China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced on Thursday that 10 U.S. companies have been added to the unreliable entities list for selling arms to the Taiwan region. The companies include Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and Lockheed Martin Missile System Integration Lab, according to the MOC announcement. These companies will be prohibited from engaging in China-related import or export activities and barred from making new investments in China, the MOC added. Senior executives of the companies…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for the nation to remain confident in the coming year, saying the world’s second largest economy can overcome its challenges and pressure through hard work. Xi made the remarks in his New Year message for 2025 delivered through China Media Group and the internet. Set to fully complete its 14th Five-Year Plan in 2025, China will implement more proactive and effective policies, prioritize high-quality development, promote greater self-reliance and strength in science and…

On December 1, 2024, China implemented a new policy granting zero-tariff treatment to 100% of tariff lines on products originating from the world’s least developed countries (LDCs) that have diplomatic relations with China. Among the beneficiaries of this initiative are 33 African nations, marking a significant milestone in Africa-China economic relations. This transformative policy aligns with commitments made at the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in September. During the summit, China pledged to unilaterally expand market…

Li Jingyu, a 10-year-old student from Peixin Primary School in Beijing’s Dongcheng District, has been an art enthusiast for six years. On 3 November, one of her creations was exhibited at the capital’s Today Art Museum.  “It is about my trip to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region this summer, where I got to create an intangible cultural heritage piece with a local craftsman in Kashgar City,” Li said. The young pupil added that she hopes her artwork will help children in…

The Russian capital hosted the 12th anniversary of the Chinese Cultural Centre and the awarding ceremony for the winners of the Grand Prix of the Ambassador’s “Contest of Russian Amateurs of Chinese Painting”. The event gathered representatives of government agencies, heads of museums, theatres, universities, Chinese organisations, as well as guests from different regions of Russia and media representatives.  The programme of the celebration included speeches by officials, an exhibition of the best works of the contest participants, dance and…

Western governments and media, particularly in the United States, have persisted with a years-long smear campaign targeting China over issues related to Xinjiang. However, their claims often lack proper context and are based on false information intended to undermine China’s growing influence on the global stage. The reality in Xinjiang is a different story with multiple dimensions. It involves efforts to combat extremism, preserve national unity, and promote economic development. The 6th World Media Summit recently took place in Urumqi,…

Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed long-term adherence to “one country, two systems” as Macao celebrates a quarter-century of transformative success since its return to the motherland. At a televised ceremony held in a major sports venue in Macao, Xi swore in Sam Hou Fai, a 62-year-old former senior judge, as the sixth-term chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). Sam’s team of principal officials for the SAR government was also sworn in before Xi. After the inauguration, Xi, also…

Tanzanian exhibitors were in the spotlight at the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai, east China, from 5 to 10 November. Participating in the expo for the seventh time, the country was among one of the six guests of honour for this year and saw more Tanzanian firms joining in.  Jackson Mponela, production manager for commerce and development of a Tanzanian processor of agricultural products such as beeswax and honey, saw the CIIE as a good opportunity…

In the parched landscape of Mudzi District about 400 km from Zimbabwe’s capital Harare, the long-lasting drought has tightened its grip on long suffering villagers. The once lush fields lie barren, a reminder of the ravages of nature’s wrath.  As the days turn into weeks without rain, families are facing a desperate struggle for survival.  With the crops already failed and their livestock dwindling, many villagers are teetering on the brink of starvation.   The drought is not just confined to…

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