Home to over 30 percent of the world’s critical mineral reserves, Africa contributes just about 4 percent of global carbon emissions, and yet the region bears the brunt of the impacts of climate change due to its high exposure, underdevelopment, weak economy, and limited financial resources for adaptation. In 2023 alone, at least 15,700 people… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation Should Promote Sustainable Modernization in Africa
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Cooperation with China can support the Development of the low-altitude Economy in Africa
As an emerging industry catering to diverse needs across commercial, industrial, civil, and military fields, the low-altitude economy has the potential to transform industries such as logistics, transportation, tourism, health care, agriculture, and infrastructure. China’s low-altitude economy is experiencing rapid expansion. According to the 2024 China Low-Altitude Economy Development Report released by the China Centre… Continue reading Cooperation with China can support the Development of the low-altitude Economy in Africa
China-Africa Cooperation Energizes Joint Pursuit of Modernization
At the bustling Port of Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire, cargo ships glide in and out as towering cranes hum with ceaseless activity. Once a bottleneck for trade, the port now stands as a symbol of transformation thanks to its recent expansion fueled by Chinese investment. This gateway to West Africa highlights Beijing’s deepening economic engagement… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation Energizes Joint Pursuit of Modernization
World Insights: Xi’s Congratulatory Message to 38th AU Summit Draws Warm Responses
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a message to the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, extending warm congratulations to African countries and people. Experts from African countries noted that the message highlights China’s unwavering commitment to China-Africa relations and its steadfast support for Africa’s independence, self-reliance and development. They said that China-Africa relations will… Continue reading World Insights: Xi’s Congratulatory Message to 38th AU Summit Draws Warm Responses
China and Africa Need to Further Align Development Strategies to Realise the Immense Potential of Economic Cooperation
Humming factories, bustling ports, and shuttling merchants highlight the vibrancy of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation. Over the years, this partnership has grown significantly, optimising trade structures and fostering mutual development. This deepening collaboration is evident in China’s role as Africa’s largest bilateral trading partner for 15 consecutive years. During the first seven months of… Continue reading China and Africa Need to Further Align Development Strategies to Realise the Immense Potential of Economic Cooperation
China-Ethiopia Partnership Aims to Strengthen African Public Policies With Creation of Global South Research Centre
The Chinese government has committed to creating a Global South Research Centre to facilitate greater stakeholder engagement in public policy discussions. This announcement followed a meeting between Ahmed Shide, Ethiopian Finance Minister and Lu Hao, President of the Development Research Centre of the State Council of China. During the discussion, Lu Hao highlighted that at the 3rd… Continue reading China-Ethiopia Partnership Aims to Strengthen African Public Policies With Creation of Global South Research Centre
Challenges to Africa’s Security Persist, But Long-Term Outlook Remains Positive
The world in 2024 was far from peaceful. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has persisted for over 1,000 days. Meanwhile, a new wave of violence in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, ongoing for more than a year, spilled over into Lebanon, Iran, and even Syria. Africa also faced new challenges to peace and security over the… Continue reading Challenges to Africa’s Security Persist, But Long-Term Outlook Remains Positive
Civilisational Exchanges Represent a Crucial Step Towards realising a China-Africa Community With a Shared Future
In his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in September 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised that China will enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges with Africa, champion mutual respect, inclusiveness and coexistence of different civilisations on the way to modernisation, and strive together for… Continue reading Civilisational Exchanges Represent a Crucial Step Towards realising a China-Africa Community With a Shared Future
China-Assisted State-of-the-Art Judicial Complex Construction in Malawi to Speed Up Court Processes
A shortage of courtrooms has long been a challenge in Malawi, especially since more judges were hired to help to streamline the country’s judicial process. Yet, while the current judiciary is headquartered in the country’s second-largest city of Blantyre, due to a lack of work space; some sections of the judiciary are located elsewhere, such… Continue reading China-Assisted State-of-the-Art Judicial Complex Construction in Malawi to Speed Up Court Processes
Wang Yi Says China to Provide Support for Namibia’s Modernization Drive
China is ready to work with Namibia to promote the implementation of the 10 partnership actions proposed at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit in Namibia, and provide support for Namibia to accelerate its modernization, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the… Continue reading Wang Yi Says China to Provide Support for Namibia’s Modernization Drive