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Chinese New Year: A Time to Connect and Refresh
Nanjing Railway Station in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province Photo: VCG. By Gerald Mbanda The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important and longest holiday in China. In 2026, it will be celebrated from mid-February, between February 15 and February 21. More than a simple celebration marking the start of…
26th Chinese medical team arrives in Rwanda to boost health cooperation
Ndayizigiye Jean Marie Vianney (4th L, front), permanent secretary in Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, poses for photos with members of the 25th Chinese medical team during a ceremony in Rwanda, in Kigali, Rwanda, Jan. 22, 2026. The ceremony marking the arrival of the 26th Chinese medical team in Rwanda and the departure of the 25th team was held…
Chinese president Xi congratulates YoweriMuseveni
By Staff writer Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Yoweri Museveni on his re-election as president of Uganda. Museveni won with 71.65 percent of the vote, the commission said beating several other presidential contenders. Relations between China and Uganda have steadily grown stronger over the years, built on mutual respect, shared development goals, and practical…
Egypt deepens China partnership through tourism roadshows
By Yang Feiyue A view of the Grand Egyptian Museum.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Egyptian Tourism Authority is rolling out three roadshows from mid-January to strengthen cooperation with China’s travel market and showcase Egypt’s renewed tourism vision. “China is a strategic market for Egypt, and these roadshows mark an important step in deepening our engagement with…
China’s zero tariffs on agricultural imports: A golden opportunity for African farmers
Benin high quality pineapple exports to China By Gerald Mbanda Under China’s zero-tariff arrangement, agricultural products from eligible African countries can now enter the Chinese market without import duties. This significantly reduces costs for Chinese buyers and improves the price competitiveness of African produce. As a result, African exports are better positioned to compete with products…
Takaichi’s Taiwan rhetoric and the cost to Japan–China relations
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi listens to a question during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on November 12, 2025. Photo courtesy: Global Times By Gerald Mbanda Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first term of office has been marked by controversy, following her strong public remarks on Taiwan that sharply strained relations between Japan and China. Her political…
China’s Medical donation brings timely relief to Burundi’s Health Sector amid shortages
By Staff writer A medical donation from China has brought renewed hope to Burundi’s overstretched health system at a time when the country is grappling with severe shortages of essential supplies. The handover ceremony, held at Prince Regent Charles Hospital in Burundi’s economic capital Bujumbura, marked a significant step in strengthening medical services for thousands…
China’s manufacturing continues to fuel global industry growth, promote sustainability
Earlier in December, the world’s leading electric vehicle battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL) said it is nearing completion on what could be one of Europe’s largest electric vehicle battery factories, a fresh example of advanced Chinese manufacturing gaining international recognition. Over the years, China’s manufacturing sector has steadily upgraded and integrated itself into international industrial…
Africa should not choose sides but work withboth US and China
By Gerald Mbanda Africa stands at a critical crossroads in a rapidly changing global order; where sometimes you find that African countries are often placed in an uncomfortable position, pressured to “choose sides.” This framing is both unnecessary and counterproductive. Africa does not benefit from binary geopolitical thinking. Instead, the continent needs the freedom and strategic space…
Xi Jinping Calls for Renewed and More Precise Fight Against Corruption. Can African governments borrow a leaf?
By Staff writer Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated the Communist Party of China’s unwavering commitment to combating corruption, calling for renewed determination, innovation, and precision in anti-corruption efforts. Speaking at the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), Xi emphasized that corruption remains one of the greatest threats to…