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Xi Says China To Develop Friendly Cooperation with Iran Despite International Situation Changes
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that no matter how the international and regional…
Feature: Tea Connects China, Russia, Xi Tells Putin
“Around 400 years ago, the Great Tea Road that connected the two countries went past…
Chinese Scientists Develop Revolutionary Implants To Restore Walking Ability In Paralysed Patients
A groundbreaking implant has been developed by scientists from Fudan University in Shanghai, allowing paralysed…
Cooperation With China Is Crucial For Nigeria To Grow Its Economy And Implement The AfCFTA Agreement
It has been my privilege to witness a huge transformation and pivot as well as…
Kenyan Minister Expounds On FOCAC Impact
China and Kenya have a time-honoured friendship and have jointly completed a number of flagship projects in connectivity, significantly contributing to regional economic and social development. Kenya stands out as a success story in China’s partnership with Africa. Kenyan President William Ruto led a delegation to China to attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Beijing early September. ChinAfrica had the pleasure to speak to a distinguished member of President Ruto’s delegation, Musalia Mudavadi, prime cabinet secretary…
Business Leaders From China And Africa Express Optimism About The Future Of Economic Cooperation
As the highest-level economic and trade event for the China-Africa business community under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), the eighth Conference of Chinese and African Entrepreneurs was held on 6 September in Beijing as part of the 2024 FOCAC Summit. About 1,000 attendees including African leaders, Chinese and African entrepreneurs, and representatives of international organisations and institutions exchanged ideas at the conference held in Beijing and co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International…
Chinese Investment Contributes To The Industrialisation Of Africa
Hasnaine Yavarhoussen, CEO of Groupe Filatex, the leading private energy producer in Madagascar, travelled to Beijing on the occasion of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). As a key economic player in Madagascar and the African continent, Groupe Filatex participated in this high-level forum as part of the official Malagasy economic delegation. This participation also allowed Groupe Filatex to explore new partnership opportunities in its areas of strategic expertise across the African continent. Yavarhoussen notably attended…
Senegalese Farmers Grow In Confidence With Chinese Agronomists’ Skill Sharing
In the heart of the Senegal River Valley lies the story of Cheikh Ndiaye, a seasoned farmer whose life has become intertwined with the recent wave of agricultural innovation brought by Chinese agricultural experts. Over the past decade, the introduction of new agricultural practices and crops by these experts has transformed local agriculture, fostering a unique economic and cultural exchange between Senegal and China. Ndiaye, like many of his fellow Senegalese farmers, has witnessed firsthand the impact of this cross-cultural…
Chinese Medical Equipment Proves Valuable In Providing Quality Health Care In Malawi
China has been sending medical doctors to provide health services in Malawi’s clinics since 2008. This is in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, which seeks to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages by 2030. Since the first group of 12 Chinese medical workers arrived in Malawi, 11 groups have been dispatched. The 11th one arrived earlier this year and comprised 18 specialists in internal medicine, surgery, gynaecology, paediatrics, radiology, anaesthesiology and laboratory medicine. They were divided…
From Tanzania With Love: A Café In The Ancient City Of Kashgar Has Become A Symbol Of Cross-Cultural Bonding
Strolling through the winding streets of the ancient city of Kashgar in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, you will come across a cozy café called Dili & Diya. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee drifts through the air, much like the heart-warming love story of the café’s owners, spreading warmth to all who visit. The young owners, Dilshat Tursun from Kashgar, and his wife Hadiya Msham Abdulla from Tanzania, are well-liked by the locals as well as visitors, adding…
China Through My Camera Programme Provides Namibian Influencer A Chance To Get A Multidimensional View Of The Country
After graduating in Beijing in 2020 during the tumultuous period of COVID-19, I didn’t think that I would be able to return to China anytime soon. The pandemic had disrupted lives globally, and like many international students, I was not sure if I would be able to ever set foot in China again. Travel restrictions were stringent, and the idea of returning seemed like a distant dream. However, life has a way of surprising us. In May this year, I…
Global Media Summit Eyeing Innovation, Unity On Course Toward Building Shared Future For Humanity
As the sixth World Media Summit (WMS) unfolds, media professionals from around the globe are engaged in dynamic discussions, offering insights into emerging opportunities, tackling pressing challenges, and exploring new avenues for collaboration. With a focus on innovation and unity, this summit is more than just an occasion of comparing notes among global media professionals, but a vital platform for fostering international information connectivity and promoting cultural exchanges, which represents a significant step, with the collective effort of the global…
China Focus: Modern, Open, Vibrant – Xinjiang In Eyes Of World Media Professionals
Among the foreign visitors at the Turpan Museum in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Moriyasu Chikazawa listened attentively while frequently capturing photos of the exhibits. “My knowledge of Turpan was a small desert town with many vineyards. But I saw a city with many beautiful residence buildings and photovoltaic industry here,” said Chikazawa, managing director of International Department at Kyodo News, during his first visit to Xinjiang. “Before this visit, information about Xinjiang was quite limited for me, and…
Foreign Journalist Explores Tech-Powered Machinery In Xinjiang’s Cotton Fields
Xinjiang is the largest cotton-producing region in China. It has ushered in the cotton harvest season. How has technology powered cotton harvesting? Follow Xinhua’s Zuzanna to find out. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency