Having long propelled China’s economic ascent, major provincial-level regions are now leading the charge in the country’s transformative shift toward high-quality development. China’s top 10 provincial economic heavyweights, including Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang and Sichuan, accounted for over 60 percent of the country’s GDP, despite covering less than 20 percent of its land area. Their… Continue reading Economic Watch: China’s regional powerhouses turbocharge high-quality development
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U.S. slapping of “reciprocal tariffs” deprives countries, especially Global South, of right to development: spokesperson
The unilateral imposition of “reciprocal tariffs” by the United States effectively deprives countries, particularly those in the Global South, of their right to development, and is certain to face widespread opposition from the international community, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday. Recently, the United States has imposed tariffs on all its trading partners,… Continue reading U.S. slapping of “reciprocal tariffs” deprives countries, especially Global South, of right to development: spokesperson
Hong Ting Forum held in Kenya to advance China-Africa modernization drive
The 2025 edition of the Hong Ting Forum took place on Wednesday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, bringing together senior government officials, diplomats, scholars, industry executives and media practitioners to explore ways to advance China-Africa cooperation on modernization. Hosted by Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau, the forum was held under the theme “China-Africa Dialogue… Continue reading Hong Ting Forum held in Kenya to advance China-Africa modernization drive
White paper highlights historic human rights progress in Xizang
All-round and historic progress has been made in the human rights cause in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, according to a white paper released on Friday. The document, titled “Human Rights in Xizang in the New Era,” was released by the State Council Information Office at a press conference held in Lhasa, capital city of the… Continue reading White paper highlights historic human rights progress in Xizang
China remains an “ideal, secure and promising” destination for foreign investors: Xi
China has been and will remain an ideal, secure, and promising destination for foreign investors, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while meeting with representatives of the international business community in Beijing on Friday. Xi pointed out that the country, which is on a Chinese path to modernization in all respects, has been a major contributor… Continue reading China remains an “ideal, secure and promising” destination for foreign investors: Xi
World Insights: World financiers bullish on Global South development
The main forum of the three-day 2025 Global South Financiers Forum kicked off here Thursday, gathering experts, industry leaders and government officials from the financial sector across the world. Financiers at the forum shared insights on the economic and financial development of the Global South, and expressed confidence in a promising prospect for South-South cooperation… Continue reading World Insights: World financiers bullish on Global South development
2025 Global South Financiers Forum passes Beijing Consensus
A consensus on promoting financial cooperation among the Global South countries was released on Thursday in Beijing at the 2025 Global South Financiers Forum. Hosted by Xinhua News Agency on March 19-21, the forum was attended by representatives from government departments, financial institutions and experts from more than 30 countries and regions. According to the… Continue reading 2025 Global South Financiers Forum passes Beijing Consensus
2025 Global South Financiers Forum being held in Beijing
The main forum of the 2025 Global South Financiers Forum took place in Beijing on Thursday, with the theme of “Illuminating Global South.” African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency
Xi Focus: Xi stresses role of Education in supporting Sci-tech, Talent development
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed strengthening the role of education in supporting scientific and technological advancement as well as talent development. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, called for a deep understanding of the needs of Chinese modernization for… Continue reading Xi Focus: Xi stresses role of Education in supporting Sci-tech, Talent development
China fully Confident in achieving 2025 GDP Growth Target: Official
China is fully confident in achieving the economic growth target of around 5 percent this year as there is solid foundation, support and guarantee, Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission, told a press conference on Thursday. Describing last year’s economic performance as satisfactory, Zheng said that the Chinese economy has shown… Continue reading China fully Confident in achieving 2025 GDP Growth Target: Official