Local Initiatives, Responsible Media, and Strategic Partnerships are Key to Stability in the Central African Republic

Patients await care at the Hospital of Friendship in Bangui, Central African Republic, on 5 February 2024 (XINHUA)

Against the backdrop of persistent security problems and external interference, many people in the Central African Republic are calling for solutions rooted in the country’s own realities. In this interview, Bienvenu Paya-Ngbouhou, editor in chief of the newspaper L’Hirondelle, reflects on the need to understand the nation’s internal dynamics, the role of the press in peacebuilding, and… Continue reading Local Initiatives, Responsible Media, and Strategic Partnerships are Key to Stability in the Central African Republic

UNDP Official Discusses Transforming Africa-China Partnerships Through Innovation, Trade, and Green Growth

Ahunna Eziakonwa speaks at a conference during the fourth CAETE in Changsha, Hunan Province, on 12 June (Courtesy)

Representatives from numerous international organisations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), attended the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), held in June in Changsha, Hunan Province. Among them was Ahunna Eziakonwa, UN assistant secretary general and director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa, who took part in several activities at the expo. Her… Continue reading UNDP Official Discusses Transforming Africa-China Partnerships Through Innovation, Trade, and Green Growth

China and Mozambique Celebrate 50 Years of Robust Friendship, Strategic Cooperation, and Shared Development Goals

Maria Gustava, Mozambique’s ambassador to China (COURTESY)

This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Mozambique. To commemorate this milestone, ChinAfrica spoke with Maria Gustava, Mozambique’s ambassador to China, about the state of bilateral relations, China-Africa cooperation, and key developments shaping the global landscape. The following is an edited excerpt from the interview.  ChinAfrica: Over the past five decades, what, in… Continue reading China and Mozambique Celebrate 50 Years of Robust Friendship, Strategic Cooperation, and Shared Development Goals

African Ambassadors Reflect on Nujiang’s Poverty Reduction Strategies

Kenneth Sentle Rabale, Lesotho’s Ambassador to China. Photo: ChinAfrica

Diplomats, government officials, and experts from 34 countries and regions shared experiences in poverty reduction during the 2025 International Forum on Poverty Governance and Global Development held on 29 March in Lushui City, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. They discussed pathways to advance sustainable development and promote comprehensive rural revitalisation and modernisation.  During the… Continue reading African Ambassadors Reflect on Nujiang’s Poverty Reduction Strategies

China–Africa Cooperation Provides Practical Solutions to Development Challenges and Strengthens Global Governance

Maintenance workers dismantle locomotive parts in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, on 23 January (XINHUA)

Beginning with the landmark 1955 Bandung Conference, China and African nations embarked on a path of solidarity and cooperation. Over the past seven decades, guided by the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spirit of “solidarity, friendship, and cooperation,” both sides have explored independent development paths and confronted global challenges together. China’s successful… Continue reading China–Africa Cooperation Provides Practical Solutions to Development Challenges and Strengthens Global Governance

Village CEOs strive to raise incomes in rural Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture

Village CEO Li Jing (right) stamps the local check-in seal on postcards (HOU YUFENG)

To advance rural revitalisation, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture has, in recent years, introduced the “village CEO” model as part of its efforts to integrate agriculture, culture, and tourism. This model has emerged as a key strategy for addressing the shortage of rural talent and stimulating regional development.  Nujiang, like many historically impoverished regions, once faced… Continue reading Village CEOs strive to raise incomes in rural Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture

South Africa is looking forward to cooperating with China in the development and application of artificial intelligence

People visit Chinese pavilions at the AfricaCom exhibition during the Africa Tech Festival 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa, on 11 November 2024 (XINHUA)

Artificial intelligence (AI) was a hot topic at this year’s annual meetings of the National People’s Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, also referred to as the Two Sessions. The recently released AI chatbot DeepSeek has quickly gained global attention and users with its rich features.  Daan du Toit,… Continue reading South Africa is looking forward to cooperating with China in the development and application of artificial intelligence

China, Zimbabwe celebrate 45 years of fruitful partnership, aiming to expand cooperation across all areas

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa (left) shakes hands with a staff member from China’s Sinomine Resource Group at Bikita Lithium Mine in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe, on 29 November 2023 (XINHUA)

The year 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe. During this period, China-Zimbabwe economic cooperation has deepened, especially in the fields of infrastructure construction, mineral resource development, and agriculture. The two sides have maintained a high degree of political mutual trust and have cooperated closely in international… Continue reading China, Zimbabwe celebrate 45 years of fruitful partnership, aiming to expand cooperation across all areas

South Africa is looking forward to cooperating with China in the development and application of artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) was a hot topic at this year’s annual meetings of the National People’s Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, also referred to as the Two Sessions. The recently released AI chatbot DeepSeek has quickly gained global attention and users with its rich features.  Daan du Toit,… Continue reading South Africa is looking forward to cooperating with China in the development and application of artificial intelligence

China’s Approach and Experience in Heritage Conservation is Worth Emulating by Other Countries

Khaled Ahmed El-Enany (Photo: Donatien Niyonzima)

In recent years, China has placed increasing emphasis on the protection of cultural heritage. In July 2024, Beijing’s Central Axis was officially inscribed on the World Heritage List, and on 4 December 2024, the Spring Festival was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Public awareness of the importance of preserving historical sites and… Continue reading China’s Approach and Experience in Heritage Conservation is Worth Emulating by Other Countries

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