KAZAN, Russia | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on “BRICS Plus” countries to strive for common security, common development and harmony among civilizations. Xi made the remarks while addressing the “BRICS Plus” leaders’ dialogue. Noting that the collective rise of the Global South is a distinctive …
Read More »Xi advocates high quality development of greater BRICS cooperation
KAZAN, Russia | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on BRICS countries to work for high quality development of greater BRICS cooperation. In a speech addressing the 16th BRICS Summit, Xi said the ongoing BRICS summit has decided to invite a number of nations to become partner …
Read More »Jessica Alupo hails China’s green development initiative
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo has said China’s decision to partner with Africa in promoting green development is in line with Uganda’s development goals and a key driver to her country’s sustainable development. Alupo made the remarks in a speech read for her by Rukia …
Read More »China, EU, Africa seek green cooperation using bamboo instead of plastic
BRUSSELS | Xinhua | A forum on green industry cooperation between China, the European Union (EU), and Africa has underscored opportunities for technological collaboration and sustainable practices, particularly the use of bamboo as an alternative to plastic. The forum, co-hosted on Thursday by the Chinese Mission to the EU and …
Read More »Uganda boosts food security through South-South cooperation with China, FAO
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | As the world marks World Food Day on Wednesday, experts in Uganda highlight the country’s growing benefits from South-South cooperation with China and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The experts said the partnership is helping Uganda leverage China’s agricultural expertise …
Read More »Global media leaders gather in Xinjiang to navigate AI’s transformative impact
URUMQI | XINHUA | At a time when the world is increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI), media leaders from around the globe gathered in the vibrant heart of northwest China’s Xinjiang on Monday to discuss the opportunities and challenges brought about by AI. As the 6th World Media …
Read More »Two giant pandas from China arrive in Washington
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | A pair of giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, arrived at Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, after an approximately 19-hour trans-Pacific trip from Sichuan Province in southwest China. A dedicated “FedEx Panda Express” Boeing 777F aircraft landed at the Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C. …
Read More »Officials commend China’s support for public health in Africa
ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | The robust China-Africa partnership has made significant strides in improving public health outcomes in Africa, according to a senior Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) official. “Over the years, China has consistently demonstrated its commitment to Africa’s health security, most notably through …
Read More »The new gang of four
China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia don’t have a formal defence alliance but they’ve formed an alignment driven by a shared dislike for the US-led world order COMMENT | RICHARD HAASS | The Gang of Four was the name given to four senior Chinese officials closely associated with some of the …
Read More »Uganda’s exports to China to boost foreign exchange earnings
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Two protocols signed between Uganda and China last month that allow the East African country to export dried chilies and wild aquatic products will contribute to the country’s foreign exchange earnings, a senior official said Tuesday. Minister of Agriculture Frank Tumwebaze told reporters Tuesday that …
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