China-South Africa trade fair opens in Johannesburg

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…

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Xinjiang’s development is a miracle bringing lessons to Global South

By Hussein Askary Guozigou Bridge, part of the Lianyungang-HorgosExpressway, in Yili, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 15, 2024. /CFP As the Arabic proverb goes, “The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.” Xinjiang is a unique place in many ways, besides being “a beautiful land.” I am summarizing it in four points that are significant not only for China’s…

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China-Africa agrochemical summit opens in Kenya to boost food security

The seventh CAC Africa Summit, a trade platform for the global agrochemical industry, kicked off Monday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, with a focus on boosting food security in the region. The two-day event, organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Sub-Council of Chemical Industry (CCPIT CHEM), Kenya’s Pest Control Products…

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On Kenya’s Maasai Mara plains, Chinese duo builds home of hope for 29 girls

Girls are playing with a ball at the Namunyak Rescue Center, in Aitong town of Narok County, southwest Kenya, on Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Yang Guang) On the edge of the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya stands the Namunyakrescue center, a modest yet vibrant refuge for girls whose futures were once uncertain. Its name, Namunyak, means “happiness” in the Maasailanguage. Nearly every weekend, Tang Lin and Yuan…

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China’s Global Governance Initiative: What It Means for Africa

By Staff writer  In recent years, the global geopolitical landscape has been rapidly evolving. As traditional powerhouses in the West continue to exert influence over developing nations, new players are proposing alternative models for international cooperation. Among these is China’s Global Governance Initiative, championed by President Xi Jinping, which seeks to reshape the way countries…

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What did ancient Chinese people eat in summer?

By Staff writer  I found this interesting information on how ancient Chinese people enjoyed some special delicacies that calmed the digestive system during summer which helped to boost appetite since it is believed that many people in summer time have no good appetite for food.  In ancient times Chinese people also enjoyed “ice cream” and specially prepared fruit in summer. Here are three delicacies they treated themselves to in…

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Zambia eyes tourism training partnership with Chinese college: minister

The Zambian government is seeking to establish a tourism skills development partnership with a Chinese college, a senior official said in a statement. Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba made the remarks during his visit to Shaanxi Tourism Cuisine Professional College in Xi’an, the capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. According to the statement, Sikumba held talks with the college’s management…

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China’s Defense Minister reiterates Taiwan is part of China, vows to defeat interference

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun delivers keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum held in China’s capital on September 18, 2025. Photo: IC The historical and legal facts that Taiwan is part of China are beyond doubt, and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is always ready to defeat any external interference…

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China backs Africa’s path to progress

When Antoine Roger Lokongo returned to the Democratic Republic of Congo after nearly 20 years in Europe and China, he brought back not only academic credentials but also a conviction that Africa could learn from China’s resilience in advancing human rights through development. “My journey has been shaped by two worlds,” said Lokongo, director of…

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China’s V-Day commemorations enhance confidence in advancing national rejuvenation: Xi

China’s V-Day commemorations have strengthened the nation’s resolve and confidence in building a strong country and advancing national rejuvenation on all fronts, President Xi Jinping has said. Xi made the remarks in a recent speech after hearing a report summarizing activities held to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War…

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