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By Wilfred Ndhlovu Against the backdrop of global geopolitical shifts, Africa’s pursuit of equitable development partnerships has never been more critical. The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), held in Yokohama in August 2025, was hailed by Japan as a milestone for Africa-Japan cooperation—but it ultimately laid bare the gap between rhetoric and…
Cape Verde and China have signed an agreement on financing for the third phase of the “Safe City” project, which aims to establish new command centers in different Cape Verdean cities. The agreement was signed on Wednesday in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. In the third phase, the command and data centers in Praia…
Kenyan President William Ruto (C) attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the China-Kenya International Commerce Center in Nairobi, Kenya, on Oct. 1, 2025. Ruto on Wednesday launched the construction of the five-billion-shillings (about 38.7 million U.S. dollars) China-Kenya International Commerce Center, a project designed to strengthen Sino-Kenyan trade and investment. According to Ruto, the facility will…
By Staff writer In a significant move reflecting its commitment to international cooperation and shared development, China has introduced the new K visa, aimed at attracting high-level science and technology talent from around the world. This policy not only reaffirms China’s openness to global collaboration but also serves as a practical step toward realizing its…
By Gerald Mbanda As China marks the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, President Xi Jinping’sNational Day message has called on the Chinese people to continue advancing the country’s modernization. The appeal resonates deeply at a time when China stands at a critical juncture—reflecting on its remarkable achievements while navigating the complexities of…
Chinese doctors offer free medical consultations to Chinese citizens and overseas Chinese living in the country in Maputo, Mozambique, Sept. 27, 2025.(Photo by Mendes Mondlane/Xinhua) The Chinese medical team in Mozambique, together with a delegation from West China Hospital of Sichuan University, offered free medical consultations on Saturday in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, to Chinese…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang (L) meets with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, September 24, 2025. /Xinhua China stands ready to work with the United Nations to implement the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) and promote the building of a more just and equitable global governance system, Chinese Premier Li Qiangsaid Wednesday. Li made the remarks when meeting with UN…
Staff Writer The United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing on Sept. 15, 1995 (U.N. Photo/Yao Da Wei) As the world marks the 30th anniversary of the landmark 1995 World Conference on Women, China is preparing to host a major Global Summit of Women in Beijing — a symbolic and strategic move reaffirming…
By Gerald Mbanda China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI) and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), emphasize the need for global institutions to evolve into more representative bodies. These proposals advocate for a multipolar world order where the interests of developing countries and marginalized nations are not just heard but respected. The current UN structure, heavily influenced by Western agendas and economic interests,…
View of Johannesburg, South Africa. (Xinhua) The South Africa-China Trade and Investment Promotion Conference and the ninth China-South Africa Trade Fair opened in Johannesburg on Tuesday, drawing thousands of participants seeking to deepen trade and investment ties. Addressing the opening ceremony, Zuko Godlimpi, South African deputy minister of trade, industry, and competition, noted the steady growth in…