CPC Plays Steering Role in China’s Development — Kyrgyz Expert

BISHKEK, July 13 (Xinhua) — Over the past few decades, China has achieved remarkable development, inseparable from the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), according to a Kyrgyz political scientist.

In an interview with Xinhua, Kubanychbek Taabaldiev, a professor at Ala-Too International University in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek, noted that China has achieved sustained economic development and lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty under the CPC’s leadership. This year marks the 105th anniversary ofREAD MORE

The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has postponed the case of Zimbabwean British national Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is wanted in the United Kingdom on allegations of murdering his wife and two young daughters, to 22 August 2026.

Tshuma made a brief appearance in court on Monday, where proceedings focused on the South African charges he is currently facing, as well as the process that could eventually lead to his extradition to the United Kingdom.

He is facing aREAD MORE

RIYADH, July 13 (Xinhua) — China’s development, which is based on an integrated approach that combines long-term planning, practical implementation and continuous adaptation to evolving realities, offers valuable inspiration for developing countries, said a Saudi expert.

China’s development was not “a mere historical coincidence,” but rather the result of long-term efforts and a profound development experience under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, said Mohammed Al-Sadiq, head of the economic research department at the Centre forREAD MORE

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni Municipal Manager Kagiso Lerutla appeared briefly in the Boksburg Regional Court on Monday, where their fraud and corruption case was postponed as pre-trial proceedings continue.

The pair face charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice arising from allegations that they orchestrated a scheme to have another person impersonate Lerutla during a court appearance linked to a speeding offence.

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BAGHDAD, July 13 (Xinhua) — The enduring vitality of the Communist Party of China (CPC) lies in its unwavering commitment to putting the people first, a principle that has helped turn China from a poor country into the world’s second-largest economy, an Iraqi political scholar has said.

In an interview with Xinhua ahead of the 105th founding anniversary of the CPC marked on July 1, Kawa Mahmoud, president of the Iraq-headquartered Global Civilisation Initiative Research Centre, said heREAD MORE

Nearly 200 residents across four North West municipalities have completed a civic education programme designed to help ordinary citizens better understand how local government works and how they can hold elected representatives accountable beyond election day.

The Local Democracy Accountability (LDA) Initiative, led by Civic Root Advocacy (CRA), has trained participants from Rustenburg, the City of Matlosana, JB Marks and Madibeng Local Municipalities since its launch in June 2026. The programme now heads to Mahikeng Local Municipality onREAD MORE

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — This was a livestream like no other! Instead of social media influencers, it featured HR managers from China’s top tech giants like JD.com, Baidu and Alibaba stepping into the spotlight to unveil exclusive job openings, tackle burning questions about salaries and career growth, and even take viewers on virtual office tours. To top it off, young jobseekers received real-time career advice straight from employment counsellors.

This event in June was part of aREAD MORE

Experts from nine countries formulate recommendations for the group’s summit in September

An international conference entitled “Strengthening BRICS Connectivity: Fostering Cooperation” was held in Moscow. The conference took place during India’s BRICS Chairship and brought together experts from Russia, India, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), South Africa, China, Iran, Brazil, and Ethiopia.

Participants discussed the resilience of transport and trade corridors, the reliability of critical resource supplyREAD MORE

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping presented the country’s top sci-tech award and delivered an important speech at a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday.

The meeting brings together the national science and technology award conference, the general assemblies of the members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the 11th national congress of the China Association for Science and Technology.

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The sides agreed to expand cooperation in agriculture, trade, healthcare and infrastructure while advancing preparations for the third Russia–Africa Summit

Russia and the African Union intend to strengthen cooperation in the field of agriculture and expand the supply of food, fertilisers and other resources for agricultural production. These agreements were reached following high-level consultations between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, which took place on 7 July atREAD MORE