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Last year, in response to allegations of “misinformation” as protests waged in Hong Kong, as well as in anticipation of the upcoming elections in the United States, Twitter banned all advertising on its platform that’s related to politics and from what it deems “state backed entities.” It’s a move that …

  China has proved itself a true friend of Africa by displaying its continued solidarity with African people in times of challenges, said the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Kwesi Quartey.   Quartey made the remarks on Friday during a ceremony organized for solidarity donation of anti-COVID-19 …

Ambassador Zhang said: “Happy birthday to the United Nations. Congratulations to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and to all the women and men serving under the U.N. flag. This UN Day comes in a time of great challenge. Major changes unseen in a century are taking place, compounded by a devastating global …

By STEPHEN NDEGWA In Summary In 2019, direct Chinese investment stock in Africa topped US$49.1 billion, up by nearly 100 times from the year 2000 China has been Africa’s largest trading partner for 11 years in a row, and has contributed more than 20 per cent to Africa’s growth for a …

There have been numerous reports, commentaries and outright speculations about implications of China’s economic relations with countries in the global south. Allegations of debt trap and possible asset seizures are some of the tropes that feature prominently in the new discourse about China’s ties with various African capitals. Before criticising China for …

The African News Agency of South Africa held an interview with His Excellency, Ambassador designate of China to South Africa, Chen Xiadong. The interview focused on a range of issues regarding China and Africa relationship and cooperation. Below is the full interview Q: China has become the first major economy to …

  The Bank of Africa, through its branch in Shanghai, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce for the Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products. (CCCME)   MOU Signing Ceremony between Bank of Africa and CCCME (Photo / Mr. Said Adren) The General Manager …

  Editor’s Note: Thanks to years of efforts, China has made some remarkable achievements in the field of environmental protection. But can it overcome the remaining challenges? In the fifth of a series of commentaries, a senior journalist of China Daily tries to find the answer: A World Bank report …

Chinese Ambassador Zhou Pingjian (left) and Raychelle Omamo join President Uhuru Kenyatta for a photo at the State House in Nairobi on Sept 2, 2020. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]I was kind of disappointed somehow, frankly, upon my first-ever arrival at JKIA on August 29, 2008. A very friendly and hospitable …

The year 2020 is extraordinary and significant for China, Rwanda and the whole world. As the Covid-19 is still raging around the world, China and Rwanda have been working hand in hand to face challenges, seize opportunities, tackle risks, enhance mutual trust, strengthen win-win cooperation, and promote common development for a …