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South Africa, China strengthen economic ties with new trade and investment agreements
By Karabo Mohamme In a powerful affirmation of growing economic cooperation, South Africa and China have reinforced their strategic partnership with the signing of several key memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during the ninth South Africa-China Trade and Investment Promotion Conference held on Sept. 23. The conference, a cornerstone of bilateral engagement, resulted in agreements across a range…
ADF Magazine and the Politics of narrative against China in Africa
By Gerald Mbanda. As China rises to become the second largest economyand the first manufacturing country in the world, the U.S intensifies its campaign through western media to pull down China, and Africa has become a critical arena in the evolving rivalry between the United States and China. While this competition spans economics, technology, and military presence, it increasingly…
China to Host Global Women’s Summit: A Renewed Commitment to Gender Equality and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Staff Writer The United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing on Sept. 15, 1995 (U.N. Photo/Yao Da Wei) As the world marks the 30th anniversary of the landmark 1995 World Conference on Women, China is preparing to host a major Global Summit of Women in Beijing — a symbolic and strategic move reaffirming…
Time for a Change: Why the UN Headquarters Should Be Moved from the United States
By Gerald Mbanda China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI) and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), emphasize the need for global institutions to evolve into more representative bodies. These proposals advocate for a multipolar world order where the interests of developing countries and marginalized nations are not just heard but respected. The current UN structure, heavily influenced by Western agendas and economic interests,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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