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
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China-Africa Cooperation Should Promote Sustainable Modernization in Africa
Home to over 30 percent of the world’s critical mineral reserves, Africa contributes just about 4 percent of global carbon emissions, and yet the region bears the brunt of the impacts of climate change due to its high exposure, underdevelopment, weak economy, and limited financial resources for adaptation. In 2023 alone, at least 15,700 people… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation Should Promote Sustainable Modernization in Africa
China-Africa Cooperation Energizes Joint Pursuit of Modernization
At the bustling Port of Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire, cargo ships glide in and out as towering cranes hum with ceaseless activity. Once a bottleneck for trade, the port now stands as a symbol of transformation thanks to its recent expansion fueled by Chinese investment. This gateway to West Africa highlights Beijing’s deepening economic engagement… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation Energizes Joint Pursuit of Modernization
Chinese Shows Entertain Audiences in Ghana Thanks to the Establishment of Satellite TV Channels
With its extraordinary music performance and thrilling competition, the Singer 2024 TV programme won the hearts of audiences in Ghana, shortly after the nine-episode singing competition on Hunan Satellite TV gained widespread attention in China. Besides Singer 2024, audiences in Ghana now have access to a variety of high-quality Chinese programmes on satellite TV offered by the Golden… Continue reading Chinese Shows Entertain Audiences in Ghana Thanks to the Establishment of Satellite TV Channels
China is Playing a Key Role in Global Desertification Control
The 16th sessions of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 14 December 2024. Centred around the theme Our Land Our Future, the conference adopted 39 resolutions addressing drought response, scientific innovation, dust storms, and future budgeting after 13 days of… Continue reading China is Playing a Key Role in Global Desertification Control
China-aided Hospital in Zimbabwe Enhances Quality of Medical Services
Gertrude Nyathi walks calmly into Zimbabwe’s Mahusekwa Hospital for antenatal care in Mashonaland, where she is expected to give birth in the next five months. In a country where medical facilities are obsolete, patients flock to seek medical care at the Chinese-aided hospital, seen by many as a game changer in Marondera district. “Before this… Continue reading China-aided Hospital in Zimbabwe Enhances Quality of Medical Services
China and Africa Need to Further Align Development Strategies to Realise the Immense Potential of Economic Cooperation
Humming factories, bustling ports, and shuttling merchants highlight the vibrancy of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation. Over the years, this partnership has grown significantly, optimising trade structures and fostering mutual development. This deepening collaboration is evident in China’s role as Africa’s largest bilateral trading partner for 15 consecutive years. During the first seven months of… Continue reading China and Africa Need to Further Align Development Strategies to Realise the Immense Potential of Economic Cooperation
Xiamen Presents a Successful Case of Sustainable Development of a Bay City
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… Continue reading Xiamen Presents a Successful Case of Sustainable Development of a Bay City
China-Assisted State-of-the-Art Judicial Complex Construction in Malawi to Speed Up Court Processes
A shortage of courtrooms has long been a challenge in Malawi, especially since more judges were hired to help to streamline the country’s judicial process. Yet, while the current judiciary is headquartered in the country’s second-largest city of Blantyre, due to a lack of work space; some sections of the judiciary are located elsewhere, such… Continue reading China-Assisted State-of-the-Art Judicial Complex Construction in Malawi to Speed Up Court Processes
High-level Forum Presents Visions to Boost China-Africa and South-South Cooperation for Mutual Benefit
The economic clout of developing countries is rising amid tectonic shifts in global affairs. This trend has led to discussions on the sustainable development of the Global South and calls for greater participation by developing countries in global governance. Following the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in September, which set… Continue reading High-level Forum Presents Visions to Boost China-Africa and South-South Cooperation for Mutual Benefit