As Joel Kirui transplanted tomato seedlings on his 1-hectare farmland in Nakuru County, 160 km northwest of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, he recalled how proceeds from his small-scale farming helped to fund his education.  “Through the sale of tomatoes produced on my field, I managed to pursue my studies,” Kirui told ChinAfrica. “I could earn enough cash every three months after sales, which enabled me to pay tuition fees for my three-year course.”  The production of tomatoes is critical in Kenya,…

The National Museum of China’s phoenix crown magnet, considered the jewel in the crown of the country’s cultural souvenirs, hit a milestone on 25 March, selling over 1 million units in just eight months and six days. Since last autumn, visitors have been queuing before dawn to get their hands on this star product whenever the museum is open. Liao Fei, managing director of the museum’s cultural development company, revealed that around 20 series inspired by the phoenix crown have…

Without a doubt, China’s poverty alleviation is a success that has not been achieved by any country I can think of. There is so much that Africa can learn from China in this regard.  African nations can draw inspiration from the effectiveness of China’s governance in delivering results. China’s governance system may not be perfect, but it certainly works for the Chinese. Its multi-pronged approach – industrial development, infrastructure, and targeted poverty alleviation – offers a blueprint for Africa’s future…

Nestled deep within the Nujiang Grand Canyon, unique ethnic cultures are driving rural revitalisation in Yunnan Province’s Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture. Relying on its rich intangible cultural heritage, the region integrates agriculture, culture, and tourism to create new opportunities for once-isolated communities.  Melodies of joy   When approaching Baihualing Village in the prefecture’s Lushui City, visitors are greeted by a vibrant sea of mountain flowers and the distant sound of music. Surrounded by forests and accompanied by the rustling of the…

To advance rural revitalisation, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture has, in recent years, introduced the “village CEO” model as part of its efforts to integrate agriculture, culture, and tourism. This model has emerged as a key strategy for addressing the shortage of rural talent and stimulating regional development.  Nujiang, like many historically impoverished regions, once faced significant development challenges. However, the region also boasts unique advantages, namely their distinct ecological and cultural resources.  In the spring of 2021, aiming to effectively…

April 2025 opened in typical Trump fashion, with Washington imposing blanket tariffs on imports to the US. Following the announcement, markets from New York through Shanghai witnessed severe shockwaves. Subsequently, the internet was awash with Trump supporters celebrating the effect, particularly on the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock markets, praising Trump’s ingenuity.  However, a week later, Washington announced a 90-day pause on all tariffs above 10 percent for imports from all territories except China. Be this as it may, experts…

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia and take part in the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. China’s Foreign Ministry published an official comment on the occasion on its website. “I believe that the important consensus reached by the two heads of state will further deepen political mutual trust and enrich strategic cooperation,” said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, quoted in the statement. During the visit, Xi Jinping…

History is a mirror, and only by drawing lessons from history can the world avoid repeating past calamities. BEIJING – Eighty years ago, the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War marked a turning point in human history, opening a new chapter in building a better international order and pursuing lasting peace. Today, the world has undergone dramatic transformations. Technology has connected distant corners of the globe, and globalization has brought nations closer than ever before. Yet, alongside these advances, new…

BEIJING – At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from Wednesday to Saturday and attend in Moscow the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War. More than 80 years ago, the peoples of China, the Soviet Union and other countries fought side by side and secured victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, opening a new chapter in human history. As…

China’s achievements in uplifting marginalised communities serve as a valuable model developing countries, Kgothatso Brucely Shai, a South African professor from the University of Limpopo, SAAPAM, said in an interview with ChinAfrica during the 2025 International Forum on Poverty Governance and Global Development held on 29 March in Lushui City, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Shai commended the Chinese government’s persistent efforts to combat poverty, calling them a fundamental way to protect human dignity. “Poverty around the world is essentially an attack…