JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference opened here on Thursday to explore ways to strengthen global governance and deepen China-Africa cooperation. The two-day event, co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the African Union (AU) and South Africa’s Independent Media, among other partners, gathered more than 200… Continue reading Global South Media, Think Tanks Pool Wisdom to Improve Global Governance
Tag: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)
New Agreements and Projects Expand the Scope of China-Africa Cooperation across All Sectors
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). It is also the inaugural year for implementing the outcomes of the 2024 FOCAC Summit in Beijing. In June, Changsha, Hunan Province, hosted a series of China-Africa engagements poised to deepen their ties further. On 11 June, the Ministerial… Continue reading New Agreements and Projects Expand the Scope of China-Africa Cooperation across All Sectors
SADC and China Strengthen Ties in Gaborone Meeting
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to work more closely together after a high-level meeting in Gaborone, Botswana. SADC Executive Secretary, Mr Elias M. Magosi, met with Chinese Ambassador to Botswana, Mr Fan Yong, during a courtesy visit. The two leaders discussed how to improve cooperation between… Continue reading SADC and China Strengthen Ties in Gaborone Meeting
China and Mozambique Celebrate 50 Years of Robust Friendship, Strategic Cooperation, and Shared Development Goals
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Mozambique. To commemorate this milestone, ChinAfrica spoke with Maria Gustava, Mozambique’s ambassador to China, about the state of bilateral relations, China-Africa cooperation, and key developments shaping the global landscape. The following is an edited excerpt from the interview. ChinAfrica: Over the past five decades, what, in… Continue reading China and Mozambique Celebrate 50 Years of Robust Friendship, Strategic Cooperation, and Shared Development Goals
Chinese FM Meets African Envoys
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on 26 May met with African diplomatic envoys in China and celebrated Africa Day together in Beijing. Ambassadors or charge d’affaires of more than 50 African countries to China and representatives of the African Union in China attended the meeting. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the… Continue reading Chinese FM Meets African Envoys
China-Africa Cooperation Serves as a Catalyst for a Fairer Global South Future
Global South, representing the collective of emerging markets and developing countries, is becoming a pivotal force in reshaping the international order. It plays a vital role in driving global governance reforms with the principle of fairness and equity. With a long-standing friendship and shared vision, China and Africa have been indispensable partners in each other’s… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation Serves as a Catalyst for a Fairer Global South Future
How the China-aided Africa CDC Became a Game-changer for Public Health
In the heart of Addis Ababa, where tradition meets modern ambition, a gleaming structure of steel and glass is quietly reshaping Africa’s future. The new Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Headquarters is more than just a building – it’s a bold statement of partnership, progress, and a shared commitment to advancing… Continue reading How the China-aided Africa CDC Became a Game-changer for Public Health
China to Eliminate Tariffs on Imports From All African Countries
China has announced the full removal of tariffs on imports from all African countries. This is reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. The tariff elimination falls under the new China–Africa Economic Partnership for Shared Development, a framework designed to accelerate Africa’s integration into global trade by increasing market access, improving customs procedures, and… Continue reading China to Eliminate Tariffs on Imports From All African Countries
Supported by China, Africa Strives to Become a Strong, Resilient and Influential Global Actor
As Africa marks a decade since the adoption of Agenda 2063, its bold and ambitious seven aspirations have positioned the continent as a strong, united, resilient, and influential global player and partner. Reaffirming its Pan-Africanism and African renaissance plan, aspiration seven of Agenda 2063 underscores the importance of Africa’s unity and solidarity in the face… Continue reading Supported by China, Africa Strives to Become a Strong, Resilient and Influential Global Actor
Scholars and Officials Call for Promoting All-weather China-Africa Community with a Shared Future for the New Era
At the 2024 Beijing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in September last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed that the overall characterisation of China-Africa relations be elevated to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. “This declaration affirms, whether faced with pandemic or geopolitical shifts, Africa and China will… Continue reading Scholars and Officials Call for Promoting All-weather China-Africa Community with a Shared Future for the New Era