San francisco, US | Xinhua | As his visit to San Francisco reached its crescendo on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping reminisced twice in a single day about his inaugural visit to the United States in 1985. In the morning, following a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, U.S. President Joe …
Read More »China Trade Week kicks off in Kenya amid calls for closer commercial ties
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | The eighth edition of China Trade Week kicked off in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Wednesday, as government officials renewed calls for deepening economic cooperation to realize mutual benefits. John Ololtuaa, principal secretary in the State Department of Tourism, said the three-day event offers …
Read More »Xi, Biden talk on strategic issues critical to China-U.S. relations, world
Xi said the U.S. side should take real actions to honor its commitment of not supporting “Taiwan independence,” stop arming Taiwan, and support China’s peaceful reunification. China will realize reunification, and this is unstoppable, Xi stressed. San Francisco, US | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe …
Read More »Africa CDC unveils China-aided reference laboratory
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Friday unveiled a China-aided reference laboratory at its headquarters in Ethiopia. The Africa CDC said the completion of the laboratory marks a milestone in its pursuit of a strong continental public health institution …
Read More »China urges immediate ceasefire between Israel, Palestine
New York, US | XINHUA | Chinese permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestine. “A ceasefire and an end to the fighting cannot be delayed. A ceasefire is by no means a diplomatic statement. It is the only …
Read More »Chinese, Rwandan scholars explore ways for sustainable natural resource management
Kigali, Rwanda | Xinhua | The growing impact of climate change requires cooperation to ensure sustainable management of natural resources, Chinese and Rwandan scholars and experts said Wednesday during an international forum on the environment. The sixth International Conference on Environment, Energy and Development in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, was co-organized …
Read More »Robbers snatch sh200 million from Chinese man
Kampala , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police is investigating a shooting and robbery incident at the weekend involving a Chinese man. In a late bid to save money stolen from him, a Chinese national opened fire indiscriminately on a Kampala road, forcing people to scamper to safety. Lee Shao resorted …
Read More »How the Belt and Road Initiative has bolstered Kenya’s economic and social development
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Lives have improved for Kenyans following the successful implementation of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Tens of Chinese investors have set foot in Kenya, while hundreds of young Kenyan students have traveled to China to study, with most on scholarships. Experts agree that …
Read More »China hands over Zimbabwe’s new parliament building
Harare, Zimbabwe | Xinhua | The Chinese government on Thursday handed over to Zimbabwe a new parliament building that was constructed and funded by China through a grant. Tang Wenhong, vice chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) and head of a visiting Chinese delegation, officially handed over the …
Read More »Peaceful, cooperative US-China relationship essential for world, says Kissinger
New York, US | Xinhua | “A peaceful relationship, a cooperative relationship between the U.S. and China is essential for peace and progress of the world,” said former U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Henry A. Kissinger on Tuesday. “I’m confident all of you here agree that peace and progress between …
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