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CPC governance legitimacy shines brighter in time of global uncertainty at 99th Anniversary

The Communist Party of China (CPC) is embracing its 99th anniversary as it leads the country’s homestretch toward building a moderately prosperous society in all respects despite the impact of COVID-19 and a global economic recession. The CPC has reaffirmed its commitment to realizing its first centenary goal of creating …

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Xi Jinping on Party building as CPC marks 99th founding Anniversary

July 1 this year marks the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). From a little over 50 party members at the beginning of its establishment to the world’s largest political party, how has the CPC risen from a series of setbacks and moved forward? …

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Namibia – China Relations built on mutual respect for a brighter future

Official diplomatic relations between China and Namibia were cemented on the 22nd March 1990, a day after Namibia hosted its independence celebration with China establishing its embassy in Windhoek. In April 2018, Namibia and China elevated their ties of cooperation to that of a comprehensive strategic partnership. The Republic of …

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The Strength of China-Africa Solidarity in Defeating COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is a major challenge to humankind, and is the most serious global public health emergency since the end of World War II. “In the face of COVID-19, China and Africa have withstood the test of a severe challenge.” said President Xi Jinping in his keynote speech, Defeating …

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Across China: Sino-African ties, seen through a Tanzanian businessman’s eyes

Every day, Tanzanian businessman John Vedasto Rwehumbiza’s phone buzzes with messages from agricultural producers and logistics enterprises. Having lived in China for nearly 20 years, 56-year-old Rwehumbiza is now running his own business in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s manufacturing heartland Guangdong Province, by importing African farm produce to factories …

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For an even stronger Sino-African partnership

Chinese and Malian heads of state, Xi Jinping and Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, met by videoconference during the extraordinary China-Africa summit on solidarity against Covid-19. The day of June 17, 2020 will strongly mark the annals of Sino-African friendly cooperation especially in the new circumstance of the fight against new epidemics. …

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Amid COVID-19, China-Africa summit shows China-Africa ties remain close

While COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted normal exchanges between Africa and China, the two sides remain in close touch. The Extraordinary China-Africa Summit on Solidarity Against COVID-19 pandemic held via video link on June, 17, 2020 where 15 African countries and China issued a joint and multilateral position on the Covid-19 …

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Mutual Cooperation between China and Africa; in good and bad times.

As the old saying goes, “a friend in need is a friend indeed”. It is during difficult times when only friends stick with you and pretenders abandon you. The COVID 19 pandemic times have been difficult for all nations and more difficult for Africa which has relatively less resources and …

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China’s waiving of African nations’ debt a sign of global economic responsibility

Last week the attention of global media was centered on the Extraordinary China-Africa Summit on Solidarity against COVID-19, held via video conference in Beijing in the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and with the participation of leaders of African countries and special guests, Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio …

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China Reaffirms Commitment to its Longstanding Friendship with Africa in the Face of COVID-19

At the recent extraordinary China-Africa Summit on solidarity against COVID-19 held virtually on 17 June 2020, President Xi Jinping reassured African leaders that “China shall never waver in its determination to pursue greater solidarity and cooperation with Africa”, in spite of the evolving   international landscape. In his generosity, the Chinese …

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