Nigeria and China are set to further their bilateral cooperation through increased engagement in the defence sector. This was made known at the recent meeting between the Nigeria’s Minister of Defence Muhamad Badaru Abubakar and the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Mr. Cui Jianchun. Over the years, Chinese defence companies have Read more
Visitors select tropical fruits from Qiongzhong City during the 26th China (Hainan) International Tropical Agricultural Products Winter Trade Fair in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Covering an area of around 80,000 square meters, the 26th China (Hainan) International Tropical Agricultural Products Winter Trade Fair kicked off here Read more
A momentous celebration unfolded recently at the Abdeen Palace in Cairo, where the Egypt-China Friendship Association commemorated its 65th founding anniversary. The event brought together a distinguished gathering of Egyptian and Chinese officials, diplomats, experts, businessmen, and esteemed guests. The festivities illuminated the enduring ties between Egypt and China, both Read more
In the face of persistent drought and dwindling water resources in Tunisia, a groundbreaking solution has emerged. Recently, the Chinese-built Sousse wastewater treatment plant has become a lifeline for farmers like Moez Nabil, ensuring a steady water supply for their crops. Nabil, an olive farmer from Sousse, has successfully maintained Read more
In the heart of Nairobi, the Kenyatta National Hospital experiences a seamless power supply transformation. Recently, cutting-edge automation technology from Beijing Sifang Automation Company has revolutionized the hospital’s electrical system. The installation of Sifang’s Ring Main Unit (RMU) ensures uninterrupted electricity, safeguarding critical care for patients. Previously grappling with outdated Read more
In just eight years, a remarkable transformation unfolded for Joy Nkiru Ikpeoha from Nigeria. From pursuing academic excellence to founding her own company, Ikpeoha’s journey in Hainan, the island province in south China, is nothing short of inspiring. Recently, Ikpeoha, born in 1992, completed both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Read more
Zimbabwe has officially inaugurated Sinomine Resource Group’s state-of-the-art spodumene and expanded petalite processing plants at the renowned Bikita Lithium Mine. President Emmerson Mnangagwa lauded Sinomine’s commitment, investing over $300 million to propel Zimbabwe into a regional and global lithium mining powerhouse. President Mnangagwa praised this significant milestone as a strategic Read more
In a dazzling showcase of cutting-edge technology, Huawei, the Chinese high-tech giant, stole the spotlight at the recently concluded 2023 Eco-connect summit in Lusaka. The event, themed “Growing with Partners,” served as a catalyst for unity among business innovators and collaborators. Bill Zhang, Huawei’s dynamic multi-country vice president for ICT Read more
The Confucius Institute at Addis Ababa University (AAU) garnered praise on Monday for a decade of fostering cultural and educational ties between China and Ethiopia. The special ceremony, attended by Ethiopian government officials, Chinese diplomats, representatives from AAU, and Tianjin University of Technology and Education (TUTE), highlighted the institute’s crucial Read more
China Eastern Airlines has introduced direct flights linking the bustling metropolis of Shanghai with the historic city of Cairo. The airline proudly announced the commencement of this groundbreaking service, making history as the first Chinese carrier to operate the Shanghai-Cairo air route. The inaugural flight, carrying 232 passengers, took off Read more