China

South Africa hails ‘golden fruits’ of China partnership

South Africa’s Cabinet has welcomed new agreements with China following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent state visit to Beijing, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced on Friday. Key outcomes of the visit include an agreement to shift trade towards value-added manufactured products,

September 20, 2024

South Africa

South Africa to send 100 students to China as cooperation deepens

South Africa plans to send about 100 students to China next year to study scarce skills, as part of growing cooperation between the two countries, Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane has announced. The initiative follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent state visit to

September 17, 2024

Africa·Zimbabwe

China offers Africa $51bn and promises to create one million jobs

China has announced a significant boost in its economic engagement with Africa, offering $51bn (£40bn) in fresh funding and pledging to create one million jobs across the continent. The commitment was made during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), a high-level meeting

September 5, 2024

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South Africa

South Africa and China upgrade strategic partnership

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, agreeing to elevate their countries’ relationship to an “All-Round Strategic Cooperative Partnership”. The meeting, held ahead of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac) Summit, saw both leaders

September 2, 2024

China·Top Story·Zimbabwe

China Cancels Zimbabwe’s Interest-Free Loans

China has taken action to address Zimbabwe’s debt situation by cancelling unspecified amounts of interest-free loans and committing to assisting the country in navigating its debt crisis. This move comes amidst concerns raised by activists regarding the potential entrapment in a perpetual

April 17, 2024

ZIMBABWE 2023 ELECTIONS

China’s Influence in Zimbabwe’s 2023 Elections: Examining the Relationship

The Chinese presence in Zimbabwe has been a topic of much debate in recent years, with some arguing that the country has been “colonized” by Chinese investment and influence. It is true that China has played a significant role in the Zimbabwean

January 18, 2023

Zimbabwe

China to continue support Zimbabwe’s economic development: ambassador

HARARE, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — China will continue to support Zimbabwe’s economic and social development and improve its capacity for self-generated development, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Guo Shaochun said on Friday. Guo made the remarks during a reception held at the Chinese

October 1, 2022

Breaking News·China

Chinese President Xi calls for ‘maximum restraint’ in Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for “maximum restraint” in Ukraine and said China is “pained to see the flames of war reignited in Europe,” state media reported, in his strongest statement to date on the conflict. Xi, speaking at a

March 8, 2022

Breaking News

China arrests leader of a multi-million dollar fake vaccine scam

China has arrested the leader of a multi-million dollar scam that passed off saline solution and mineral water as Covid-19 vaccines. The man, identified only as Kong, had researched and replicated the packaging designs of genuine vaccines before making nearly 60,000 of

February 16, 2021

Breaking News

Chinese President Xi Jinping sends a message of sympathy to Trump following COVID-19 diagnosis

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of sympathy Saturday to U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump following their coronavirus diagnosis, state TV reported. “My wife, Peng Liyuan, and I express our sympathies to you and your wife and

October 3, 2020

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