China’s Rice Donation to Uganda’s Drought-Stricken Karamoja Sub-Region Saves Thousands from Starvation

Uganda’s Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs Florence Nambozo and Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong at the handover ceremony of China rice aid in Kampala, Uganda, on 26 March (Courtesy)

A friend in need is a friend indeed, said Thomas Lokirut, an elder from Uganda’s Karamojong people after learning that China had donated 1,610 tonnes of rice to his people.   “The Chinese have proved that they are our true friends by donating food to us at this trying moment, when most of the people in… Continue reading China’s Rice Donation to Uganda’s Drought-Stricken Karamoja Sub-Region Saves Thousands from Starvation

Green Technology Confucius Institute Enhances Tech Cooperation and Exchanges Between China and South Africa

A Chinese teacher gives a lesson on Chinese culture at UNIVEN Green Technology Confucius Institute in April 2024. (Courtesy)

Nhokwara Blessing calls herself a blessed girl. The 19-year-old Zimbabwean is studying Chinese language and Chinese culture in her university. She was born and brought up in Thohoyandou in Limpopo Province in the northern part of South Africa, bordering Zimbabwe. After graduation from a local high school, she chose to study in the University of… Continue reading Green Technology Confucius Institute Enhances Tech Cooperation and Exchanges Between China and South Africa

An African Student in Hangzhou is Furthering the Cause of Intercultural Dialogue Through Community Involvement

During the 19th Asian Games held in east China’s Hangzhou, McCleary Gondo, a 27-year-old Zimbabwean student living in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, caught people’s attention. Recognising the critical importance of communication at such a large-scale event, he used his language skills and intercultural awareness to train local volunteers in English.  He travelled across the city to… Continue reading An African Student in Hangzhou is Furthering the Cause of Intercultural Dialogue Through Community Involvement

China’s Commitment to Modernising Liberia’s Health Care Facilities Brings Benefits

Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu speaks at a free medical consultation event organised by the 16th Chinese medical team to Liberia on 14 February (Chinese Embassy in Liberia)

When 32-year-old Martha Kollie arrived at the newly established China-aid National Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Laboratory in the Liberian capital of Monrovia, she was unsure if she would receive the medical care she desperately needed.   Diagnosed with a severe respiratory infection, she had previously struggled to find proper treatment in Liberia’s overwhelmed health care system. … Continue reading China’s Commitment to Modernising Liberia’s Health Care Facilities Brings Benefits

Chinese Tomato Grafting Technology Raises Yields for Kenya’s Farmers

Local farmers showcase harvest of Chinese grafted tomatoes (Confucius Institute at Egerton University)

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… Continue reading Chinese Tomato Grafting Technology Raises Yields for Kenya’s Farmers

Boom in Creative Cultural Products is Boosting Chinese Museums

Young foreigners show ice cream inspired by the design of the works in the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, Sichuan Province, on 22 August 2023 (CNS)

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… Continue reading Boom in Creative Cultural Products is Boosting Chinese Museums

Africa can draw inspiration from China’s multi-pronged approach to fighting poverty

Students dance at Minzu Middle School located in Daxingdi Township, Lushui City, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province (RAFAEL HENRIQUE ZERBETTO)

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,… Continue reading Africa can draw inspiration from China’s multi-pronged approach to fighting poverty

Nujiang integrates culture and tourism to create new opportunities for development

Baihualing Farmers’ Choir welcomes visitors in Baihualing Village in Lushui City, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, on 30 March (Xia Yuanyuan)

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… Continue reading Nujiang integrates culture and tourism to create new opportunities for development

Village CEOs strive to raise incomes in rural Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture

Village CEO Li Jing (right) stamps the local check-in seal on postcards (HOU YUFENG)

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… Continue reading Village CEOs strive to raise incomes in rural Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture

Trump Gambles with the Global Economy by Imposing Tariffs

(250402) -- WASHINGTON, April 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump shows an executive order on "reciprocal tariffs" at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 2, 2025. Amid widespread opposition, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order on the so-called "reciprocal tariffs," imposing a 10-percent "minimum baseline tariff" and higher rates on certain trading partners. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong)

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… Continue reading Trump Gambles with the Global Economy by Imposing Tariffs

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