Tola Tsegaye Alemu (R) from Ethiopia operates an industrial robot under the guidance of a teacher in Tianjin University of Technology and Education in north China's Tianjin, June 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
* The skills that carried African competitors to skills competitions like the World Vocational College Skills Competition are among the everyday subjects in classrooms that China and Africa run together.…
DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- China remained the largest individual trading partner of the East African Community (EAC) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, as the region's total trade rose 37 percent year on year to 52.…
Botswana's Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Nelson Ramaotwana speaks at a gathering celebrating the upcoming Chinese traditional Mid-Autumn Festival at Wheelbarrow, a nature park southwest of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, Sept. 13, 2026.…
This photo taken on Sept. 8, 2026 shows a part of the China-aided road expansion and upgrading project in Kigali, Rwanda.…
NAIROBI, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Africa must strengthen strategic cooperation, especially with countries like China, to unlock investment in infrastructure, digital technology and access to new markets, analysts have noted.…
NAIROBI, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Kenya hosted the China (Yunnan)-Kenya Specialty Products Promotion Conference on Wednesday to deepen bilateral economic and trade ties by strengthening links between key industrial sectors.…
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.…
JOHANNESBURG, July 28 (Xinhua) -- China's success in eradicating extreme poverty demonstrates strong political commitment and targeted policies, offering valuable guidance for African countries, a South African media executive has said.
"It's clear that poverty reduction is most effective when it is targeted, coordinated, and focused on building long-term economic opportunities rather than providing short-term relief alone," John Bailey, chief executive officer of South African media outlet Sunday World, told Xinhua in a recent interview.…
WINDHOEK, July 21 (Xinhua) -- The elevation of China-Namibia relations will open new pathways for Namibia's industrialization and economic diversification as both sides seek to translate political ties into productive investment and technological cooperation, a Namibian economist has said.
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid a state visit to China from July 5 to 11, during which the two countries jointly announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era.…
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.…
Workers sort avocados at Sanmark Ltd. in the Athi River Export Processing Zone, the southeastern industrial hub of Nairobi, Kenya, May 28, 2026.…
This photo taken on May 12, 2026 shows the National Auditorium of Cape Verde, constructed with Chinese aid, in Praia, Cape Verde. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Cape Verde.…
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.…
Tola Tsegaye Alemu (R) from Ethiopia operates an industrial robot under the guidance of a teacher in Tianjin University of Technology and Education in north China's Tianjin, June 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
* The skills that carried African competitors to skills competitions like the World Vocational College Skills Competition are among the everyday subjects in classrooms that China and Africa run together.
DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- China remained the largest individual trading partner of the East African Community (EAC) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, as the region's total trade rose 37 percent year on year to 52.
Botswana's Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Nelson Ramaotwana speaks at a gathering celebrating the upcoming Chinese traditional Mid-Autumn Festival at Wheelbarrow, a nature park southwest of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, Sept. 13, 2026.
This photo taken on Sept. 8, 2026 shows a part of the China-aided road expansion and upgrading project in Kigali, Rwanda.
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