By Alexander Ayertey Odonkor Lead: As global trade fractures and protectionism rises, China’s extension of zero tariffs to 53 African nations offers the continent a crucial opening to grow exports, attract investment and boost development. Starting May 1, 2026, China will expand its zero-tariff policy to cover imports fromContinue Reading
A handover ceremony for China’s emergency food aid to Togo was held on Thursday in Lome, the capital of Togo. Afou Salifou Ousmane, secretary-general of Togo’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, African Integration and Togolese Abroad, and Wang Min, Chinese ambassador to Togo, attended the event. Speaking on behalfContinue Reading
In an effort to strengthen the bilateral relations in health sector, the government of Lesotho and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China have welcomed the 20th batch of the Chinese Medical Team. The event which concurrently bid farewell to the 19th batch of the team which hasContinue Reading
Participants at a dialogue in Ghana have hailed China’s zero-tariff offer to Africa as a major pathway to advance both national and continental economic and industrialization initiatives. Samuel Nii-Noi Ashong, senior policy advisor for fiscal management at Ghana’s Ministry of Finance, described the gesture as “remarkable and historic,” urgingContinue Reading
The People’s Republic of China’s Ambassador to Lesotho, Mr. Yang Xiaokun says as part of the 15th Five year plan, China will further deepen its strategic partnership with Lesotho. He disclosed this during a media briefing on Monday where he said China will continue to strengthen strategic communication andContinue Reading
(BRNN/GSF) — On March 26, the ninth plenary session of the China-South Africa Bi-National Commission will be held in Cape Town. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile will co-chair this important meeting. Prior to the meeting, I wish to join friends from allContinue Reading
(BRNN/GSF) — The 27th Chinese (Hunan) Medical Team to Sierra Leone has introduced Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling (FSN), an innovative modern acupuncture technique, into local clinical practice, achieving promising results in the treatment of pain-related disorders and offering a new example of how Traditional Chinese Medicine can serve communities abroad.Continue Reading
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Cape Town, South Africa. Han conveyed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings and best wishes to Ramaphosa. During his visit, Han and his South African counterpart Paul Mashatile will co-chair the ninth plenary session of theContinue Reading
Just four months into his posting in Beijing, Alhaji Mohamed Sarjoh Bah, the African Union’s (AU) newly appointed Permanent Representative to China, already maintains a busy working schedule to deepen cooperation between China and Africa. This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Africa andContinue Reading
Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, delivers a video address at the opening ceremony of the China-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Media Forum, in Kinshasa, the DRC, on March 18, 2026. The China-DRC Media Forum was held on Wednesday in Kinshasa, the DRC capital. The China-Democratic RepublicContinue Reading
