From widespread malnutrition and food insecurity to rising unemployment, the challenges facing Tanzanian agriculture weigh heavily on Fadhili Albert Mwakamesa. During his first field assignments as a young researcher at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Mwakamesa was deeply shocked by what he saw. In villages surrounded by maize fields, children were visibly undernourished,… Continue reading Young Tanzanian Entrepreneur Fights Malnutrition While Opening New Horizons for Local Farming
Author: LI XIAOYU
Ethiopian Airlines Benefits From Africa’s First E-Commerce Logistics Hub Built With Support From China
As African economies continue to expand their trade networks, digital transformation and e-commerce have emerged as key drivers of economic development. Ethiopia has embraced this trend, aiming to modernise its logistics and aviation infrastructure to meet the growing demand. E-commerce is increasingly viewed as a critical driver for industrial upgrading, economic diversification, and regional development,… Continue reading Ethiopian Airlines Benefits From Africa’s First E-Commerce Logistics Hub Built With Support From China
China–Tanzania Partnership Launches First Free Soy Milk School Programme to Boost Education and Improve Rural Livelihoods
As the sun rises over Mtego wa Simba, a quiet village nestled in the heart of Tanzania’s Morogoro Region, the aroma of sizzling mandazi, a deep-fried dough snack popular in East African countries, floats through the school compound. At Juhudi Primary School, the air is filled with cheerful voices as children eagerly line up for… Continue reading China–Tanzania Partnership Launches First Free Soy Milk School Programme to Boost Education and Improve Rural Livelihoods
How the China-aided Africa CDC Became a Game-changer for Public Health
In the heart of Addis Ababa, where tradition meets modern ambition, a gleaming structure of steel and glass is quietly reshaping Africa’s future. The new Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Headquarters is more than just a building – it’s a bold statement of partnership, progress, and a shared commitment to advancing… Continue reading How the China-aided Africa CDC Became a Game-changer for Public Health
An African Student in Hangzhou is Furthering the Cause of Intercultural Dialogue Through Community Involvement
During the 19th Asian Games held in east China’s Hangzhou, McCleary Gondo, a 27-year-old Zimbabwean student living in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, caught people’s attention. Recognising the critical importance of communication at such a large-scale event, he used his language skills and intercultural awareness to train local volunteers in English. He travelled across the city to… Continue reading An African Student in Hangzhou is Furthering the Cause of Intercultural Dialogue Through Community Involvement
The No. 1 Central Document, the cornerstone of China’s agricultural policy, sets out the roadmap for a rural revitalisation
Farmer Luo Baozhen receives regular weather updates on her smartphone, which help her to better manage her tea farm. Once living in precarious conditions and struggling to make ends meet, Luo now earns as much as 28,000 yuan ($3,868) annually from tea plantation on her 8 mu (0.53 hectares) of land in Pu’er, Yunnan Province. The modernisation… Continue reading The No. 1 Central Document, the cornerstone of China’s agricultural policy, sets out the roadmap for a rural revitalisation
Spring Festival holiday sparks consumer spending in China, in a timely boost to the economy
The Spring Festival, China’s most significant holiday, is also a vital driver of the country’s economy. This year, it shone even brighter, as the festival followed its inclusion on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, sparking renewed enthusiasm domestically and attracting heightened interest from abroad. The statistics speak for themselves:… Continue reading Spring Festival holiday sparks consumer spending in China, in a timely boost to the economy
Spring Festival holiday sparks Consumer Spending in China, in a timely boost to the Economy
The Spring Festival, China’s most significant holiday, is also a vital driver of the country’s economy. This year, it shone even brighter, as the festival followed its inclusion on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, sparking renewed enthusiasm domestically and attracting heightened interest from abroad. The statistics speak for themselves:… Continue reading Spring Festival holiday sparks Consumer Spending in China, in a timely boost to the Economy
The Chinese New Year is Full of Folklores, Rituals, Norms and Symbolism
The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important celebration in China. It is a cherished occasion for families to reunite, share festive meals, and honour the memory of their ancestors. The Spring Festival holds profound cultural, social, and historical significance. For the Chinese people, the Spring Festival is a celebration… Continue reading The Chinese New Year is Full of Folklores, Rituals, Norms and Symbolism
A Famous Chinese Vlogger is Using Social Media to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage
In the digital age, where traditional culture is in danger of gradually disappearing, one iconic figure has taken it upon herself to reverse the trend by reviving traditional skills. A prominent Chinese vlogger, Li Ziqi, whose birth name is Li Jiajia, has amassed a vast online following by reinterpreting traditions that date back thousands of… Continue reading A Famous Chinese Vlogger is Using Social Media to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage