Opinions

US and UK worried about the rise of China.

By Gerald Mbanda A number of publications in US reveal that China’s ambition to open a naval base in Equatorial Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean, is a major concern of the US administration as China would be able to “moor and resupply warships within direct striking distance of the American east coast. According to American intelligence …

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China, Rwanda sign Agreement on the Elimination of Double Taxation

Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Rao Hongwei and Rwanda’s Minister of Finance and Economic Plannin Uzziel Ndagijimanasign the Agreement on the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and its affiliated Protocol in Kigali, Rwanda, Dec. 7, 2021. (Xinhua/Ji Li) China and Rwanda have signed the Agreement on the …

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Why China’s whole-process people’s democracy works

Koh King Kee Deputies to the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) leave the Great Hall of the People after the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 13th NPC in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2021. /Xinhua Democracy is a shared value of humanity. No one will dispute …

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China donates Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines to Somalia

Somalia on Sunday received 500,000 doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines donated by China to help intensify the fight against the pandemic in the country amid the Omicron variant. Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Fei Shengchao said the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines demonstrates China’s commitment to honoring its pledge with actions and …

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Has China taken over Uganda’s Entebbe Airport?

By Staff writer A number of media out lets in East Africa published stories with headlines suggesting that China has taken over Uganda’s Entebbe  international airport due to non-payment of a loan totaling up to US dollars 20 million. Commenting on the allegation, Mr. Wu Peng, the Director General, in …

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Africans mostly view China favorably

Fikrejesus Amahazion Kang Biao, chief of China Jiangxi International Economic and Technical Cooperation Co. Ltd in Ghana donated face masks to Ghana’s Ministry of Roads and Highways in Accra, capital of Ghana, April 20, 2020. /Xinhua. Chinese and African officials are gathering in Dakar, Senegal today (November 29) for the much-awaited …

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ASEAN rejects U.S. power games by upgrading ties with China

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) sent a strong signal to the world on November 22 that it desires peace and regional stability by establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership with China. This is the strongest level of diplomatic ties short of a treaty alliance. U.S. power game tacticians will …

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China-Rwanda Brotherhood in Half a Century

RAO Hongwei As Chinese ambassador to Rwanda, I am honored, and lucky enough, to witness the 50thanniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Rwanda. Preferably I would say, I am witnessing a milestone of China-Rwanda brotherhood in half a century. In past 50 years, we have fostered a multidimensional and …

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AfDB projects economic growth in 13 African countries

By BEATRICE MATERU African Development Bank’s East Africa Regional Economic Outlook 2021 released on October 28 says the increased growth rate in the 13 economies is attributed to the ongoing global economic recovery. PHOTO | FILE | NMG Summary• African Development Bank’s East Africa Regional Economic Outlook 2021 released on October 28 …

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AfCFTA/China sign MoU on establishing Expert Group on Economic Cooperation

The AfCFTA Secretariat is located in Ghana-West Africa The Africa Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA) Secretariat and the ministry of Commerce of China, have signed a memorandum of Understanding(MoU) on establishing an Expert Group on Economic Cooperation.  The virtual event was signed between Mr. WamkeleMENE, Secretary General of the AfCFTA Secretariat and Mr. Qian Keming, Vice Minister of Commerce of China. Accordingly, …

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