China-Africa ties good for prosperity, says analyst

Cooperation between China and Africa will benefit the continent and its people, an analyst has said, dismissing criticism from the West.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/16 11:11:13

Africa becomes major investment destination for private firms in Guangdong

A batch of wood has just been transported from Gabon in Central Africa to Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. After being painted and assembled, the wood will be sent to European and American countries.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/5 10:04:57

UN chief says world to benefit from China-Africa ties

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday expounded the significance of China-Africa cooperation, saying it matters to the world.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/4 11:38:01

AU Commission chair calls for more development synergy between China, Africa

Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on Monday praised China's support for Africa and urged the two sides to further align their development endeavors.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/4 10:25:15

Rwandan president calls China's engagement in Africa "deeply transformational"

Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who is also rotating chair of the African Union (AU), said here Monday that China's engagement in Africa has been "deeply transformational both internally and with respect to Africa's global position."
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/4 10:22:23

African leaders eye closer cooperation with China

African leaders said here Monday that their continent stands ready to further cement its partnership with China and promote win-win cooperation under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/4 8:12:00

South African president rejects claims of Chinese "colonialism"

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday dismissed allegations of China practicing colonialism in Africa, saying China instead has been a partner in boosting social and economic development on the continent.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/4 8:03:38

China, Mauritius set to sign free trade agreement

China and Mauritius are preparing for the final signing of a bilateral free trade agreement after concluding months-long negotiations Sunday, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC).
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/4 1:09:39

Xi announces 60 billion USD of financing to Africa

China will extend a total of 60 billion U.S. dollars of financing to Africa, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Monday.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/3 18:59:15

Xi says China to implement eight major initiatives with African countries

President Xi Jinping on Monday said China will implement eight major initiatives with African countries in the next three years and beyond, covering fields such as industrial promotion, infrastructure connectivity, trade facilitation, and green development.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/3 17:51:17

China honors financing pledge to Africa: Xi

China has honored its 2015 promise to provide Africa with funding support totaling 60 billion U.S. dollars, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/3 17:44:31

Xi elaborates on building stronger China-Africa community with a shared future

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday elaborated on building a stronger China-Africa community with a shared future in a keynote speech delivered at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/3 17:41:38

Xi says China to implement eight major initiatives with African countries

President Xi Jinping on Monday said China will implement eight major initiatives with African countries in the next three years and beyond, covering fields such as industrial promotion, infrastructure connectivity, trade facilitation, and green development.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/3 17:40:03

China to exempt certain African countries from debts: Xi

China will exempt certain African countries from outstanding debts incurred in the form of interest-free Chinese government loans due by the end of 2018, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Monday.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/3 17:37:36

Xi announces 60 billion USD of financing to Africa

China will extend a total of 60 billion U.S. dollars of financing to Africa, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Monday.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/3 17:35:57

China supports Africa jointly building Belt and Road: Xi

China supports African countries in jointly building the Belt and Road to share the win-win outcomes, President Xi Jinping said Monday when addressing the High-Level Dialogue Between Chinese and African Leaders and Business Representatives.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/3 17:31:17

Xi reaffirms China's commitments to peace, development

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday reiterated the country's commitments to peace and development, which are "the call of the times."
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/3 17:21:11

Xi: China, Africa embark on distinctive path of win-win cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China and Africa have embarked on a distinctive path of win-win cooperation.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/3 17:20:21

With globalization in peril, FOCAC summit comes at right time: Rwandan president

With globalization and global cooperation facing headwinds, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing comes at the right time, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said Sunday.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/3 1:51:52

7th FOCAC Ministerial Conference held in Beijing

The Seventh Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was held on Sunday in Beijing.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/2 17:34:43

7th FOCAC Ministerial Conference held in Beijing

The 7th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was held on Sunday in Beijing.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/2 16:01:00

FOCAC and its previous two summits

The third summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will kick off here on Monday, under the theme of "China and Africa: toward an even stronger community with a shared future through win-win cooperation."
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/2 11:53:59

China, Ghana to co-produce film on China's anti-Ebola aid

China and Ghana will co-produce a feature film titled "Ebola," commemorating Chinese medical aid to West Africa against the Ebola epidemic in 2014.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/2 11:47:25

TV documentary tells China's medical assistance to Africa

"Border for Doctors," a four-episode TV documentary depicting China's medical assistance to Africa, has been hailed as an excellent piece showcasing China-Africa cooperation and friendship.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/2 11:46:45

China, Egypt to advance comprehensive strategic partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday held talks with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi ahead of the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Source: Xinhua | 2018/9/2 6:36:44

China would never buy diplomatic relations with African countries: diplomats

China has never and would never “buy a diplomatic relationship” with any African country, nor has the country imposed “colonialism” or set up any “debt trap” in the continent, veteran Chinese diplomats noted on Saturday.
Source: Global Times | 2018/9/1 15:44:22

China will not pressure Swaziland, diplomatic ties 'a matter of time'

China will not pressure Swaziland but it is only a matter of time for the latter to follow the one-China principle and join the China-Africa family, a senior diplomat said on Saturday.
Source: Global Times | 2018/9/1 14:18:28

China-built youth centre enriches sports, culture life in Tunisia

Holding a ball at hand, Yasmine Garbi was jumping, leaping, with balanced and flexible movements. This 15-year-old Tunisian girl took rhythmic gymnastics lessons every Friday afternoon in a youth center in Tunis built by China.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/8/30 1:05:47

7th FOCAC Ministerial Conference to be held in Beijing

The 7th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be held on September 2 in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced Wednesday.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/8/29 20:15:17

Across China: China and Africa draw closer through language

Professor Chen Yuanmeng has taught Kiswahili, one of the major languages in East Africa, at the Communication University of China for over 50 years.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/8/29 16:23:35

Belt and Road Initiative unique opportunity for Ethiopia, Africa: scholar

The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative brings positive impetus for Ethiopia and other African countries in terms of both its financing and the geographical area it covers, an Ethiopian scholar said on Thursday.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/8/24 11:13:09

China's reform, opening-up inspire Africa: Nigerian expert

China's reform and opening-up have offered an insightful example of how Africa can institute political and economic changes on its future development, said a Nigerian expert.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/8/24 8:31:51

Xi to announce new actions, measures at China-African forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping will introduce new concepts and proposals for ties between China and Africa, and announce new actions and measures on practical cooperation with Africa during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing summit September 3-4, with Chinese experts saying that China will further cultivate Africa's autonomous development capability and help boost modernization.
Source: Global Times | 2018/8/22 22:33:40

Chinese medical service contributes to healthcare of African people

China and Africa have enjoyed a long history of cooperation in terms of health.
Source: Xinhua | 2018/8/21 22:02:49

Growing a scene of cooperation for the summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation

Beautiful landscaping, which integrated sculpted bushes of a panda, an elephant and mountains, appeared in Beijing on August 21, 2018, to welcome the upcoming summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. (Photo: VCG)
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2018/8/21 18:15:57

President Xi to chair China-Africa summit September 3-4

Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the 2018 Beijing summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation September 3-4, during which Chinese observers predicted stronger China-Africa ties.
Source: Global Times | 2018/8/20 21:53:39