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Confucius Institutes and Cultural Engagement between China and Africa
By Gerald Mbanda Cultural understanding has become an essential element of international cooperation in the modern world. As China and Africa deepen their engagement across economic, political, and educational spheres, the need for meaningful cultural dialogue has grown increasingly important. Confucius Institutes, established in various African countries, have become prominent spaces for cultural exchange, helping…
Documents affirm one-China principle
By Magdy Amer The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. [Photo/Xinhua] All eyes are on Japanese Prime Minister SanaeTakaichi and whether she will visit the controversial Yasukuni Shrine on 26 Dec. A visit by a prominent Japanese leader to this shrine, a symbol of Japan’s militaristic past, would undoubtedly exacerbate historical grievances and further strain relations in an…
Taking stock of China-Africa Cooperation in2025 and looking forward 2026
By Gerald Mbanda As 2025 comes close to an end, cooperation between Africa and China demonstrated a clear shift from broad frameworks to measurable outcomes. The year was marked by expanding economic ties, advancing infrastructure projects, growing investment flows, and sustained high-level political engagement. Together, these developments reflected a partnership that has become more structured,…
Global Confidence in China and the Shaping of a New World Order
By Gerald Mbanda In recent years, China’s growing role on the global stage has generated widespread confidence that it can help shape a new global order. This confidence is evident both domestically and internationally. Surveys consistently show that around 90 percent of Chinese citizens believe their country has the capability and responsibility to contribute to…
China’s Scholarships Empower African Students with Fully Funded Opportunities
By Gerald Mbanda Chinese scholarships, mainly through the Chinese Government Scholarship program, the China Scholarship Council, and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), have opened doors for thousands of African students. At the 2024 FOCAC summit, China pledged 60,000 new scholarships and training opportunities, alongside a $51 billion package for Africa, reinforcing education as a…
Xi Jinping’s Emphasis on the Holistic Growth of Children Reflects a People-Centered Philosophy
By Staff Writer Children represent the future of a nation, and how a society nurtures its young generation determines its long-term vitality and direction. In this context, President Xi Jinping’s consistent emphasis on the holistic growth of children highlights the core of China’s people-centered development philosophy. At a symposium held in Beijing on improving the…
The delinquent superpower, the United States of America and the African reality
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The U.S. unilateral decision to boycott the G20 summit in South Africa is a dangerous manifestation of an “America First” foreign policy that habitually substitutes verifiable facts with politically convenient fiction. It’s justification rests on the supposedly grave situation involving the “killing and slaughtering” of Afrikaners and illegal land confiscation in…
China Marks Nanjing Massacre Memorial Day, Condemns Japanese Militarist Aggression amid Fresh Diplomatic Tensions
By Staff writer Children are seen at the memorial site on Dec 13, 2025. [Photo by Wang Zhuangfei/chinadaily.com.cn] On Saturday December 13, China commemorated the 12th National Memorial Day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre. In the winter of 1937-1938, invading Japanese troops brutally massacred 300,000Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers. Bitter historical truth is remembered so that it…
The Straight Trees of China: A Story of Environmental Protection and Large-Scale Afforestation
By Gerald Mbanda When I traveled across China, one of the most striking sights I encountered was not its modern skylines or high-speed trains, but something far simpler: trees—millions of them, young and old—standing in disciplined rows, many carefully supported by wooden frames to ensure they grew perfectly straight. It was a quiet but powerful…
Sierra Leone’s Freetown to deepen trade, culture cooperation with China’s Hefei
Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Hefei, the capital of east China’s Anhui Province, during a meeting on Friday. The meeting was held by Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of Freetown, and Zheng Hong, vice chairman of the Anhui Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. During the discussions,…