China’s agricultural development strategy, which began with a focus on food security and evolved into a commercially viable agricultural sector, serves as a valuable model for Africa, Kafui Tsekpo, deputy chairperson of the Association of China-Africa Smallholder Agriculture in Ghana, said, underscoring the necessity of learning from China’s agricultural advancements.   By combining lessons from China’s agricultural successes and local knowledge, Africa can unlock its agricultural potential, improve food security, and create a more equitable economic future for its people, Tsekpo said. …

BEIJING, April 30 — China’s newly adopted private sector promotion law underscores the country’s commitment to fostering an equitable competitive environment for all market participants, according to an official of the country’s top economic planner. Speaking on the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, Liu Min, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission’s private economy development bureau, emphasized that the aim of the law, which was approved on Wednesday,…

BEIJING, April 30 — The promulgation of China’s private sector promotion law is timely and of great significance, said Yang Heqing, head of the economic law department of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee. Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the private sector promotion law after a draft version was submitted for the third review at the 15th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th NPC that concluded on Wednesday. For the first time…

The anti-poverty work in southwest China’s Yunnan Province demonstrates the importance of tailoring poverty alleviation strategies to local conditions while respecting cultural traditions, Cameroon’s ambassador to China, Martin Mpana, said during a visit to the province’s Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, noting that China’s poverty reduction strategies prioritise respect for ethnic minority cultures – a model he believes could inspire Cameroon’s efforts to support indigenous communities like the Pygmies.  Mpana stressed the need for the integration of cultural preservation into development:…

Calling China’s progress in poverty alleviation a “huge milestone,” Lesotho’s ambassador to China Kenneth Sentle Rabale praised its significant achievements in poverty reduction over the past decades and highlighted the valuable lessons these efforts hold for African nations. The ambassador shared his insights on China’s approach and its potential applicability 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.  Rabale noted China’s…

The Nigerian government will promote Chinese language learning in the country. This was stated by Larai Ahmed, Director of Education Support Services at the Federal Ministry of Education. This is reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. According to her, knowing Chinese will help Nigeria deepen cooperation with China in trade, education, and culture. The language helps build diplomatic ties and provides economic advantages, especially in investment and trade, Ahmed said. She recalled that Chinese…

For China, modernisation is a journey of hardship and perseverance. In modern times, the Chinese people tried to adopt modernisation formulas from the West, but none worked. Through its own efforts, China has modernised under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. It has transformed from an impoverished and backward nation into the world’s second-largest economy, the largest trader in goods, and the largest exporter. China has developed the largest compulsory education, social security, and medical and health systems…

Vigorous discussions surrounding DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) models, which began early this year, continued at the Two Sessions – the annual meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) – held from 4 to 11 March. It shows how China is rapidly growing into a vast market for AI technologies, with cutting-edge innovations increasingly integrated across various sectors of the economy.   NPC deputies, CPPCC National Committee members, and observers…

From AI-powered chatbots capable of deep reasoning to humanoid robots equipped with intelligent “brains” for complex services, technological advancements continue to astonish us at an unprecedented pace. The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, enhancing productivity, and offering new possibilities for an intelligent life.   Noting that China attaches great importance to the development of the digital economy, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the country continuously promotes the deep integration of digital technology and the real economy,…

BISSAU, April 26 — Guinea-Bissau places great importance on developing media cooperation with other countries, particularly with China, hoping to strengthen bilateral relations through deepening exchanges in the field of information dissemination, said Florentino Fernando Dias, Guinea-Bissau’s Minister of Social Communication. In an interview with Xinhua on Thursday, Dias said Guinea-Bissau faces challenges in international communication, such as limited media channels and a lack of diverse perspectives. The country’s longstanding dependence on Western media outlets has hindered its ability to…