BRI Continues To Provide Opportunities For Development Around The World

In this year’s government work report, Chinese Premier Li Qiang pointed out that China will strive for solid progress in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. The country will steadily advance cooperation on major projects and implement a number of “small yet smart” projects for improving the people’s well-being.  As an international public product and cooperation… Continue reading BRI Continues To Provide Opportunities For Development Around The World

China Remains Preferred Destination For International Investors

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High-level opening up and policies to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) were hot topics during the annual sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China’s key annual political meetings commonly known as Two Sessions.  China has been one of the most popular FDI destinations over… Continue reading China Remains Preferred Destination For International Investors

African Union Summit Reiterates Vision For An Integrated And Prosperous Continent

In an inspirational speech in 1996, then South African Deputy President Thabo Mbeki said, “Whatever the setbacks of the moment, nothing can stop us now! Whatever the difficulties, Africa shall be at peace! However improbable it may sound to the sceptics, Africa will prosper!”   The 37th African Union (AU) Summit was convened in Addis Ababa… Continue reading African Union Summit Reiterates Vision For An Integrated And Prosperous Continent

Xinjiang Embarks On Path Towards High-Quality Development With Local Characteristics

Kazakhstan merchants purchase tires at the ChinaKazakhstan Khorgas International Border Cooperation Centre. Photo: ChinAfrica/VCG

Situated in northwest China, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is the largest provincial region in terms of land area and is endowed with rich resources. It is also known as a champion of China’s reform and opening-up, the core of Silk Road Economic Belt, and a springboard for China’s greater openness.  As a microcosm of the… Continue reading Xinjiang Embarks On Path Towards High-Quality Development With Local Characteristics

Border Cities In Xinjiang Play Important Part In China’ Cross-Border Rail Transportation

The border gate at the city of Alashankou. Photo: ChinAfrica

The expedition of Chinese explorer Zhang Qian more than 2,000 years ago is considered to be the foundation of the ancient Silk Road. Today, his legendary exploration of the ancient Silk Road is renowned worldwide. Venturing across the Eurasian continent with camel caravans laden with silk, spices, tea, and other Chinese goods, he forged vital… Continue reading Border Cities In Xinjiang Play Important Part In China’ Cross-Border Rail Transportation

How China’s Economic Recovery Is Important For The Development Agenda Of African Countries

The African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. According to Dr Luke Mapangashato's findings, Mupingashato noted that countries with underdeveloped financial systems and weak institutional control experience the most severe misinvoicing losses.(Photo: Xinhua).

The annual sessions of China’s National People’s Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, commonly known as Two Sessions, held in March in Beijing, not only provided details about China’s development in the past year, but also outlined the development trajectory for the future.    Under normal circumstances, one country’s economic… Continue reading How China’s Economic Recovery Is Important For The Development Agenda Of African Countries

China Is Facilitating The Development of African Railways Through Educational Programmes

As the train engine roars, doors of the wagons gently open at 07:30 a.m., with crew members waiting for the passengers to board before starting the journey for their next destination.  An hour before the departure, Marriam Gadesa heads to the locomotive cabin and quickly tests the locomotive’s power supply, and then starts the engine.  … Continue reading China Is Facilitating The Development of African Railways Through Educational Programmes

Industrial Parks Can Play Pivotal Role In Promoting Industrialisation On The African Continent

Residents walk past the Hawassa Industrial Park in Hawassa, Ethiopia, on 3 July 2016. Photo: Xinhua

As African countries look to enhance their manufacturing industries and speed up industrialisation, they are learning valuable insights from the development experience of industrial parks worldwide, particularly from China.  Since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, China has substantially increased its investment in infrastructure development in Africa, undertaking the construction of… Continue reading Industrial Parks Can Play Pivotal Role In Promoting Industrialisation On The African Continent

China Is Expected To Play Bigger Role In Africa’s Path To Industrialisation

As Africa pushes forward its industrialisation process, the Chinese-built industrial parks and free trade zones have assumed special significance as drivers of the region’s industrial development and job creation. At the same time, Africa is also learning from China’s successful experience in industrialisation.  What are the ways in which China and African countries can deepen… Continue reading China Is Expected To Play Bigger Role In Africa’s Path To Industrialisation

Sudan Eyes Closer Economic Partnership With China

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between China and Sudan. The two countries have enjoyed friendly cooperation throughout these years, and have broadened engagements in various fields in recent years. In an interview with ChinAfrica, Sudan’s Ambassador to China Omer Mohamed Ahmed Siddig talks about the need to lift the relationship… Continue reading Sudan Eyes Closer Economic Partnership With China

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