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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…
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…
Chinese-built water supply project to benefit livelihoods in Angola’s capital
At the construction site of the Quilonga Water Supply Project undertaken by the Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) in eastern Luanda, Angola’s capital, workers are busy at their tasks in an orderly fashion. Figueira Kalunga, a safety management technician, moves around the site, carefully inspecting workers’ helmets, harnesses, and other protective equipment. Kalunga has…
China’s Global Civilization Initiative: What is in it for Africa?
Let me give myself the liberty to divert a bit from my title :I am not a regular church goer but when I go I pay attention to a preacher’s non-traditional sermon. It is on this ground that I have never forgotten a sermon by The Bishop of Kagbayi his eminence bishop Semargide at a…
Senegalese officials laud progress in implementing FOCAC Beijing Summit outcomes
Mabouba Diagne, Senegalese minister of agriculture, food sovereignty and livestock Senegalese officials, political leaders, and scholars spoke highly of the progress made in implementing the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit at an event held Friday in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The Chinese Embassy in Senegal hosted the meeting on…
9-year-old girl wins Chinese language contest in Tanzania
A Tanzanian student performs at the Tanzanian branch competition of the 24th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on April 16, 2025.(Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman) A nine-year-old pupil on Friday wore a broad smile after she was declared the overall winner of the fifth “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Show for…
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to implementing outcomes of FOCAC Beijing summit
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…
China-Rwanda Relations: A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
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….
Zambia praises Huawei for advancing digital transformation, connectivity
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…
How Xi promotes more just, equitable international order
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…