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9th China International Import Expo Opens in Shanghai

The ninth edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world’s first national-level exhibition dedicated to imports, opened on Thursday in Shanghai in…

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Education & Culture

France’s Blood Bank Hit by Cyberattack

The cooling system of France’s blood bank has been hit by a cyberattack, French blood bank authorities (EFS) said on Wednesday. The refrigeration systems…

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BRI/BRICS & SCO

Fourth Council Meeting of Belt and Road News Network Held in Fuzhou

Global Times Representatives of 38 media organizations from 23 countries gathered in Fuzhou, East China’s Fujian Province on Tuesday to plan the next stage…

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WORLD FOCUS

Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Losses in Midterm Elections

Xinhua U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the war against Iran was the reason Republicans lost in the midterm elections.”The reason we…

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OPINION

AI as Election Bogey

By Okoh Aihe As he walked across the stage to address the gathering, the young MC joked on Monday morning that Prof Joash Amupitan…

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OPINION

Leading Chinese Modernization Steadily Forward Through the Party’s Self-Revolution

By H.E Ambassador Yu Dunhai Days ago, the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded in…

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OPINION

Leading Chinese Modernization Steadily Forward Through the Party’s Self-Revolution By H.E Ambassador Yu Dunhai Days ago, the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central…

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DIPLOMACY

Xi holds talks with Sultan of Oman

Xinhua President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to work with Oman to steer their strategic partnership to a higher…

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Focus On China

CPC’s Self-Governance Offers New Insights for Global Political Civilization

By Lawal SaleNovember 3, 2026

Focus On China

How is the CPC Addressing Challenges of Long-Term Governance?

By Lawal SaleNovember 3, 2026

DIPLOMACY

Chinese Special Envoys to Make Shuttle Vsits to Middle East, Africa

By Lawal SaleNovember 3, 2026

CHINA-AFRICA

Kenyan Chili Farmers Eye Chinese Market

By Lawal SaleNovember 3, 2026

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BRI/BRICS & SCO

SCO Helps Boost Cooperation Between Asia, Africa — Experts

By Lawal SaleNovember 3, 2026

2026 Belt and Road Media Cooperation Forum Held in Fuzhou

November 3, 2026

CPC: BEDROCK OF CHINA’S DEVELOPMENT, GOOD GOVERNANCE

November 2, 2026

Nigeria and Ethiopia: What the Rail and Road Comparisons Leave Out

November 2, 2026

Interview: CIIE Offers “Gateway” for Shared Growth, says Indonesian Expert

November 1, 2026

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CPC Outlines Four Areas of Focus in Anti-Corruption Drive

By Lawal SaleOctober 30, 2026

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China’s Longest Metro Loop Line now Operational in Wuhan, with Transfers to 18 Lines

By Lawal SaleOctober 30, 2026

Focus On China

Why the CPC Puts People’s Well-being at the Heart of Self-Governance

By Lawal SaleOctober 28, 2026

Focus On China

To Reduce Global Poverty, the World Should Partner with China –British Scholar

By Lawal SaleOctober 28, 2026

Focus On China

20th CPC Central Committee Starts Fifth Plenary Session

By Lawal SaleOctober 26, 2026

Business & Economy

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World Bank Calls for Translating African Urbanization Into Growth, Jobs

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Chinese Yuan Strengthens to 6.7138 Against USD Friday

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Business & Economy

Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery Closes ‘Historic’ IPO

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Business & Economy

IMF Proposes China’s Min Liao as Deputy Managing Director

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Business & Economy

At China’s Canton Fair, Foreign Buyers Seek More than Products

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Business & Economy

Our Priority Is to Provide Electricity to Homes, Factories and Businesses — Tegbe

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Business & Economy

Tegbe Commissions Transmission Substations in Kano, Flags Off Project in Katsina

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Business & Economy

Nigeria’s Rural Electricity Programme Powers 5m people, Creates 5,000 Jobs — UN report

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DIPLOMACY

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DIPLOMACY

Xi Meets President of Swiss Confederation

By Lawal SaleNovember 1, 2026

Chinese Premier Says China, Russia Serve as Valuable Force for Stability in Turbulent World

October 22, 2026

China, Russia Prepare for Meeting Between Heads of Gov’t

October 21, 2026

S. Korea to Partially Withdraw Diplomatic Staff from Ukraine

October 21, 2026

China Condemns Japan’s Negative Moves Concerning Yasukuni Shrine

October 19, 2026

BRI/BRICS & SCO

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BRI/BRICS & SCO

Africa Seeks Closer BRI Cooperation in Trade, Financing

By Lawal SaleOctober 22, 2026

BRI/BRICS & SCO

China-Europe Freight Train Service Tops 140,000 Trips

By Lawal SaleOctober 22, 2026

BRI/BRICS & SCO

How Belt and Road Rail Links Redefine Globalization for Landlocked Nations

By Lawal SaleOctober 12, 2026

BRI/BRICS & SCO

Global Experts Hail BRI as Critical Bridge Amid Geopolitical Turbulence

By Lawal SaleOctober 11, 2026

BRI/BRICS & SCO

BRI Project Wins Multiple Sustainable Development Awards in Indonesia

By Lawal SaleOctober 2, 2026

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CHINA-AFRICA

African Union Expresses Firm Support to one-China Principle

By Lawal SaleOctober 26, 2026

CHINA-AFRICA

African Countries Host Photo Exhibition Marking Taiwan’s Restoration to China

By Lawal SaleOctober 26, 2026

CHINA-AFRICA

Arts and Culture Bolster Sino-African Relations

By Lawal SaleOctober 21, 2026

CHINA-AFRICA

Xi-Proposed Principles Provide Practical Guidance for Settling Africa’s Hotspot Issues – FM

By Lawal SaleOctober 21, 2026

CHINA-AFRICA

Kenya Looks to Zero-tariff Policy to Expand Exports

By Lawal SaleOctober 17, 2026

WORLD FOCUS

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Trump Says Conflict with Iran Will “End Very Soon”

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Ukraine Pauses Strikes on Russian Refineries Under US Pressure – Report

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WORLD FOCUS

China Urges US to End blockade against Cuba

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WORLD FOCUS

Ukrainian on Trial in Germany Over Nord Stream Blasts

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WORLD FOCUS

Global Poverty Index Rises for First Time Since its 2010 Creation

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WORLD FOCUS

Trump Picks Commentator Katie Zacharia as Next White House Press Secretary

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WORLD FOCUS

Up to 500 French Schools to be Totally or Partly Closed Monday – Minister

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WORLD FOCUS

S. Korean President Rules out Troop Deployment for Engaging in War in Strait of Hormuz

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Anti-Netanyahu Parties Secure 67 Seats with Over 85 pct of Israeli Votes Counted

By Lawal SaleOctober 28, 2026

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Xi Congratulates Lula on Re-Election as Brazilian President

By Lawal SaleOctober 27, 2026

Politics & Governance:

Lula Wins Reelection in Brazil

By Lawal SaleOctober 26, 2026

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Serbia’s Vucic Concedes Election Defeat as Student-Led Movement Claims Victory

By Lawal SaleOctober 26, 2026

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Japanese Media Question Takaichi’s Military Push, Governance After 1 Year in Office

By Lawal SaleOctober 22, 2026

Global South

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Global South

China-Pakistan Information Corridor Launched to Strengthen Media Ties

By Lawal SaleOctober 27, 2026

From Infrastructure to Tech Cooperation: How China is Advancing South-South Cooperation

October 18, 2026

Chinese Premier says Beijing Ready to Ensure High-Quality China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway

October 17, 2026

Xinhua Headlines: 90 Years on, Long March Spirit Endures in China, Resonates Beyond Borders

October 11, 2026

Universities Help Foster Sino-African Digital Ties

October 6, 2026

NIGERIA-CHINA

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NIGERIA-CHINA

China, Nigeria Sign $30m Grant Agreement for Development Projects

By Lawal SaleOctober 29, 2026

NIGERIA-CHINA

Business Leaders Meet in Beijing to Strengthen Nigeria–China Financial Corridor

By Lawal SaleOctober 23, 2026

NIGERIA-CHINA

Chinese Ambassador Pays Courtesy Visit to Nigeria’s First Lady

By Lawal SaleOctober 22, 2026

NIGERIA-CHINA

China, Nasarawa State Pledge to Deepen Cooperation Across All Fields

By Lawal SaleOctober 21, 2026

NIGERIA-CHINA

Chinese Ambassador Commends Emir of Lafia for Promoting China-Nigeria Friendship

By Lawal SaleOctober 21, 2026

XI IN FOCUS

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XI IN FOCUS

Xi Stresses Party Self-Governance to Ensure CPC Remains Strong Leadership Core

By Lawal SaleOctober 30, 2026

XI IN FOCUS

Xiplomacy: Xi’s Remarks on Upholding Authority, Role of UN

By Lawal SaleOctober 26, 2026

XI IN FOCUS

Xi sends Message to 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan)

By Lawal SaleOctober 24, 2026

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Climate Shocks Increase Health Risks for Africa’s Most Vulnerable

By Lawal SaleOctober 30, 2026

AFRICA FOCUS

Kenya Launches $160 Million Initiative to Fund Wildlife Conservation

By Lawal SaleOctober 22, 2026

AFRICA FOCUS

Zimbabwe’s Ruling Party Nominates Mnangagwa as Candidate for 2029 Presidential Election

By Lawal SaleOctober 21, 2026

AFRICA FOCUS

IMF Official Warns of Exacerbated Food Insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa

By Lawal SaleOctober 19, 2026

AFRICA FOCUS

Sahel States Restart Dialogue with West Africa Bloc

By Lawal SaleOctober 18, 2026

CHINA/US SUMMIT

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CHINA/US SUMMIT

China, US Reach Consensus on Eight Outcomes in Xi’s Visit

By Lawal SaleSeptember 27, 2026

CHINA/US SUMMIT

Public’s View of China Improving in the US

By Lawal SaleSeptember 27, 2026

CHINA/US SUMMIT

Xinhua Headlines: Xi-Trump Summit Provides New Strategic Guidance for China-U.S. Ties

By Lawal SaleSeptember 27, 2026

DIGITAL WORLD, TELECOM & ICT

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Trump, AI CEOs Sign Voluntary Safety Pact, Back Data Center Expansion

By Lawal SaleSeptember 30, 2026

DIGITAL WORLD, TELECOM & ICT

China’s World Internet Conference Summit to Focus on Open-Source AI

By Lawal SaleSeptember 29, 2026

DIGITAL WORLD, TELECOM & ICT

Radda Approves Joint NCC-MTN Committee on Digital Infrastructure Development in Katsina

By Lawal SaleSeptember 18, 2026

DIGITAL WORLD, TELECOM & ICT

NCC Unveils Zero-Rated Digital Learning Initiative

By Lawal SaleSeptember 12, 2026

DIGITAL WORLD, TELECOM & ICT

NCC Strengthens Type Approval Compliance for SIM-Enabled Devices in Nigeria

By Lawal SaleSeptember 11, 2026

RUSSIA/AFRICA

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Nigerian Vice President to lead Country’s Delegation at Russia–Africa Summit

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RUSSIA/AFRICA

Russia Africa Summit to Define New Areas of Partnership in Future – Official

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RUSSIA/AFRICA

Russia Bases its Engagement with Africa on Shared Development — Putin

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RUSSIA/AFRICA

West Pressuring African Countries to Prevent Participation in Summit — Russian Foreign Ministry

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RUSSIA/AFRICA

Preparations for Russia–Africa Summit in Full Swing – Zakharova

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RUSSIA/AFRICA

Putin Submits Russia–Burkina Faso Relations Agreement for Ratification

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RUSSIA/AFRICA

Africa Remains a Priority in Allocation of Scholarship Quotas — Zakharova

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RUSSIA/AFRICA

Putin Invites ECOWAS Commission President to Russia–Africa Summ

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COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

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EXPLAINER: NCC DEVICE CHECKER AND TYPE APPROVAL

By Lawal SaleOctober 15, 2026

Eighty-Five Years on, the Spirit of the Flying Tigers Continues to Inspire China-U.S. Friendship

September 29, 2026

A century-old Bond Between an American Family and NW China’s Qinghai

September 29, 2026

BRICS’s “China Year” as Game Changer for the Global South

September 17, 2026

GGI AT 1: DESPITE GLOBAL TURBULENCE, MULTIPOLAR WORLD PREVAILS

September 4, 2026

NIGERIA UPDATE

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NIGERIA UPDATE

Nigeria Declares 3-day Mourning for 32 Military Personnel Killed in Plane Crash

By Lawal SaleOctober 7, 2026

NIGERIA UPDATE

FG, Lagos Deepen Partnership to Improve Electricity Reliability in State

By Lawal SaleOctober 6, 2026

NIGERIA UPDATE

FG Moves to Operationalise 112 National Emergency Number

By Lawal SaleSeptember 8, 2026

RUSSIA & EURASIA

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RUSSIA & EURASIA

Russia Warns Lithuania Against Possible NATO Base, Nuclear Weapons Deployment

By Lawal SaleOctober 7, 2026

RUSSIA & EURASIA

Russia Thwarts Over 100 mln Cyber Threats During State Duma Elections — Official

By Lawal SaleSeptember 21, 2026

RUSSIA & EURASIA

Russia’s Easternmost Regions Begin Voting for 9th State Duma

By Lawal SaleSeptember 18, 2026

RUSSIA & EURASIA

Explainer: The Story Behind Russia Day and the Significance of 12 June

By Lawal SaleJune 12, 2026

RUSSIA & EURASIA

Russia’s Flagship Economic Forum Opens in St. Petersburg

By Lawal SaleJune 4, 2026

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

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CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Panda Conservation Strengthens Global Ties

By Lawal SaleOctober 16, 2026

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

China Advances Ecological Governance Under the Rule of Law

By Lawal SaleAugust 27, 2026

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Beijing Designated as UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture 2029

By Lawal SaleAugust 6, 2026

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China Confident of Win-Win Cooperation with Germany – Premier

By Lawal SaleNovember 1, 2026

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday expressed confidence in win-win cooperation and common development between China and Germany during a meeting with German President…

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Chinese Hospital Ship Brings Relief to Ghanaians

By Lawal SaleNovember 1, 2026

For nearly a year, Eugene Amartey Annan, a young Ghanaian engineer, has endured the pain of living with a hernia. This condition occurs when…

Sports & Entertainments

Sports Focus: African Talents Sharpen Edge in China for Historic Youth Olympics

By Lawal SaleNovember 1, 2026

From table tennis in Changsha to wushu in Tianjin, young African athletes are training in China ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games,…

Telecom & Digital Tech

Tinubu Welcomes Airtel’s Open Network Launch, Lauds Infrastructure Investment

By Lawal SaleOctober 30, 2026

By our Correspondent President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Airtel Nigeria’s Open Network initiative, describing it as a step towards greater transparency, consumer protection and…

Telecom & Digital Tech

NCC Raises Alarm Over AI-Driven Cyberattacks on Telecoms Networks

By Lawal SaleOctober 28, 2026

By our Correspondent The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged telecommunications operators to strengthen their cybersecurity defences against artificial intelligence-driven attacks, warning that vulnerabilities…

Agriculture & Food Security

Together for Greater Progress in Poverty Reduction

By Lawal SaleOctober 28, 2026

(PD/BRNN/GSF) -- Eradicating poverty has long been a shared aspiration of humanity and remains one of the most formidable challenges to global development. Learning…

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