“China’s interest in Africa is truly aimed at supporting the continent’s development,” a Malagasy economist said, praising China’s zero-tariff policy as a boost to Africa’s economic modernisation and new growth momentum. #GLOBALink African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

BEIJING, May 8 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has been busy this spring, leading efforts to drive international cooperation, share development opportunities and uphold fairness and justice, thereby injecting much-needed stability and certainty into a volatile world. ENHANCING COMMUNICATION TO BOOST TIES Amid a turbulent international landscape, Xi has deepened strategic communication with major countries, demonstrating China’s strong sense of responsibility as a major country. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership…

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) — China will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it starting May 1, 2026, Chinese authorities announced on Tuesday. The inclusion of an additional 20 African nations under the zero-tariff treatment policy has demonstrated the nation’s active commitment to expanding high-standard opening up, according to the authorities. From May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2028, China will grant zero-tariff treatment, in the form of a preferential tariff rate, to 20…

What other BRICS countries are actively integrating VR and AR into their education systems, and what challenges do they face? Read more in the TV BRICS article Virtual reality in Chinese schools One of the reasons behind China’s technological progress in virtual reality is that children are literally growing up in an environment filled with VR and AR tools. At school, young citizens of the People’s Republic of China already use cutting-edge technologies to visualise 3D animations in anatomy textbooks.…

The initiative sets out a scalable model combining modern farming and renewable energy for regional development Ethiopia and China have signed a strategic memorandum to establish a China–East Africa Modern Agriculture and Cultural Tourism Industry Innovation Centre, marking a new stage in bilateral cooperation, according to China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. The proposed centre will focus on integrated development by combining renewable energy, modern agriculture, equipment manufacturing and cultural tourism. The initiative is designed to create a unified…

Malaysian broadcasting company Astro AWANI will use a media network to promote the positions of the Global South and foster technological cooperation Countries of Southeast Asia and BRICS are strengthening their integration cooperation through the TV BRICS International Media Network. In April 2026, Malaysia’s leading broadcasting outlet, Astro AWANI, joined collaboration with the media network. The cooperation document in the field of media communications was signed by TV BRICS CEO Janna Tolstikova and Astro AWANI Acting Editor-in-Chief Zaiful Ariffin. The…

In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, the diplomat discusses how  Indonesia’s accession to BRICS influenced the country’s economic and trade relations Fitria Wibowo Tavares, a diplomat in service since 2003. She holds a master’s degree in law from Victoria University of Wellington. Her work focuses primarily on international trade. Her interests include literature, foreign cultures, music, fashion, and art. She is also a collector and curator of Indonesian textile exhibitions. In particular, she has organised Indonesian batik exhibitions in…

Media managers from China, Brazil, India, Egypt, Iran, Indonesia, South Africa, and other countries will share their views on the formation of a unified global agenda in a multipolar world In May 2026, heads of leading media outlets from three continents will gather for the first time at a “Global Media Briefing”. This is a special project by TV BRICS marking the 20th anniversary of the BRICS group. Media managers from different countries will share their views on building a…

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has reached a significant milestone in its research and innovation journey, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s most globally connected and impactful universities. Through a landmark partnership with Messe Frankfurt, signed in Germany during the internationally renowned Techtextil and Texprocess trade fairs, Unisa became the first African university to formally partner with one of the world’s most influential trade exhibition platforms. Sources and observers say this achievement represents far more than collaboration; it…

How, by whom and for what purpose are these rankings created? Can they be fully trusted? Why can the same university occupy different positions in different rankings? Read more in the TV BRICS article Applicants and students, researchers and education specialists, university managers and those involved in developing higher education institutions closely follow university rankings every year. Why do university rankings exist? University rankings are a kind of “league table”. On the one hand, they help applicants and students make…