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The Group of Friends of Global Governance: A Reflection of China’s Peaceful Diplomacy

By Gerald Mbanda China continues to lead the way in establishment of a new global order. The establishment of the Group of Friends of Global Governance at the United Nations headquarters represents a notable development in contemporary international relations. The group abides by the principles of multilateralism, cooperation, and shared development that characterizes China’sapproach to global diplomacy. Simply put, it is…

Forum held in Cairo to explore higher-level cooperation with China

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Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang delivers a speech at a forum titled “China-Egypt Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Amid Global Changes: Toward Higher-Level Innovation and Development” held in Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 8, 2025. Egypt and China held the high-level forum here Monday to discuss further cooperation in innovation and development within the framework of their comprehensive strategic partnership. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen) Egypt…

Africa Can Strengthen Traditional Medicine by Learning from China

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By Staff Writer Egyptian physiotherapist and acupuncturist Abir El-Naggar feels the pulse of a man at a clinic in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) For centuries, traditional medicine has been an integral part of African societies, shaping healing practices, community well-being, and cultural identity. Across the continent, healers have utilized an extraordinary variety of plants, herbs, and…

Supporting “Taiwan independence” violates China’s constitution, international law: Chinese FM

Africa China Review7 days ago06 mins

Attempts to pursue “Taiwan independence” mean splitting China’s territory, and supporting “Taiwan independence” amounts to interference in China’s internal affairs, which violates both China’s constitution and international law, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made…

Chinese-sponsored talent show illuminates young Zimbabweans’ dreams

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An artist performs painting on stage during the Dreamstar Zimbabwe talent show in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua) In Zimbabwe, a Chinese-sponsored talent show is helping young artists reach their full potential and bring their dreams to life. On Friday night, 17 artist groups filled a theater in Harare, Zimbabwe’s…

Sierra Leone’s Freetown to deepen trade, culture cooperation with China’s Hefei

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Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Hefei, the capital of east China’s Anhui Province, during a meeting on Friday. The meeting was held by Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of Freetown, and Zheng Hong, vice chairman of the Anhui Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. During the discussions,…

A Case for a Xi Jinping Global Peace Institute

Africa China Review1 week ago1 week ago011 mins

By Gerald Mbanda As China under president Xi Jinping continues to advocate for peace at a time several regions of the world are facing wars and political tensions, the Chinese president’s approach to international relationshas gained global recognition. His ideas and diplomatic initiatives have contributed significantly to global stability and dialogue. In this context, I wish to say that it is the right time to…

Trump Administration “Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act” provocative to China

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By Gerald Mbanda The recent signing of the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act by U.S. President Donald Trump has once again thrust the Taiwan question into the center of U.S.–China tensions. While Washington frames such legislation as a tool to strengthen its engagement with Taiwan, Beijing views it as a direct challenge to the principles that…

Under BRI, China-Africa agricultural cooperation delivers tangible results: African scholar

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A classroom of China-African Science and Technology Backyard program at the Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University in South China’s Hainan Province on December 2, 2025 Photo: Zhang Weilan/GT In a neat, compact classroom at the Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University (CAU) in Sanya, South China’s Hainan Province, eight African doctoral students leaned forward,…

Hong Ting Forum held in Kenya to advance China-Africa modernization drive

Africa China Review1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

This photo taken on April 2, 2025, shows a moment at the 2025 edition of the Hong Ting Forum held in Nairobi, Kenya. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen) The 2025 edition of the Hong Ting Forum took place on Wednesday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, bringing together senior government officials, diplomats, scholars, industry executives and media practitioners to explore…