Africa should come together as one market and move quickly to seize the opportunities created by China’s expanding high-level opening-up, Erastus Mwencha, former deputy chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, has said. In a recent interview, Mwencha, also a member of the Advisory Council of the Belt and Road Read more
Nigeria and China have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening tourism cooperation, cultural exchanges and capacity building during an online seminar on China’s tourism development experience. The event was organised by the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), the National Institute for Hospitality and Read more
The China-Africa Building in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, is strengthening trade and investment links between African businesses and the Chinese market by providing a platform for product promotion, business networking and investment cooperation. The development was disclosed by Zhu Sun, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sino-Africa Holding Group and President Read more
Food, culture and friendship took centre stage as Nigeria and China held the 2026 Nigeria-China Food Festival at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja recently. Jointly organised by the China Cultural Centre and the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), the event featured the display and tasting of Chinese Read more
In recent days, multiple signals concerning the Taiwan question have converged from Beijing, Paris, Rome, Tokyo and public opinion on the Taiwan island. First, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, stressing that the one-China principle is the political foundation of the Read more
The South Sudanese government and the Chinese Embassy in South Sudan recently honored the outgoing 13th Chinese medical team in Juba, presenting its members with certificates of recognition and officially welcoming the incoming 14th batch. South Sudan’s Health Minister Luke Thompson Thoan Teny said the departing team had provided medical Read more
A Chinese-built higher polytechnic institute has been inaugurated in Quissico, southern Mozambique, with President Daniel Chapo attending the ceremony and inaugurating the institution. Speaking at the ceremony recently, Chapo said Mozambique borders the Indian Ocean and is endowed with abundant rivers, lakes, freshwater and marine resources, adding that the Quissico Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has strengthened its engagement with Chinese immigration authorities as both countries explore greater cooperation in migration management, intelligence sharing and border security. The NIS participated in the Sub-Forum on Migration Management Cooperation held in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China. The international gathering brought together more than Read more
Lesotho scholars have voiced support for China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI), saying the initiative offers hope for addressing the underrepresentation of the Global South in global affairs and promoting a more inclusive international system. Speaking at a seminar hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Lesotho recently to mark the first Read more
China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB), is playing a bigger role in Africa as trade with the continent flourishes. From the launch of direct RMB settlement services in Tanzania to expanded connectivity with the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) in Kenya and Namibia, as well as the establishment of RMB clearing Read more