The peony, revered as the “king of flowers” in China, has long transcended its botanical identity to become a cultural icon deeply rooted in the Yellow River basin. In the fertile plains of the Yellow River, Heze City in Shandong Province has long held a special connection with the peony. With a 1,500-year history of… Continue reading The Peony has Become a Cultural and Economic Powerhouse in Heze
Author: DONATIEN NIYONZIMA
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 one of China’s poorest areas, it is now a place where modern homes and infrastructure sit alongside centuries-old traditions. The local ethnic minorities – including the Lisu, Nu and Derung – have embraced new opportunities while holding on to their… Continue reading Villagers in Nujiang Embrace Economic Development Without Sacrificing Age-Old Customs
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, a South African professor from the University of Limpopo, SAAPAM, said 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. Shai commended… Continue reading South African Scholar Applauds China’s Anti-Poverty Measures
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 a commercially viable agricultural sector, serves as a valuable model for Africa, Kafui Tsekpo, deputy chairperson of the Association of China-Africa Smallholder Agriculture in Ghana, said, underscoring the necessity of learning from China’s agricultural advancements. By combining lessons from China’s agricultural… Continue reading Cooperation With China a Catalyst for Africa’s Agriculture, Scholar Says
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… Continue reading Sentle Rabale highlighted the valuable lessons China’s efforts hold for African nations
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… Continue reading AI takes centre stage during China’s annual Two Sessions