New report shows influence on Museveni, Muhoozi COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | The literature produced and used by the National Resistance Army (NRA), President Yoweri Museveni’s guerilla army that fought in the Luweero bushes from 1981-1986 called its mission a “protracted people’s war.” The doctrine of “people’s war”, sometimes called …
Read More »China-Africa expo opens in central China
Changsha, China | Xinhua | The third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo kicked off on Thursday in Changsha, the capital of central China’s Hunan Province. The expo aims to welcome more “Made in Africa” products into China and boost business links between the two sides. Themed “Common Development for a …
Read More »China formally accepts WTO Agreement on fisheries subsidies
Tianjin, China | XINHUA | Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao submitted the instrument of acceptance for the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in north China’s Tianjin Municipality on Tuesday. The submission means the Chinese side has completed its domestic legal procedures …
Read More »Xi meets Blinken in Beijing
Beijing, China | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Great Hall of the People on Monday. Noting that the world is developing and the times are changing, Xi said the world needs a generally stable China-U.S. relationship, and whether the …
Read More »Chinese FM holds talks with U.S. secretary of state
Beijing, China | Xinhua | Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing on Sunday. Qin pointed out that the China-U.S. relationship is at the lowest point since its establishment. This does not serve the fundamental interests of the …
Read More »Exports to China’s huge grain market, thriving industry underpin South Africa’s agri exports
South Africa’s grain industry is experiencing significant growth and is expected to yield another successful crop this year. The country is now focused on capitalizing on the lucrative Chinese grain market to increase its export earnings. SPECIAL FEATURE | BIRD AGENCY | South Africa is setting eyes on the lucrative …
Read More »Chinese envoy: External intervention, sanctions will not solve problems in Central Africa
New York, US | Xinhua | External intervention or unilateral sanctions will not solve the problems in Central Africa, said a Chinese envoy on Monday. The ongoing situation across multiple African countries proves that solutions to African issues must be found from within. The vigorous efforts by the Central African …
Read More »America, China on collision course
It is now clearer than ever that the US and the West are committed to containing China’s rise COMMENT | NOURIEL ROUBINI | Following the May G7 summit in Hiroshima, U.S. President Joe Biden claimed that he expects a “thaw” in relations with China. Yet despite some recent official bilateral meetings …
Read More »New Chinese ambassador urges US to move in same direction with China on ties
Washington, US | Xinhua | Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng has urged the U.S. side to move in the same direction with China and jointly explore the right way to get along. During a meeting with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland on …
Read More »Rwanda seeks to secure business partnerships with China at 6th CIIE
China ranked first in terms of investments registered with the RDB in 2022, with 49 projects involving investments amounting to US$182.4 million Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | The government and business community of Rwanda have expressed their anticipation of participating in the upcoming 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai …
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