Chinese Cultural Centre in Moscow Celebrates its 12th Anniversary

More than 200 works are presented in the festive exposition this year. Photo: TV BRICS

The Russian capital hosted the 12th anniversary of the Chinese Cultural Centre and the awarding ceremony for the winners of the Grand Prix of the Ambassador’s “Contest of Russian Amateurs of Chinese Painting”. The event gathered representatives of government agencies, heads of museums, theatres, universities, Chinese organisations, as well as guests from different regions of… Continue reading Chinese Cultural Centre in Moscow Celebrates its 12th Anniversary

The CIIE Offers a Valuable Channel for High-Quality African Products to Reach Chinese Consumers

A visitor poses for photos with an exhibitor at the South Africa Pavilion during the seventh CIIE in east China’s Shanghai on 7 November. Photo: Xinhua

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… Continue reading The CIIE Offers a Valuable Channel for High-Quality African Products to Reach Chinese Consumers

The Truth About Xinjiang and its Uygur Population

This photo taken on Nov. 9, 2024 shows children running in Daliyabuyi Village, Yutian County of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo: Xinhua/Hu Huhu

Western governments and media, particularly in the United States, have persisted with a years-long smear campaign targeting China over issues related to Xinjiang. However, their claims often lack proper context and are based on false information intended to undermine China’s growing influence on the global stage. The reality in Xinjiang is a different story with… Continue reading The Truth About Xinjiang and its Uygur Population

Nongoma Municipality Appoints Acting Municipal Manager To Avert Salary Payment Crisis

TROUBLED: The Nongoma Local Municipality has failed to pay its employees on time. Photo: Sihle Mavuso/African Times

The troubled Nongoma Local Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal has finally appointed Mpumelelo Bongani Mnguni as the acting municipal manager, averting a salary payment disaster that would have seen about 260 employees going to Christmas unpaid. Mnguni’s appointment was ratified during a special council sitting called after employees were not paid on Friday because there was… Continue reading Nongoma Municipality Appoints Acting Municipal Manager To Avert Salary Payment Crisis

Xi Inspects PLA Garrison in Macao

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, reviews the troops during his inspection of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) garrison stationed in the Macao Special Administrative Region, south China, Dec. 20, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua/Li Gang)

President Xi Jinping on Friday inspected the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) garrison stationed in the Macao Special Administrative Region. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the inspection after attending a gathering in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return… Continue reading Xi Inspects PLA Garrison in Macao

Xi Stresses Adherence to “One Country, Two Systems” as Macao SAR Celebrates Silver Jubilee

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, waves to the participants at a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), at the Macao East Asian Games Dome in Macao, south China, Dec. 20, 2024. Xi on Friday delivered a speech at the events. (Photo: Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed long-term adherence to “one country, two systems” as Macao celebrates a quarter-century of transformative success since its return to the motherland. At a televised ceremony held in a major sports venue in Macao, Xi swore in Sam Hou Fai, a 62-year-old former senior judge, as the sixth-term chief executive of the… Continue reading Xi Stresses Adherence to “One Country, Two Systems” as Macao SAR Celebrates Silver Jubilee

India Strengthens Support for Entrepreneurs and Farmers with Flagship Economic Scheme

More than 750 industrial units have benefitted from the initiative. Photo: iStock

The government of Mizoram, a state in northeastern India, has taken a significant step towards fostering economic self-reliance by formalising agreements with partner banks to facilitate loans under its flagship programme, the Bana Kaih scheme.  The initiative is designed to drive inclusive development and align with the Indian government’s initiative, “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India), and… Continue reading India Strengthens Support for Entrepreneurs and Farmers with Flagship Economic Scheme

CIIE Plays Key Role in Further Opening up of China

This photo taken on Nov. 5, 2024 shows the Tanzania Pavilion during the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua/Yin Gang

Tanzanian exhibitors were in the spotlight at the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai, east China, from 5 to 10 November. Participating in the expo for the seventh time, the country was among one of the six guests of honour for this year and saw more Tanzanian firms joining in.  Jackson Mponela,… Continue reading CIIE Plays Key Role in Further Opening up of China

Iran and Egypt to Expand Diplomatic Relations on Sidelines of D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation Summit

This meeting is to set the stage for strengthened cooperation between the nations. (Photo: president.ir)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is visiting Cairo for the first time in 11 years, as reported by Press TV, a partner of TV BRICS. The primary purpose of President Pezeshkian’s visit is to attend the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation summit on 19 December, a forum of developing Muslim nations focused on fostering economic collaboration.… Continue reading Iran and Egypt to Expand Diplomatic Relations on Sidelines of D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation Summit

Zimbabwe’s Ongoing Drought Plight Gets Lifesaving Assistance From China

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa (second left) receives food assistance provided by China in Harare, Zimbabwe, on 22 August. (Photo: Chinese Embassy In Zimbabwe)

In the parched landscape of Mudzi District about 400 km from Zimbabwe’s capital Harare, the long-lasting drought has tightened its grip on long suffering villagers. The once lush fields lie barren, a reminder of the ravages of nature’s wrath.  As the days turn into weeks without rain, families are facing a desperate struggle for survival. … Continue reading Zimbabwe’s Ongoing Drought Plight Gets Lifesaving Assistance From China

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