The Global Civilization Initiative: Why it Matters for Africa

  In a world marked by uncertainty and shifting geopolitical dynamics, the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) has emerged as a key framework shaping China’s international engagement. Introduced in 2023, the initiative emphasizes mutual respect, dialogue, and learning among civilizations, offering a counterpoint to narratives of division and hierarchy. Professor ZhuContinue Reading

EDITORIAL: China’s Responsible Diplomacy Provides Stability and Certainty for a Volatile World

  China’s composure and adherence to principles in handling China-US relations reflect its determination and confidence to bringing stabilities and certainties to a turbulent world. That is also a key message of the news conference of China’s foreign minister on the sidelines of the annual session of China’s top legislatureContinue Reading

XINHUA COMMENTARY: China’s Resolute Tech Self-Reliance Quest

  In charting its development blueprint for the next five years, China is positioning tech self-reliance as a strategic underpinning. This represents a necessary and astute choice for a manufacturing powerhouse seeking to secure sustained growth that powers a dynamic and inclusive global economy. Moving fast to achieve greater self-relianceContinue Reading

XINHUA COMMENTARY: Upcoming “Two Sessions” Set Stage for Start of China’s Five-Year Plan

  As the annual national “two sessions” approach, China is expected to send strong and fresh signals on pushing high-quality development, leveraging greater policy and reform support to ensure steady economic growth and social progress. High on the agenda is the review of a guiding development blueprint for the newContinue Reading

China’s Zero-Tariff Policy Opens New Doors for Ugandan Coffee Exports

  China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for African goods is expected to significantly boost Uganda’s coffee exports and raise household incomes, a leading Ugandan coffee entrepreneur has told Xinhua. Nelson Tugume, chief executive officer of Inspire Africa Group, which owns the African Coffee Park in Uganda’s western district of Ntungamo, saidContinue Reading

Africa as the Centerpiece of China’s Foreign Policy and Diplomatic Engagements

  By – Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim It is a diplomatic mantra and a slogan of Nigeria’s foreign policy posture, to see Africa as a point of depaerture since 1960’s. This was summoned by the impediments of the attainment of nationhood, sovereignty and self-governance which most African territories cherished but lacked,Continue Reading

World Insight: Expanding “Donroe Doctrine” Triggers Alert Across LatAm Countries

  Latin American experts and media outlets believe that the U.S. action against Venezuela aims to create a “chilling effect” to deter the regional countries and is an upgraded version of the “Monroe Doctrine.” After the U.S. military raided Venezuela and forcibly captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wifeContinue Reading