Beginning with the landmark 1955 Bandung Conference, China and African nations embarked on a path of solidarity and cooperation. Over the past seven decades, guided by the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spirit of “solidarity, friendship, and cooperation,” both sides have explored independent development paths and confronted global challenges together. China’s successful… Continue reading China–Africa Cooperation Provides Practical Solutions to Development Challenges and Strengthens Global Governance
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China’s Rice Donation to Uganda’s Drought-Stricken Karamoja Sub-Region Saves Thousands from Starvation
A friend in need is a friend indeed, said Thomas Lokirut, an elder from Uganda’s Karamojong people after learning that China had donated 1,610 tonnes of rice to his people. “The Chinese have proved that they are our true friends by donating food to us at this trying moment, when most of the people in… Continue reading China’s Rice Donation to Uganda’s Drought-Stricken Karamoja Sub-Region Saves Thousands from Starvation
Changsha Has Played a Pioneering Role in Reshaping Cross-Continental Trade and Cooperation
From the 50,000 pieces of Changsha Kiln ceramics recovered from the Tang Dynasty shipwreck “Black Stone” to today’s weekly cargo flights between China and Africa, Changsha’s trade with the African continent has spanned over a thousand years. This historic cultural city is playing an increasingly vital role in China-Africa economic and trade cooperation, with a… Continue reading Changsha Has Played a Pioneering Role in Reshaping Cross-Continental Trade and Cooperation
Trump’s Protectionism Can Drive China and Africa Closer
President Donald Trump has long harboured trade and tariff concerns. Almost four decades ago, Trump wrote, “The world is laughing at American politicians as we safeguard ships that are not ours, carrying oil that is not ours, destined for allies who will not support us … We have to make other people pay for our… Continue reading Trump’s Protectionism Can Drive China and Africa Closer
Africa can draw inspiration from China’s multi-pronged approach to fighting poverty
Without a doubt, China’s poverty alleviation is a success that has not been achieved by any country I can think of. There is so much that Africa can learn from China in this regard. African nations can draw inspiration from the effectiveness of China’s governance in delivering results. China’s governance system may not be perfect,… Continue reading Africa can draw inspiration from China’s multi-pronged approach to fighting poverty
Cooperation With China a Catalyst for Africa’s Agriculture, Scholar Says
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… Continue reading Cooperation With China a Catalyst for Africa’s Agriculture, Scholar Says
African countries can learn a lot from China in their quest for modernisation
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… Continue reading African countries can learn a lot from China in their quest for modernisation
South Africa is looking forward to cooperating with China in the development and application of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) was a hot topic at this year’s annual meetings of the National People’s Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, also referred to as the Two Sessions. The recently released AI chatbot DeepSeek has quickly gained global attention and users with its rich features. Daan du Toit,… Continue reading South Africa is looking forward to cooperating with China in the development and application of artificial intelligence
South Africa is looking forward to cooperating with China in the development and application of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) was a hot topic at this year’s annual meetings of the National People’s Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, also referred to as the Two Sessions. The recently released AI chatbot DeepSeek has quickly gained global attention and users with its rich features. Daan du Toit,… Continue reading South Africa is looking forward to cooperating with China in the development and application of artificial intelligence
As Western countries, especially the US, look inward, China is advancing global cooperation
Since the start of its “going global” strategy in March 2000, China has pursued a more open approach to cooperation, backed by the aspiration for shared prosperity. Needless to say, this has not been without resistance. Indeed, there has been a wave of anxiety-driven economic policies in the West, particularly in the US. In contrast,… Continue reading As Western countries, especially the US, look inward, China is advancing global cooperation