Author: CHINAFRICA
Seminar On ‘Building A Closer China-Africa Community Of Shared Future’ Held In Pretoria
The new Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is set to be…
China’s Reform And Opening Up Has Benefitted Africa In Multifarious Ways
Joaquim Chissano, former President of Mozambique, has said that Africa has gained much from China’s…
Shanghai Is Providing Ample Space And Policy Support To Enterprises To Grow AI Expertise And Application
Workers at a kitchen appliances manufacturer use robotic arms to make a pot in less…
Guardians Of The Industrial Galaxy: The Transformative Impact Of Humanoid Robots
Humanoid robots have become a familiar sight, particularly in science fiction films where they are…
Young Africans Get Inspiration, Foster Friendship During Visit To China For Cultural Exchange Event
When the young Africans visiting China to attend the 8th China-Africa Youth Festival were offered the choice of a seven-hour bullet train ride or a two-hour plane journey to travel from Beijing to the city of Jinhua in east China’s Zhejiang Province, they chose the train. They didn’t want to waste a single chance to fulfil the most important purpose of their visit: to experience the country as much as possible. The festival is a project based on the consensus…
Modern Chinese-Built Airport Cargo Centre Facilitates Growth Of Uganda’s Exports
Seven years ago, Uganda’s only international airport Entebbe International Airport was in a dilapidated state, desperately in need of structural repair and an upgrading of all its facilities. Since its construction in 1928 and its launch on 10 November 1951, no major work had ever been done on the airport and that led to most of the buildings becoming dilapidated, with leaking roofs and the facilities like the cargo centre becoming too small to handle the ever-increasing amount of freight. …
China-Africa Cooperation In The Space Sector Exemplifies Mutually Beneficial Partnerships
Exports of Chinese satellites, joint construction of space infrastructure, and joint research and development of satellites … The recent years have seen substantial growth in China-Africa cooperation in the space sector, which is bringing tangible benefits to both sides. Since space utilisation is a highly technology- and capital-intensive industry, partnerships with capable players like China are essential for Africa to develop its space capabilities. Egypt, one of the most active countries in Africa in the sector, stands as a good…
China Attaches Special Importance To Young People In Its Space Cooperation With Africa
Prosper Oshomame, a 20-year-old Nigerian artist, is closer than ever to fulfilling his childhood dream of exploring space. His painting Shared Aspirations travelled to space with the Shenzhou-16 mission, which ran from May to October 2023. The artwork from the young Nigerian depicts an astronaut in a circle formed by the Chinese and Nigerian national flags and surrounded by stars, illustrating China-Africa collaboration based on a common goal. His painting, which gives an artistic expression to space exploration, was one of the 10 most…
People’s Congress System Remains Effective Pillar Of China’s Development
On 5 March, national and global spotlight turned to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing where around 3,000 deputies gathered to open the second session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC). Over a span of seven days, the deputies, representing all of China’s ethnic groups, regions and sectors, discussed and decided on a range of issues critical for the country’s development. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the people’s congress system in China.…
BRI Continues To Provide Opportunities For Development Around The World
In this year’s government work report, Chinese Premier Li Qiang pointed out that China will strive for solid progress in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. The country will steadily advance cooperation on major projects and implement a number of “small yet smart” projects for improving the people’s well-being. As an international public product and cooperation platform, the achievements of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in the past 10 years have been noticed around the world. However, the spread of…
China Remains Preferred Destination For International Investors
High-level opening up and policies to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) were hot topics during the annual sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China’s key annual political meetings commonly known as Two Sessions. China has been one of the most popular FDI destinations over the years and has benefitted from it. However, last year, according to data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, China’s actual use of FDI…
Job Fair Connects Chinese-Invested Enterprises In South Africa With Local Job Seekers
Simphiwe Zondi in Johannesburg, South Africa, was especially happy on 16 April. At the 2024 Job Fair of the Chinese-Invested Enterprises in South Africa held in the Gallagher Convention Centre on that day, he presented his CV and immediately secured a job as a technical director at the South Africa subsidiary of PowerChina, which ranked 105th on the Fortune Global 500 list in 2023. He was one of the few applicants who signed employment contracts at the job fair. “I cannot reveal…
China Is Leading The Emergence Of A Shared Digital World
During the Two Sessions of 2024, the emergence of an innovative vision for the economy was at the heart of the debates, with an emphasis on high-quality development. This approach is based on new quality productive forces and the rise of the digital economy. Over time, technologies such as the Internet, big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain have been seamlessly integrated into all areas of economic and social development. On a global scale, the scientific and technological…
Chinese Companies Are Driving Digital Transformation On The African Continent
Lucy Wahome stumbles and struggles to maintain her balance and walk as a nurse rushes to lend her support, soon after she got admitted at the clinic. Wahome, 30, initially sought medical treatment at her home clinic in Kiambu County, Kenya, which seemed well organised; but she later realised that constant power outages at the facility seriously compromised the quality of care at the clinic. “I discovered that I had fibroids two years ago and decided to take some herbal…