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The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to fast-tracking the implementation of the outcomes from the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), emphasizing its intent to leverage the partnership for sustainable development. Janet Olisa, director of the Regions Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made this statement at an inaugural…
By Gerald Mbanda At the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing, China and Rwanda elevated their bilateral ties to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” marking a significant milestone in their diplomatic and developmental collaboration. This elevation reflects a deepening of mutual trust and a shared commitment to sustainable development, modernization, and regional peace….
This photo taken on July 5, 2024, shows solar panels at a mini-solar plant as part of a smart village project sponsored by Chinese firm Huawei Technologies in Namwala, Zambia. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua) The Zambian government on Wednesday praised Chinese tech giant Huawei for its role in driving digital development and expanding access to…
This aerial photo taken on June 17, 2022 shows the headquarters building of the New Development Bank in East China’s Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua] Nestled by the Huangpu River in Shanghai, the New Development Bank was founded by five BRICS countries in 2014 to provide financing support for member countries to bolster transport infrastructure, clean energy and…
Lujiazui area in Shanghai Photo:Xinhua Chinese officials on Wednesday announced a package of major policies to support stabilizing the market and expectations, including lowering the policy rate and reserve requirement ratio (RRR), while projecting strong confidence in the country’s high-quality development. The moves highlighted sufficient policy tools at Chinese policymakers’ disposal to not only ensure…
By staff writer A wall painting depicting a rural life scene attracts tourists in Shibansha village, Jiangmen city, South China’s Guangdong province, on May 10, 2019. [Photo by Jing Guomin/cpanet.org.cn] In 2021, China made global headlines by announcing the end of extreme poverty within its borders. Over the course of eight years, nearly 100 million…
A contestant performs at the fourth Chinese Singing Competition in Cape Town, South Africa, on April 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Lei) Dozens of young singers showcased their vibrant celebration of Chinese culture on Saturday at the fourth Chinese Singing Competition in Cape Town, South Africa’s legislative capital, captivating the audience with melodies that transcended language barriers….
By Dr. Hanane Thamik, The 11th China-Arab Business Conference and the 9th Investment Seminar of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum commenced in Haikou, Hainan Province, China, as part of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, held from April 27 to 29, 2025. Morocco was honored to be selected as the guest of honor for this session,…
This photo taken on June 1, 2025, shows a scene of a dragon boat race held on Lake Victoria in Kawuku, central district of Wakiso, Uganda. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua) Neither the changing weather nor the distance from its place of origin could dim the enthusiasm at this year’s Dragon Boat Festival, celebrated Sunday in…