“At present, changes unseen in a century are accelerating across the world. Yet, no matter how the international landscape or the situation in the Taiwan strait may evolve, the overarching direction of development and progress will not change, the prevailing trend toward the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will Read more
This year, 2026, is significant not just for China but the world as a whole as it is the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for economic and social development. The economic roadmap for this year and beyond lays emphasis on China expanding domestic demand, boosting consumption, increasing Read more
A foreign head of state used to tell Chinese President Xi Jinping, “China has a major advantage, which is always formulating various plans and ensuring they are fully implemented.” One of the most representative examples he noted is the Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development. President Xi Jingping Read more
Theme: Advancing Global Development and Cooperation for Women Introduction The recent Beijing Women’s Conference, held on October 13, 2025, reaffirmed the global commitment to advancing the development and empowerment of women. In his address, President Xi Jinping presented four major proposals aimed at promoting women’s progress worldwide. One key focus Read more
The preamble of the United Nations Charter, adopted after World War II, noted the determination of the peoples of the world “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind.” Given the scale of devastation, human suffering, and loss Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a new frontier in human development. It is a key driving force of the ongoing scientific and technological revolution as well as industrial transformation, and an international public good that benefits humanity. AI presents unprecedented opportunities for development, and it also brings unprecedented risks and challenges. Read more
As the outcome of the Beijing summit of the Forum for China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in September, last year enters a crucial stage of vigorous implementation, a freah vista is emerging in the mutual opportunities of the two sides. Just before the 4th edition of the China Africa Economic Read more
Multipolarity as the emerging structure of contemporary international relation is shaped by the objective historical course from which emerging economies and countries in the Global South are translating their sovereignty to independent course of action and seeking inclusion and participation in devising and shaping global agenda. The rise of the Read more
The outgoing year of 2024 has been phenomenally significant in relations and cooperation between Africa and China and this is not because it has been less significant in the past but because in a particular tense period in the world, it stayed stable and entered a new era of high Read more
Experts laud FOCAC’s role in promoting resilience, sustainable development The China-Africa relationship is poised to grow to new heights under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation framework, affecting not only the two parties but also the global arena, experts say. They also describe the framework as key in realizing the modernization Read more