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Chinese-built road transforms lives, boosts economy in northern Rwanda
This photo taken on Jan. 21 2026 shows a vehicle traveling on a road constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation in Rwanda’s Northern Province. (Xinhua/Ju Yinhe) For years, the winding hills of northern Rwanda were as famous for their breathtaking beauty as for the long, arduous journeys on impassable roads. Today, the smooth asphalt of…
Chinese New Year: A Time to Connect and Refresh
Nanjing Railway Station in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province Photo: VCG. By Gerald Mbanda The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important and longest holiday in China. In 2026, it will be celebrated from mid-February, between February 15 and February 21. More than a simple celebration marking the start of…
26th Chinese medical team arrives in Rwanda to boost health cooperation
Ndayizigiye Jean Marie Vianney (4th L, front), permanent secretary in Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, poses for photos with members of the 25th Chinese medical team during a ceremony in Rwanda, in Kigali, Rwanda, Jan. 22, 2026. The ceremony marking the arrival of the 26th Chinese medical team in Rwanda and the departure of the 25th team was held…
Chinese president Xi congratulates YoweriMuseveni
By Staff writer Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Yoweri Museveni on his re-election as president of Uganda. Museveni won with 71.65 percent of the vote, the commission said beating several other presidential contenders. Relations between China and Uganda have steadily grown stronger over the years, built on mutual respect, shared development goals, and practical…
What the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges means for Agenda 2063
As China and Africa move into the 2026 Year of People-to-People Exchanges, both sides are placing emphasis on cooperation in culture, education, youth, tourism, and social engagement. Nearly 600 activities are planned across the continent and China, underscoring a shared belief that development is ultimately about people. Erastus Mwencha, former Deputy Chairperson of the African Union…
Egypt deepens China partnership through tourism roadshows
By Yang Feiyue A view of the Grand Egyptian Museum.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Egyptian Tourism Authority is rolling out three roadshows from mid-January to strengthen cooperation with China’s travel market and showcase Egypt’s renewed tourism vision. “China is a strategic market for Egypt, and these roadshows mark an important step in deepening our engagement with…
China-Tanzania cooperation advances with trained female railway talent
For three and a half years, Amina Ally Sauko has helped coordinate Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) train operations from its Operation Control Center (OCC) in the port city of Dar es Salaam, where precision and teamwork are essential. Amina, a 35-year-old transport officer with the TRC, said this nerve center is more than a workplace — it is where Tanzania’s ambitions…
China’s zero tariffs on agricultural imports: A golden opportunity for African farmers
Benin high quality pineapple exports to China By Gerald Mbanda Under China’s zero-tariff arrangement, agricultural products from eligible African countries can now enter the Chinese market without import duties. This significantly reduces costs for Chinese buyers and improves the price competitiveness of African produce. As a result, African exports are better positioned to compete with products…
Uganda’s dried chili peppers make first export to China
Chili farmers in Uganda A batch of dried chili peppers from Uganda has recently passed customs in Shanghai, marking the first export of Ugandan dried chili peppers to China after gaining market access in the country. The 11 tonnes of dried chili peppers entered China via sea transport through the Waigaoqiao port area in Shanghai, the municipal customs authorities…
China ranks among Zimbabwe’s top 3 trading partners in 2025
China is Zimbabwe’s third-largest export destination, accounting for 16.9 percent of the country’s total exports in the first 11 months of 2025, Zimbabwe’s trade promotion body ZimTrade said Friday. “There is significant potential for growth through ongoing collaboration between both governments to enhance trade in key local commodities such as citrus and avocados,” ZimTrade Chief Executive Officer Allan Majuru said in a statement….