African countries can learn a lot from China in their quest for modernisation

A ship loaded with cranes from China arrives at Kribi Deep Seaport, Kribi, Cameroon, on 12 September 2024 (XINHUA)

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

China-Africa Cooperation Should Promote Sustainable Modernization in Africa

Workers operate on an electrical vehicle assembly line in Chongqing, southwest China, on 25 April 2024. (Xinhua)

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

The Beautiful China Initiative Serves as a Model for Green Growth and Well-being of the People

Tungamirai Eric Mupona speaks at a green development forum in Anji County, Zhejiang Province, in November 2023. Photo: Courtesy

Beautiful China is not just a trendy term or catchy slogan designed to highlight China’s charm; it is a key goal in China’s development strategy. In 2015, the Fifth Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China introduced the concept of innovative, coordinated, green, open, and shared development to build… Continue reading The Beautiful China Initiative Serves as a Model for Green Growth and Well-being of the People

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