South Africa is making significant strides in strengthening its global science and technology relationships. Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will lead a high-level delegation to China next week to attend the Second Ministerial Belt and Road Science and Technology Conference in Chengdu. The conference, taking place from 11-12 June 2025, brings together experts, researchers, and officials from Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries to discuss the future of scientific collaboration and innovation. Themed “Together for Innovation,…

BEIJING – An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on accelerating the building of China into a leading country in education will be published on Sunday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year’s 11th issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee.  The article emphasizes that education serves as the cornerstone for building…

The peony, revered as the “king of flowers” in China, has long transcended its botanical identity to become a cultural icon deeply rooted in the Yellow River basin. In the fertile plains of the Yellow River, Heze City in Shandong Province has long held a special connection with the peony. With a 1,500-year history of peony cultivation, the city has earned its title as the “Peony Capital of the World.”  Heze’s peony culture reflects China’s enduring relationship with nature and…

Diplomats, government officials, and experts from 34 countries and regions shared experiences in poverty reduction during the 2025 International Forum on Poverty Governance and Global Development held on 29 March in Lushui City, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. They discussed pathways to advance sustainable development and promote comprehensive rural revitalisation and modernisation.  During the forum, ChinAfrica reporters Xia Yuanyuan and Donatien Niyonzima spoke with Cameroon’s ambassador to China, Martin Mpana, and Lesotho’s ambassador to China, Kenneth Sentle Rabale, about the applicability of Nujiang’s…

Poverty continues to be a major problem in many parts of the world. China’s poverty eradication experience demonstrates that developing countries can end poverty through perseverance and sustained efforts, noted Irina Bokova, former director general of UNESCO. Bokova made the remarks in a speech delivered at the 2025 International Forum on Poverty Governance and Global Development, co-hosted by the Yunnan provincial government, the China Public Relations Association, and China International Communications Group (CICG).  Themed “Together Promote Rural Revitalisation and Common…

Nujiang, a mountainous region in Yunnan Province, has undergone rapid change in recent years. Once one of China’s poorest areas, it is now a place where modern homes and infrastructure sit alongside centuries-old traditions. The local ethnic minorities – including the Lisu, Nu and Derung – have embraced new opportunities while holding on to their cultural roots.   The government’s efforts to improve living standards have been significant. Large-scale poverty alleviation projects have relocated thousands of people from remote villages to…

Borders that are crisscrossed more frequently by trade in goods and services are less likely to be besieged by soldiers and other armed elements, buttressing the fact that trade dividends are not just related to development, growth, and prosperity, but also include peace and mutual understanding through dialogue among civilisations. With the proliferation of regional free trade areas across the world, it is without doubt that trade makes concrete contributions to the economic growth of many countries, and trade promotion…

BEIJING – Once the capital of 13 ancient dynasties and home to countless cultural heritage sites, Luoyang in central China’s Henan Province is renowned as an ancient city that has witnessed “half of Chinese history.” A gem among these treasures, the Longmen Grottoes stands out, representing the pinnacle of Chinese stone carving art. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts a history of over 1,500 years, with a total of 2,345 caves and niches carved into the steep cliffs stretching more…

ZHENGZHOU — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has called for continuous efforts to build the manufacturing industry stronger to advance Chinese modernization. Xi made the remarks during his inspection tour in a bearing producer in Luoyang City, central China’s Henan Province, on Monday afternoon. Xi visited the company’s intelligent manufacturing plant to learn about the performance and applications of various types of bearing products. He inspected the intelligent production lines and had an…

ZHENGZHOU – Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Monday inspected the city of Luoyang in central China’s Henan Province. During the visit, Xi toured the Luoyang Bearing Group Co., Ltd., the White Horse Temple, and the Longmen Grottoes. He learned about local efforts to accelerate the development of advanced manufacturing, enhance the protection and utilization of historical and cultural heritage, and promote the high-quality development of the cultural and tourism sector. African Times…