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By Gerald Mbanda Japan has been shaken by an intensifying political and diplomatic storm after the first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made remarks about China and Taiwan that were condemned both at home and in Beijing. What began as a routine parliamentary exchange quickly spiraled into a full-scale controversy, deepening tensions between the two…
By staff writer The G20 Summit will for the first time take place on the African continent specifically in South Africa in late November. This marks a pivotal moment in global governance and international diplomacy. Bringing the world’s major economies to African soil represents a deliberate shift in global power dynamics, giving Africa and the broader Global…
The “Global Governance, Youth Action” media event, organized by China Media Group (CMG), took place on Tuesday in Johannesburg, South Africa. Under the theme “Youth discussing global governance: Building a modern future together for China and Africa,” the event brought together more than 100 guests from government departments, youth organizations, media organizations and business communities…
Gerald Mbanda The 2025 World Internet Conference (WIC), held from November 7-9 in Wuzhen, China, was not just inspiration for Africa but actionable insight: digital transformation is accelerating, AI is no longer experimental, infrastructure and governance are essential, and inclusive cooperation is the future. For African nations willing to seize this moment, the path to a smarter, more connected, and more inclusive digital economy…
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…