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 successes and local knowledge, Africa can unlock its agricultural potential, improve food security, and create a more equitable economic future for its people, Tsekpo said. …

The anti-poverty work in southwest China’s Yunnan Province demonstrates the importance of tailoring poverty alleviation strategies to local conditions while respecting cultural traditions, Cameroon’s ambassador to China, Martin Mpana, said during a visit to the province’s Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, noting that China’s poverty reduction strategies prioritise respect for ethnic minority cultures – a model he believes could inspire Cameroon’s efforts to support indigenous communities like the Pygmies.  Mpana stressed the need for the integration of cultural preservation into development:…

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…

During Harare’s jacaranda blooming season, the streets are filled with a rich floral fragrance. It was this captivating aroma that first caught the attention of Zhao Ke, then a 28-year-old man, as he paused to take it in. Little did he know that this moment would mark the beginning of a nearly three-decade-long connection with Zimbabwe.  Now 56, Zhao, a Chinese entrepreneur from Liaoning Province, arrived in Zimbabwe in 1996 to establish his business. With sharp business acumen and unwavering…

The Spring Festival is the most cherished occasion in China when people gather with their families to celebrate the traditional New Year. A “special gift” this year has given them an additional reason to celebrate.  On 4 December 2024, the Spring Festival was inscribed onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.  The decision was made during the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Paraguay…

Riding along Xiamen’s Xinglin Bay Marine Bicycle Lane feels like gliding between the sea and sky. This 2.6-km-long pathway, built above the sea, links two sides of the bay.  Every weekend, the lane, situated along the coastline in Xiamen’s Jimei District, transforms into a hotspot for visitors. Among them is Theogene Habumugisha, a Rwandan living in Xiamen.  “This is my favourite scenic spot in Xiamen. My friends and I often come here to ride. The scenery is delightful, the air…

Madagascar’s lamb, Ethiopia’s coffee, South Sudan’s shea butter … the exhibits at the Food and Agricultural Products zone of the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) attracted a lot of attention.  Held annually in Shanghai, the CIIE is regarded as an important platform for Africa to enter the vast Chinese market. African participation at this year’s expo is especially strong after China decided to offer all least developed countries with diplomatic relations with China, including 33 countries in Africa, zero-tariff…

Climate change is a challenge faced by the entire world. Like any other part of the world, China and Africa are both victims of climate change, with Africa feeling even greater pain due to its relatively poor infrastructure and a predominantly agricultural economy.  Africa is one of the regions in the world that are hit hardest by climate change. It has experienced widespread land desertification, frequent extreme weather events and a fragile ecological environment in the recent years. The continent’s…

As the highest-level economic and trade event for the China-Africa business community under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), the eighth Conference of Chinese and African Entrepreneurs was held on 6 September in Beijing as part of the 2024 FOCAC Summit.  About 1,000 attendees including African leaders, Chinese and African entrepreneurs, and representatives of international organisations and institutions exchanged ideas at the conference held in Beijing and co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International…

Table Mountain, Kruger National Park, spring wildflower bloom at Goegap Nature Reserve, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Amphitheatre…   South African Ambassador to China Siyabonga Cwele excitedly listed the tourist attractions worth visiting in South Africa during an event held by South African Tourism (SAT) in Beijing on 9 September.   The event was part of a series of roadshows by South Africa’s provincial tourism bureaus and 45 exhibitors held in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen to attract more Chinese tourists.   It is reported that…