BEIJING — Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, on Sunday released a report highlighting China’s commitment to building the South China Sea into a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation. The report, titled “Making the South China Sea a Sea of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation: China’s Actions” and published in both Chinese and English, noted that China has always been a steadfast advocate, promoter, and guardian of peace and stability in the South China Sea. According…

BEIJING — Since the beginning of the year, Jiangsu Tengsheng Textile Technology Group Co., Ltd. has been a hub of activity. Their participation in a national initiative has set the textile manufacturer on a promising path for a brighter future. “Upon completion of the renewal, our equipment will achieve a leading standard within the domestic industry,” said Chen Guichun, deputy general manager of the company located in east China’s Jiangsu Province. “We expect this upgrade to boost our efficiency by…

BEIJING — Amid mounting global uncertainties and a complex external environment, China is reinforcing its commitment to high-quality development to bolster economic stability and resilience. Following a recent meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, which set priorities for maintaining stable employment, businesses, markets and expectations, relevant government organs have accelerated the rollout of coordinated policies to shore up confidence and sustain momentum. In the latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media…

BEIJING– Building on a positive start in the first quarter of 2025, China’s economy is continuing to make steady progress, said Ding Lin, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission. Speaking on the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, Ding noted that despite a complex external environment, China’s economy has remained resilient. Notably, key indicators like industrial production, the service sector, domestic demand and exports have shown robust growth.…

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…