Meeting of the Global Civilizations Dialogue opens in Beijing, China, July 10, 2025. /CGTN Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China is ready to work with other countries in building a global network for dialogue and cooperation among civilizations. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist …

By Ankit Prasad The Ghana exhibition area is packed with visitors during the 33rd Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair on May 18, 2024 ./VCG July 5, 2025 marks the 65th anniversary of China and Ghana establishing diplomatic ties, an event that took place merely days after Ghana became a republic. Since then, …

By Ji Haisheng Premier Li Qiang, accompanied by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly, is greeted by an Egyptian honor guard on the tarmac upon his arrival at Cairo International Airport in the Egyptian capital on Wednesday, when Li began a two-day official visit to the country. Wang Zhuangfei / China Daily Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that China …

By Staff writer  As the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) near the 98th celebration of its founding, it’s important to flash back on its support to Africa’s liberation movements despite having limited military capabilities. This is good evidence that the spirit and brotherhood with the African people was stronger and provided the required …

The growing Belt and Road cooperation between Egypt and China represents a “win-win model” that fosters deeper partnerships and shared growth, said former Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf in a recent interview with Xinhua. Sharaf, who has recently visited China’s home appliance giant Haier’s industrial park and auto brand Jetour’s assembly plant in Egypt, described …

By Che Bin, Li Yanan,  Located in the southwestern part of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Kashgar sits on a lush oasis nourished by the Yarkant River, which flows from the Karakoram Mountains. Since ancient times, traders and travelers crossing the Pamir Plateau have stopped here to rest, trade, and connect. This made Kashgar a key hub …

On a quiet morning, inside a sunlit classroom at the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar esSalaam, a group of Chinese teachers was reciting Kiswahili greetings. “Habari za asubuhi,” one said, smiling. “Nzuri sana,” responded another. This simple exchange, “good morning” and “very good,” is more than just a language lesson. It represents a …

Chinese contractors are helping advance Kenya’s construction sector by transferring technologies, the industry regulator said. Maurice Akech, executive director of Kenya’s National Construction Authority, told Xinhua in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, that Chinese firms undertaking major infrastructure projects are partnering with local contractors to deliver their tasks. “Kenya’s construction industry has …

By EDITH MUTETHYA Chinese-made aircraft C919 is poised to enter the African aviation market, offering the continent’s airlines more options in their fleet diversification and operational cost reduction strategies. The C919 aircraft, developed by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, or COMAC, has a capacity of between 158 and 192 seats. …

By Gerald Mbanda Several African countries including South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, and Morocco—have signed swap lines with China, strengthening their localcurrenciesyuan settlement frameworks. The Bank of China’s Johannesburg branch issued Africa’s first offshore RMB bond in 2017, marking deeper financial links. The Egyptian minister of investment and foreign trade Hassan El Khatib announced recently that Egypt will allow Chinese companies …