Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian speaks at a farewell ceremony for Tanzanian exhibitors attending the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Oct. 31, 2026.…
CAPE TOWN, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- The China Pavilion took center stage on Wednesday at MIP Africa 2026, a major film and television industry event in Africa, featuring a diverse range of Chinese audiovisual content, promoting cultural exchange and industry cooperation between China and the continent.…
HARARE, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Bilateral trade between China and Zimbabwe surged to 5.…
WINDHOEK, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The second phase of the China-Namibia South-South Cooperation Project has trained more than 2,300 Namibians in agricultural and aquaculture skills, a senior Namibian official said Wednesday.…
LUSAKA, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The artificial intelligence (AI)-focused Confucius Institute in Zambia will propel technological cooperation between Zambia and China, said the Zambia China Old Students Association (ZACOSA) on Wednesday.…
DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The 28th Chinese medical team to mainland Tanzania on Monday trained medical staff at Tanzania's Muhimbili National Hospital in advanced airway management techniques to improve anesthesia safety for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures.…
NAIROBI, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Kenya will leverage its participation in the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), to be held in Shanghai from Nov.…
NAIROBI, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Cooperation with China is helping Kenya accelerate Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) reforms and build the skilled workforce its industrialization needs, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos Ogamba has said.…
JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- China's zero-tariff treatment is helping African businesses lower export costs, while growing renminbi (RMB) settlement capacity is further facilitating trade between Africa and China, a South African banking executive said Wednesday.…
NAIROBI, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Kenya views the zero-tariff access to the Chinese market not merely as a trade preference but as a strategic opportunity to enhance its export competitiveness, accelerate industrial value addition and expand market reach, a senior Kenyan trade official has said.…
JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The growing favorability toward China in many parts of the world can be partly understood through the human dimension of its development experience, said Michael Mbewe, a journalist at Channel Africa International of the South African Broadcasting Corporation.…
CAIRO, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Over the 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Egypt and China have remained committed to shaping a better shared future through mutually beneficial cooperation, an Egyptian expert has said.…
Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian delivers a speech at a Mid-Autumn Festival gala in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Sept. 26, 2026.…
A model participates in the China-Africa Cultural Exchange Mid-Autumn Fashion Show in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 23, 2026.…
A drone photo taken on Aug. 16, 2026 shows China-produced trucks bound for Ghana being loaded onto a ship at Yantai Port in east China's Shandong Province.…
This photo taken on July 10, 2026 shows a cargo train on the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) entering Port Reitz Station in Mombasa, Kenya.
Effective May 1, China has implemented a zero-tariff policy on products from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations.…
Performers in traditional attire walk past the booth of a Chinese exhibitor at the 27th Buildexpo Kenya in Nairobi, Kenya, July 8, 2026. Dozens of Chinese companies are showcasing their innovations at the 27th Buildexpo Kenya, which opened on Wednesday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.…
People watch a dragon dance performance at a dragon boat festival intangible cultural heritage fair in Nairobi, Kenya, June 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)
People perform a dragon dance at a dragon boat festival intangible cultural heritage fair in Nairobi, Kenya, June 20, 2026.…
On June 13, an African diplomat "Dream Team" traveled to Rongjiang in Guizhou Province to take on China's famous grass-roots Village Super League. Backed by cheering fans and a festive atmosphere, the friendly match perfectly celebrated the deep cultural bond and friendship between China and Africa.…
In the summer of 2026, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and African countries, diplomats and friendly personnel from nine African nations traveled to Guizhou, a mountainous province in southwestern China known for its rich ethnic diversity and breathtaking landscapes. There, they embarked on an immersive journey into rural China.…
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Long March, the epic military campaign that shaped modern Chinese history. In 1934, the Central Red Army departed from the Central Soviet Area centered in Ruijin, East China's Jiangxi Province, to embark on that legendary journey.…
On the evening of June 13, as the 2026 FIFA World Cup entered its second match day, the football pitch of the Village Super League in Rongjiang county, southwest China's Guizhou Province, was lit up with excitement. A "Dream Team" composed of diplomats and friendly personnel from nine African countries played a friendly match against Chengdu Dongjiao FC from southwest China's Sichuan Province.…
The China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) has created a platform for dialogue and exchanges among countries, Uzodinma Chinenye Gerlof, a young Nigerian sinologist, recently said in an interview.
Marking the initiative's third anniversary this year, Gerlof stressed that only by deepening understanding through exchanges and building trust can countries work together to tackle global challenges.…
HARARE, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Laughter and cheers rippled through a packed cinema in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, on Saturday as scenes from the vibrant Chinese comedy-drama "One and Only" unfolded on the big screen.…
NAIROBI, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Laughter and excitement filled the classrooms of Mcedo Beijing School in Nairobi's sprawling Mathare slums on Saturday as hundreds of children gathered around colorful drawings depicting robots, spacecraft, and scenes from China.
For many of the learners, the highlight of the day was meeting Masika Yang, a Chinese Swahili speaker whose passion for African culture has made her a familiar face among East African audiences.…
BISSAU, May 5 (Xinhua) -- In the rice fields of CAMPOSSA, a women's producers' association in eastern Guinea-Bissau, the gains from better irrigation and improved farming methods are showing up in both harvests and household incomes.
The association, based in Bafata about 150 km east of the capital Bissau, now produces around 220 tonnes of rice a year after receiving technical training and material support from the Chinese agricultural mission working in the country, according to its president, Djato Sanha Cande.…
People participate in a reading event organized by the Zimbabwe Writers Association (ZWA) in partnership with the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe in Harare, Zimbabwe, on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)
HARARE, April 26 (Xinhua) -- In a lively corner of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, a woman brought a short story to life with theatrical flair on Saturday.…
Farmer Deborah Muhawenimana poses for a photo with freshly picked chili pepper in Ibiza Village of Kayonza District in Eastern Province, Rwanda, April 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Yinhe)
KIGALI, April 25 (Xinhua) -- In the rolling lush fields of Ibiza Village, Kayonza District in eastern Rwanda, rows of vibrant red chili peppers are more than just an export crop -- they are transforming lives.…
Performers from the Chinese contingent take part in a parade during the Cape Town Carnival 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, March 21, 2026. (Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua)
CAPE TOWN, March 22 (Xinhua) -- The annual Cape Town Carnival 2026 kicked off in the legislative capital of South Africa on Saturday evening, with Chinese cultural elements emerging as a highlight of the festivities.…
NAIROBI, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Kenya will leverage its participation in the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), to be held in Shanghai from Nov.
Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian speaks at a farewell ceremony for Tanzanian exhibitors attending the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Oct. 31, 2026.
CAPE TOWN, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- The China Pavilion took center stage on Wednesday at MIP Africa 2026, a major film and television industry event in Africa, featuring a diverse range of Chinese audiovisual content, promoting cultural exchange and industry cooperation between China and the continent.
HARARE, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Bilateral trade between China and Zimbabwe surged to 5.
Tea-culture-themed event marking Int'l Chinese Language Day held in Kenya
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Music bridges cultures at Chinese singing contest in South Africa
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Feature: Chinese cultural elements shine at Cape Town Carnival 2026
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