China has persistently advanced high-quality urban renewal to improve residents’ sense of happiness, consciously practicing the people-centered development philosophy, and the efforts have paid off. Officials and experts discussed in the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, how China has continuously improved living conditions and the residential environment for its people through the construction of affordable housing, as well as the renovation of shantytowns, old residential communities, urban villages, and dilapidated…

When the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) was first completed in 1975, it stood as a bold symbol of South–South cooperation, a physical and political bridge linking landlocked Zambia to the world through the Port of Dar es Salaam. Built with Chinese support at a time when many African countries faced isolation and geopolitical pressure, TAZARA became more than a railway. It became a story of solidarity, resilience, and shared purpose. A History Rooted in Liberation TAZARA was born out of…

The release of the fifth volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, consisting of 91 of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s spoken and written works from 27 May 2022 to 20 December 2024, has further provided clarity on the issues in the contemporary governance of China, a major country whose domestic dynamics and international outlook are hugely consequential to the world. Such clarity is especially important because some intellectuals in the West have framed China as esoteric and its governance “opaque”…

A team of Chinese scientists has developed a new polymer material that is thin and super strong. In tests, a piece of adhesive measuring 2.5 by 1.3 cm was able to tow a car weighing 2.1 tonnes. This was reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. Researchers at Zhejiang University conducted the study, inspired by ancient weaving techniques. They interlaced flexible and rigid polymer chains at the molecular level, creating an exceptionally strong material. Specialists developed a method…

Ethiopia has been actively asserting itself on the international stage, with its participation in various regional and global organisations serving as a key foundation for this progress. This was stated by Sun Mingxi, Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of China in Ethiopia, in an interview with Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. According to him, Ethiopia’s accession to BRICS has significantly enhanced the country’s global influence and opened up new opportunities for partnership with other nations of…

On the vast Hulun Buir steppe in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see. Known as one of the world’s four great grasslands and celebrated as the “kingdom of flora and fauna in north China,” the region has long been a cradle of traditional nomadic culture and a vital base for animal husbandry.   However, behind the postcard image lies a more fragile reality. Decades of climate change, overgrazing, and traditional herding practices…

Energy has long played an indispensable role in the economic growth of Tongliao, a city on the eastern edge of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The city’s abundant coal reserves once provided a competitive advantage, fuelling the energy-intensive process of aluminium production. Over the years, Tongliao grew into the largest aluminium industry base in northeast China, with aluminium-related sectors becoming a central pillar of its industrial output.  As China accelerates its efforts to meet its “dual carbon” objectives – reaching peak…

Tucked away in the northeastern corner of China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the vast forests of the Greater Hinggan Mountains have undergone a remarkable transformation. Once heavily threatened by commercial logging, this region now exemplifies the transition to ecological preservation, with local communities incorporating conservation into their daily lives and future plans.  Caring for the land is part of the family tradition, and people have found new ways to sustain their livelihoods while keeping nature at the heart of what…

The 8th CIIE, which runs from Nov. 5 to 10, has seen an ever-growing number of enterprises flocking to Shanghai to tap the great potential of consumption and innovation on offer there. The CIIE serves as a tangible part of China’s major policy to push for a new round of high-standard opening up, and provides a significant opportunity for China to take the initiative in opening its huge market to the world. As the spillover effects of exhibits transforming into…

Two decades ago, an important development philosophy emerged that would redefine prosperity: “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.” Known as the “Two Mountains” theory, it challenged the conventional trade-off between development and the environment by arguing that they are inseparable.  I recently visited Zhejiang Province in east China to see how this philosophy works in practice. What I found, beneath the canopy of a 200-year-old camphor tree in Xiaogucheng Village, was a model of green development that seamlessly…