China’s upcoming zero-tariff policy on imports from African countries is expected to create new opportunities for small businesses and bolster job creation across the continent, according to young entrepreneurs and residents in Johannesburg. Xinhua spoke with members of the public in the city regarding the policy, which is setContinue Reading
By Li Maoying, People’s Daily The recent Qingming Festival holiday saw a surge in visitors at the Pu’er Elephant Boutique Coffee Estate, located in Nanbanghe village of Liushun township, Simao district, Pu’er, southwest China’s Yunnan province. Tourists traveled from across the country to experience the estate and sample itsContinue Reading
Inside a classroom in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, the rhythmic sounds of Mandarin are punctuated by bursts of applause as a student finished singing a Chinese song, turning a routine lesson into a lively cultural moment. The activity at Zimgro Language Consultancy on Thursday is part of eventsContinue Reading
By Dai Kairan, People’s Daily At the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference recently held in Cameroon, tariffs and market access once again became focal issues. During the meeting, trade ministers from African countries widely praised China’s zero-tariff policy for Africa, noting that it will help advance the continent’s industrialization. InContinue Reading
By Lawal Sale The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, and the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, Andrey Podelyshev, have described the relations between China and Russia as being built on the principles of equality, mutual trust, and respect for sovereignty. TheyContinue Reading
Commentary – by Lawal Sale The concept of the “One-China principle” is an unambiguous tenet of modern international law. It is rooted in the overwhelming recognition of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) through UN Resolution 2758 of 1971, reaffirmed by sovereign nations worldwide. The reality is straightforward: thereContinue Reading
By Tanimu Yakubu Introduction Public discourse in a serious republic must be governed by rigour, proportion, and institutional intelligence. It must not be surrendered to the seductions of outrage, nor to rhetorical constructions that, while emotionally arresting, collapse under the weight of economic scrutiny. In a countryContinue Reading
Almost 400 U.S. troops have been wounded in action since the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, a spokesperson with the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Tuesday. Among the total 399 injured to date, three service members have been seriously wounded, accordingContinue Reading
Chinese and Russian foreign ministers on Tuesday compared notes on the preparations for the meeting between the two heads of state within the year, and exchanged in-depth views on international and regional issues of common concern, including U.S.-Iran conflict, the situation in the Asia-Pacific, and the crisis in Ukraine.Continue Reading
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged closer and stronger strategic coordination between China and Russia to firmly defend their legitimate interests and safeguard the unity of Global South countries. Xi made the remarks when meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing. Noting the stability and certaintyContinue Reading
