Events in the first few days of September have confirmed what was already in motion. A new rhythm in world affairs is emerging. In Tianjin, a metropolis in north China, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. In Beijing, China’s capital, President Xi reviewed troops… Continue reading The Global South is Finding its Voice, and China is Providing the Framework for that Voice
Author: BUSANI NGCAWENI
South Africa Should Use Its G20 Presidency in 2025 to Work on Bridging the Gap Between Rhetoric and Tangible Outcomes
As the 2025 G20 presidency, South Africa hosted the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg on 20-21 February, which will convene foreign ministers of G20 members such as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This is an important event before the G20 Johannesburg Summit in November. To remain relevant, the G20 must adopt bold reforms that… Continue reading South Africa Should Use Its G20 Presidency in 2025 to Work on Bridging the Gap Between Rhetoric and Tangible Outcomes
China’s People’s Congress System Is An Embodiment Of Democratic Practice With Chinese Characteristics
China has taught the world that democracy is not one-dimensional and it can take various forms. Election is a common and important feature of the Western democracy, but it is characterised by weak governance due to short-term planning and lack of people-centred political stances. However, not all Western democracies have the same type of governance… Continue reading China’s People’s Congress System Is An Embodiment Of Democratic Practice With Chinese Characteristics
China, South Africa Committed To Broadening Economic Exchanges During Ramaphosa’s State Visit To China
The South African branch of Bank of China, in partnership with the School of Economics and Finance of the University of the Witwatersrand, launched the Chinese Investors’ Confidence Index for South Africa in 2023. A first of its kind, the index reports on South Africa’s economic and investment environment based on the views and experiences… Continue reading China, South Africa Committed To Broadening Economic Exchanges During Ramaphosa’s State Visit To China
Public Institutions Are Playing A Role In Creating Social Transformation In South Africa
The success of public institutions is deeply rooted in their ability to plan with a long-term perspective, think in generational terms and execute mandates diligently. Put differently, the effectiveness and resilience of organisations hinge on their capacity to adapt, innovate and maintain a vision that transcends immediate challenges. A long-term approach ensures that national development… Continue reading Public Institutions Are Playing A Role In Creating Social Transformation In South Africa
China’s Whole-Process People’s Democracy Promotes Global Peace And Development
China’s Two Sessions that take place in early March provide an opportunity for the world to look into the country’s unique democracy – the whole-process people’s democracy. It is a concept that is misunderstood and wrongly criticised by most Western politicians as it differs from the Western notion of democracy. As Zhang Weiwei, dean of… Continue reading China’s Whole-Process People’s Democracy Promotes Global Peace And Development