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By Gerald Mbanda China’s journey toward green energy has not only transformed its domestic economy but is also reshaping its global partnerships — particularly with Africa. Over the past decade, China has emerged as a key partner in helping African countries transition toward cleaner, more sustainable sources of energy. Through investments, technology transfer, and infrastructure…
On a breezy afternoon across the arid plains of South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, 31-year-old Xolani Taute stood beneath a towering white wind turbine, its blades slicing through the blue sky above the small town of De Aar. Once an unemployed electrician with little prospect of further study or steady work, he is now a…
By Gerald Mbanda Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, delivers a speech via video at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2025. The eighth CIIE and Hongqiao International Economic Forum opened in…
By Gerald Mbanda Participants compete during the Beijing Marathon 2025 in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin) Sports have increasingly become a bridge connecting people, nations, and cultures across the globe. Among the various forms of cultural exchange, sports tourismhas emerged as a significant platform promoting understanding and friendship. The recent Beijing Marathon, which brought…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang (L) attends the ground-breaking ceremony for the TAZARA revitalization project alongside Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema (C) and Tanzanian Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi (R) in Lusaka, Zambia, on November 20, 2025. /Xinhua Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that China is willing to work with Zambia and Tanzania to advance the development of a prosperity belt along the TAZARA Railway…
By Gerald Mbanda In an era marked by global uncertainty, few relationships are as consequential as that between the United States and China. As the worlds two largest economies and most influential powers, the tone of their engagement affects not only bilateral trade and diplomacy but also global stability, technology, and climate policy. The recent meeting between…
By Staff writer Photo courtesy: AP The planned meeting on October 30 in Busan between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping offers an opportunity to discuss and come up with concrete recommendations and solutions to pertinent issues which include tariffs, trade and US meddling in Taiwan affairs. The meeting is planned to take place on the…
China’s national legislature adopted on Friday a decision to designate Oct. 25 as the Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration. Overseas observers believe that the designation, by underscoring the indisputable fact that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, will further consolidate the international community’s adherence to the one-China principle. The establishment of this commemorative day is…
By Staff writer This week, The United States and China, the world’s two largest economies announced they had reached a “basic consensus” in trade talks, covering export controls, tariffs on Chinese shipping, agriculture, and other issues. While the agreement raises hopes of de-escalation in the longstanding trade war, it also prompts critical questions: what does this mean for Africa, and…
By Gerald Mbanda Jingtong Express way east of Sihui- Chaoyang District Beijing: Source: Internet As the world’s second-largest economy, China’s path toward high-quality development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025) is not only reshaping its domestic economy but also generating significant opportunities for global growth, cooperation, and sustainability. Unlike previous phases of rapid expansion driven mainly by low-cost manufacturing and exports,…