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By Gerald Mbanda  Made in Rwanda” products at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2024 in Shanghai-China.  Source: rwandainchina.gov.rw In recent years, the economic partnership between China and Rwanda has flourished into a dynamic and multifaceted relationship, characterized by significant investments, collaborative infrastructure projects, and expanding trade ties. This collaboration is not only transforming …

By Staff writer  In an increasingly interconnected world, peace and security have become shared global responsibilities. Among the many actors playing a growing role in promoting peace on the African continent, China has emerged as a significant and commendable contributor. Over the past two decades, China’s involvement in Africa has …

By Gerald Mbanda Ms. Lin Hang, Chinese embassy Charge d’Affairs a.i,(middle), Counselor Gao Zhiqiang (left), Director Zhang Xiaohong(Right). Photo: Africa-China Review At the Chinese embassy in Kigali, a press conference was held on Friday, 16, 2025, during which Ms. Lin Hang, the Charge d’Affairs a.i, briefed the media, University Professors and the ruling party representatives (RPF),  on the good cooperation between China and Rwanda, the US tariffs and their effects …

By staff writer  Courtesy: Internet photo The trade tensions between the United States and China—two of the world’s largest economies—have had ripple effects far beyond their borders. While headlines tend to focus on tariffs, supply chains, and corporate giants, the impact on developing regions such as Africa is less visible but equally significant. Africa, …

By Gerald Mbanda  The recent trade talks between China and U.S held in Geneva, is testimony that the two world largest economies and super powers need each other for global peace and economic growth. Tensions between the two countries have gone down signaling a renewed commitment to economic cooperation. Chinese officials have always maintained that trade wars are a …

By Staff writer Both China and Africa have endured long histories of foreign intervention and exploitation. China, though never colonized in the strictest sense, suffered from what it terms a “century of humiliation,” during which it was subjected to unequal treaties, foreign occupation, and internal fragmentation under the influence of …

Published : May 09,2025 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 …

By Staff writer Africa has experienced a transformative shift in its automotive industry, largely driven by the growing presence of electric vehicles (EVs) from Chinese manufacturers. Brands like Build Your Dream (BYD), Changan, BAIC, and NETA Auto are leading a new wave of mobility on the continent, offering affordable, sustainable, …

By Gerald Mbanda Two stories again appeared in the Africa Defence Magazine (ADF) that criticized Chinese mining companies in Africa.  The first story ran under a headline, “More reports of Chinese Lithium mining company abuses in Namibia, involving bribery, corruption, human rights, and environmental abuses,”(April 29,2025). The second story also …

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 …