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China really stands with Africa during COVID-19 crisis, says Kenyan party leader

The China-Africa friendship has most recently been magnified by the quick response and massive resource mobilization for Africa after the first COVID-19 cases were reported in the continent in March, a Kenyan party leader has said. Africa is not only impressed by responses from the Chinese government but also Chinese …

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AU appreciates China’s ‘significant contribution’ to efforts against COVID-19 in Africa

The African Union (AU) on Saturday voiced appreciation for “the significant contribution” made by China to the efforts against COVID-19 in Africa. This message of appreciation was contained in a communique issued at the end of a video-teleconference meeting of the Bureau of the Assembly of the AU Heads of …

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Chinese First Lady donates Covid-19 medical equipment to Rwanda

Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has received 12,000 body temperature testers and 18,000 surgical face masks from the First Lady of China, Peng Liyuan, to the First Lady of Rwanda, Jeannette Kagame. The consignment was received on Tuesday, July 7, by Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, Director General of RBC, saying it will …

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Peng Liyuan expresses China’s support to Africa in the fight against COVID-19

China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan replied to a message from Antoinette Sassou Nguesso, the first Lady of the Republic of the Congo and the new president of Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), and expressed support to the African people in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic Tuesday. …

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Western countries should learn to respect others’ sovereignty

Editor’s note: Does China have the right to enact laws on national security? How should the world respond to the national security legislation for the HKSAR? Robert Griffith: China has every right to pass whatever law it wishes to pass. Clearly it would be preferable if a settlement of any …

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) responds to Agenda 2063 of the African Union.

China under the leadership of President Xi Jinping proposed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, which finally kicked off in 2014, with the aim of improving connectivity and cooperation on a transcontinental scale. This would be achieved by rolling out infrastructure which would connect China to other economic …

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China refutes Pompeo’s anti-China statements over China-Africa ties

China on Monday expressed strong opposition to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s statements over China-Africa relations, saying that the statements ignored the fundamental facts and smeared China arbitrarily, according to a Foreign Ministry spokesperson. Spokesperson Zhao Lijian made the remarks at a news briefing when asked for comment to …

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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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