Feature: Tea Connects China, Russia, Xi Tells Putin

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, Oct. 22, 2024. Photo: Xinhua/Ding Haitao

“Around 400 years ago, the Great Tea Road that connected the two countries went past Kazan, through which tea leaves from China’s Wuyi Mountain region found their way into many Russian households,” Chinese President Xi Jinping said to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. Xi recalled the history in his meeting with Putin on the… Continue reading Feature: Tea Connects China, Russia, Xi Tells Putin

Chinese Scientists Develop Revolutionary Implants To Restore Walking Ability In Paralysed Patients

Chinese and local doctors pose for a photo after completing a surgery at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe, capital of Malawi, on 25 July. Photo: First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University

A groundbreaking implant has been developed by scientists from Fudan University in Shanghai, allowing paralysed individuals to regain control of their leg muscles. By implanting electrodes in both the brain and spinal cord, the researchers have created a “neural bypass” system, a significant breakthrough in brain-spinal cord interface research. This is reported by China Daily,… Continue reading Chinese Scientists Develop Revolutionary Implants To Restore Walking Ability In Paralysed Patients

Cooperation With China Is Crucial For Nigeria To Grow Its Economy And Implement The AfCFTA Agreement

Employees work at an audio system plant in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, on 1 March. Photo: Xinhua

It has been my privilege to witness a huge transformation and pivot as well as an enormous development of China from a close distance during my years living in China. I will say that if ever there was a time when African countries needed to be modernised, it is now.   Themed Joining Hands to Advance… Continue reading Cooperation With China Is Crucial For Nigeria To Grow Its Economy And Implement The AfCFTA Agreement

Kenyan Minister Expounds On FOCAC Impact

Musalia Mudavadi, prime cabinet secretary and cabinet secretary for foreign and diaspora affairs of Kenya. Photo: Hu Fan

China and Kenya have a time-honoured friendship and have jointly completed a number of flagship projects in connectivity, significantly contributing to regional economic and social development. Kenya stands out as a success story in China’s partnership with Africa. Kenyan President William Ruto led a delegation to China to attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on… Continue reading Kenyan Minister Expounds On FOCAC Impact

Business Leaders From China And Africa Express Optimism About The Future Of Economic Cooperation

The opening ceremony of the eighth Conference of Chinese and African Entrepreneurs is held at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing, capital of China, on 6 September. Photo: Xinhua

As the highest-level economic and trade event for the China-Africa business community under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), the eighth Conference of Chinese and African Entrepreneurs was held on 6 September in Beijing as part of the 2024 FOCAC Summit.  About 1,000 attendees including African leaders, Chinese and African entrepreneurs, and… Continue reading Business Leaders From China And Africa Express Optimism About The Future Of Economic Cooperation

Chinese Investment Contributes To The Industrialisation Of Africa

Hasnaine Yavarhoussen, CEO of Groupe Filatex, the leading private energy producer in Madagascar, travelled to Beijing on the occasion of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). As a key economic player in Madagascar and the African continent, Groupe Filatex participated in this high-level forum as part of the official Malagasy economic… Continue reading Chinese Investment Contributes To The Industrialisation Of Africa

Senegalese Farmers Grow In Confidence With Chinese Agronomists’ Skill Sharing

A Chinese agricultural expert instructs students at the Confucius Institute at Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar in Senegal on 22 February 2023. Photo: Xinhua

In the heart of the Senegal River Valley lies the story of Cheikh Ndiaye, a seasoned farmer whose life has become intertwined with the recent wave of agricultural innovation brought by Chinese agricultural experts.   Over the past decade, the introduction of new agricultural practices and crops by these experts has transformed local agriculture, fostering a… Continue reading Senegalese Farmers Grow In Confidence With Chinese Agronomists’ Skill Sharing

Chinese Medical Equipment Proves Valuable In Providing Quality Health Care In Malawi

Malawian Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda (left) and Chinese Ambassador to Malawi Long Zhou sign an MoU on cooperation between hospitals of the two countries in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, on 12 July. Photo: Chinese Embassy In Malawi

China has been sending medical doctors to provide health services in Malawi’s clinics since 2008. This is in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, which seeks to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages by 2030.   Since the first group of 12 Chinese medical workers arrived in Malawi, 11 groups have… Continue reading Chinese Medical Equipment Proves Valuable In Providing Quality Health Care In Malawi

From Tanzania With Love: A Café In The Ancient City Of Kashgar Has Become A Symbol Of Cross-Cultural Bonding

Dili & Diya Café. Photo: Yu Xiangjun

Strolling through the winding streets of the ancient city of Kashgar in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, you will come across a cozy café called Dili & Diya. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee drifts through the air, much like the heart-warming love story of the café’s owners, spreading warmth to all who visit.  … Continue reading From Tanzania With Love: A Café In The Ancient City Of Kashgar Has Become A Symbol Of Cross-Cultural Bonding

China Through My Camera Programme Provides Namibian Influencer A Chance To Get A Multidimensional View Of The Country

Participants of the China Through My Camera programme take a selfie with kids at the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, on 2 July. Photo: ChinAfrica

After graduating in Beijing in 2020 during the tumultuous period of COVID-19, I didn’t think that I would be able to return to China anytime soon. The pandemic had disrupted lives globally, and like many international students, I was not sure if I would be able to ever set foot in China again. Travel restrictions… Continue reading China Through My Camera Programme Provides Namibian Influencer A Chance To Get A Multidimensional View Of The Country

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