China Launches 5G+ Industrial Internet Programme

The SMC Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Centre. Photo: ChinAfrica

China has launched a pilot programme to integrate 5G and industrial internet technologies in ten cities to promote the qualitative development and widespread adoption of these advanced technologies. The selected cities included Nanjing, Wuhan and Qingdao, among others. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced that the focus will be on building 5G-enabled… Continue reading China Launches 5G+ Industrial Internet Programme

Xi Calls For Ushering In Next “Golden 50 Years” Of China-Brazil Relations

A dragon dance is staged at a reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil in Brasilia, Brazil, Aug. 15, 2024. Photo: Xinhua/Wang Tiancong

China is ready to join hands with Brazil in a spirit of perseverance and dedication to build a China-Brazil community with a shared future and usher in the next “Golden 50 Years” of China-Brazil relations, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Addressing a grand welcome banquet hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da… Continue reading Xi Calls For Ushering In Next “Golden 50 Years” Of China-Brazil Relations

China’s Contribution To Global Poverty Reduction

A Chinese agricultural expert instructs a farmer about transplanting rice seedlings in a paddy f ield in Huye District, Rwanda, on 14 August. Photo: Xinhua

To eradicate poverty has been humanity’s long-held wish since ancient times. China has declared a “complete victory” in the fight against poverty, with all 98.99 million rural residents living below the poverty line lifted out of poverty. How did China achieve such a feat and what contributions has it made to global poverty reduction efforts?… Continue reading China’s Contribution To Global Poverty Reduction

Thousands Of Ugandan Farmers Benefit From Chinese Agricultural Expertise Under The SSC Project

Representatives of the FAO and the Chinese embassy in Uganda take part in the release of the first batch of f ish fingerlings for rice-fish culture demonstration in Kampala, Uganda, on 12 June 2023. Photo: FAO In Uganda

An agricultural revolution is taking place in the green fields of Uganda, and thousands of local farmers are cashing in. A South-South cooperation (SSC) project, a joint initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and improving livelihoods, is in full swing.   As part of the project, hundreds of Chinese agriculture experts are in Uganda upskilling local… Continue reading Thousands Of Ugandan Farmers Benefit From Chinese Agricultural Expertise Under The SSC Project

Chinese Companies Assist In Kenya’s Water Recycling Efforts To Mitigate Water Scarcity

A woman waters a vegetable field in Kimuka, Kenya, on 10 November 2022. A Chinese company constructed two underground reservoirs in Kimuka, bringing clean water to local people. Photo: Xinhua

Caleb Munyao, a 48-year-old middle-scale farmer from Kenya’s eastern region, understands the importance of water better than most. On his 13-hectare farm, where he grows maize, yellow beans, and mangoes, every drop of water is precious.   Kenya, like many countries in Africa, faces significant challenges in managing its water resources. The country’s water scarcity issues… Continue reading Chinese Companies Assist In Kenya’s Water Recycling Efforts To Mitigate Water Scarcity

Zimbabwean Medical Practitioners Find Traditional Chinese Medicine Cost-effective For Treatment Of Ailments

Doctors talk with a patient at the Zimbabwe China Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe, on 20 April 2021. Photo: Xinhua

When Tom Dambudzo was bedridden due to ill health in his rural village, taking painkillers was the only option for him to relieve pain. “I couldn’t walk properly when I had severe backache for six months and my dependence on anaesthetic drugs was quite stressful,” Dambudzo told ChinAfrica.  Dambudzo’s decision to relocate from his rural… Continue reading Zimbabwean Medical Practitioners Find Traditional Chinese Medicine Cost-effective For Treatment Of Ailments

First Zero-Carbon Data Centre In Qinghai Exemplifies Role Of The Region In Meeting Demands Of Energy-Intensive Data Storage

The intelligent management platform displays in real time the source of each kwh consumed at the zero-carbon Qinghai data centre in Haidong, Qinghai Province, on 19 March. Photo: CNS

Digital avatars have become a standard feature on e-commerce platforms. As virtual hosts, they emulate human behaviour, broadcast live programmes without interruption, and present “Made in China” products to foreign consumers, thanks to their proficiency in multiple languages. The impressive efficiency of these digital avatars is made possible by the colossal computing power that enables… Continue reading First Zero-Carbon Data Centre In Qinghai Exemplifies Role Of The Region In Meeting Demands Of Energy-Intensive Data Storage

The Construction Of No.1 National Highway In The Republic Of Congo Has Created Enormous Opportunities For Locals

A highway patrol officer directs traffic on the No.1 National Highway in the Republic of Congo on 31 July. Photo: Xinhua

In the view of Vertu Ikombo Otoka, life in the Republic of the Congo has transformed greatly since the completion of the No.1 National Highway. Born in Brazzaville, the country’s capital, he has witnessed firsthand the significant impact of this highway on the nation’s economic development, particularly in the rural regions it connects.   “When I… Continue reading The Construction Of No.1 National Highway In The Republic Of Congo Has Created Enormous Opportunities For Locals

GLOBALink | Win-Win Cooperation Among Global South Countries

This aerial photo taken on Sept. 28, 2021 shows the headquarters building of New Development Bank (NDB) in east China's Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua/Fang Zhe

In today’s world, the development gap between the North and South remains significant. China, as the world’s largest developing country and a natural member of the Global South, is promoting the common prosperity of Global South countries through concrete cooperation schemes and actions. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

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