Author: DONATIEN NIYONZIMA

The Peony has Become a Cultural and Economic Powerhouse in Heze

The peony, revered as the “king of flowers” in China, has long transcended its botanical…

Villagers in Nujiang Embrace Economic Development Without Sacrificing Age-Old Customs

Nujiang, a mountainous region in Yunnan Province, has undergone rapid change in recent years. Once…

South African Scholar Applauds China’s Anti-Poverty Measures

China’s achievements in uplifting marginalised communities serve as a valuable model developing countries, Kgothatso Brucely Shai,…

Cooperation With China a Catalyst for Africa’s Agriculture, Scholar Says

China’s agricultural development strategy, which began with a focus on food security and evolved into…

Sentle Rabale highlighted the valuable lessons China’s efforts hold for African nations

Calling China’s progress in poverty alleviation a “huge milestone,” Lesotho’s ambassador to China Kenneth Sentle Rabale praised its significant achievements in poverty reduction over the past decades and highlighted the valuable lessons these efforts hold for African nations. The ambassador shared his insights on China’s approach and its potential applicability in an interview with ChinAfrica during the 2025 International Forum on Poverty Governance and Global Development held on 29 March in Lushui City, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province.  Rabale noted China’s…

AI takes centre stage during China’s annual Two Sessions

Vigorous discussions surrounding DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) models, which began early this year, continued at the Two Sessions – the annual meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) – held from 4 to 11 March. It shows how China is rapidly growing into a vast market for AI technologies, with cutting-edge innovations increasingly integrated across various sectors of the economy.   NPC deputies, CPPCC National Committee members, and observers…

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