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China Marks Nanjing Massacre Memorial Day, Condemns Japanese Militarist Aggression amid Fresh Diplomatic Tensions
By Staff writer Children are seen at the memorial site on Dec 13, 2025. [Photo by Wang Zhuangfei/chinadaily.com.cn] On Saturday December 13, China commemorated the 12th National Memorial Day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre. In the winter of 1937-1938, invading Japanese troops brutally massacred 300,000Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers. Bitter historical truth is remembered so that it…
China calls for int’l efforts to help Central African countries enhance security capacity
A Chinese envoy has called for international efforts to help Central African states enhance their capacity for independent security. Security issues in Central Africa remain worrisome as violent extremist incidents occur frequently in the Lake Chad basin and the number of terrorist attacks in the region has long remained high, Sun Lei, China’s deputy permanent representative to the…
China’s pragmatic approach to cooperation spurs a rising global south, says Kenyan expert
China’s pragmatic, inclusive and development-oriented approach to cooperation offers the Global South viable alternatives to traditional Western models, helping lay the foundation for more autonomous and sustainable growth, said Kenyan economist James Shikwati. Amid the accelerating rise of the Global South and deepening multipolarity, such an approach is playing a catalytic role in empowering developing nations to…
Chinese medical team conducts TCM, first-aid training in Sierra Leone
A member of the 26th batch of the Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone gives a lecture to local trainees in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Dec. 11, 2025. (The 26th batch of the Chinese medical team to Sierra Leone/Handout via Xinhua) The 26th batch of the Chinese medical team to Sierra Leone on Thursday conducted the…
The Straight Trees of China: A Story of Environmental Protection and Large-Scale Afforestation
By Gerald Mbanda When I traveled across China, one of the most striking sights I encountered was not its modern skylines or high-speed trains, but something far simpler: trees—millions of them, young and old—standing in disciplined rows, many carefully supported by wooden frames to ensure they grew perfectly straight. It was a quiet but powerful…
China’s cuisine, culture under spotlight at African tourism expo
China, a guest of honor at the inaugural African Tourism Market Exhibition, attracted significant attention on Wednesday with its pavilion showcasing Chinese cuisine, culture, and tourist destinations. The exhibition, organized by Senegal’s National Agency for Tourism Promotion, features global tourism products, cultural performances, conferences, and professional networking opportunities. The event also highlights Morocco, Gabon, The Gambia,…
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
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
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
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…