In a bid to expand and clinch businesses deals, Chinese businesses met with African businessmen at the China-Southern Africa Trade Expo (CSATEC) on Sunday at Stellar Mall, Johannesburg. The exbo was a mere meet and greet as there are more innovative, bigger expo’s to be held at the mall. The …
Read More »Chinese firms in Kenya hiring more locals than foreigners
Contrary to what people believe, Chinese firms in Kenya hiring more locals than Chinese nationals. In the outskirts of Nairobi along Limuru road, an upcoming mall that is under construction is an architectural beauty that will automatically raise Kiambu County’s ratings once complete. Its appearance is reason enough for tourists …
Read More »Traditional Chinese ink wash paintings on show in Cairo
Egypt’s capital Cairo hosted a four-day art exhibition that features abstract ink wash paintings works of six Chinese contemporary female artists, an event meant to intensify cultural ties between the two nations. As part of the 2016 China-Egypt Culture Year jointly launched by Egypt and China to mark the 60th …
Read More »Nigeria-China currency deal to boost economies of both countries – FG
Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama on Wednesday said the currency deal signed between Nigeria-China during the recent visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to China would boost the economies of both countries. The minister, who was briefing State House correspondents in Abuja on the outcome of the president’s visit to …
Read More »South African officials to study Special Economic Zone in China
Twenty South African officials will attend a month-long training on Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Chinese city of Tianjin. The officials are responsible for creating and managing SEZs in South Africa, Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies said on Thursday. Davies said South Africa had introduced a SEZs …
Read More »S.Africa Minnan Chamber of Commerce 1st Anniversary Celebration
Southern Africa Minnan Chamber of Commerce The Southern Africa Minnan Chamber of Commerce celebrated their first anniversary in style at Carnival City, Johannesburg. The anniversary highlighted the numerous amount of work that have been done by the Southern Africa Minnan Chamber of Commerce. Most of their outreaches and work they …
Read More »Chinese loans power Kenya’s progress, not burden on citizens: scholar
Kenya’s progress The hefty loans and grants from China have powered Kenya’s progress (socio-economic progress) and will not place a burden on citizens, a Kenyan scholar said on Tuesday. In a commentary published by major Kenyan dailies on Tuesday, diplomacy scholar Cliff Mboya said that Kenya is better off with …
Read More »S. Africa eyes mass Mandarin teaching in schools in five years
A total number of 500 schools in South Africa will offer Mandarin teaching as a second additional language in the next five years, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said on Wednesday. There are currently 15 schools in the country offering Mandarin, the minister said in a written reply to a …
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Read More »Huawei launches Africa’s first 4.5 G demo in Namibia
The Chinese company Huawei Technologies in conjunction with Namibia’s MTC launched Thursday the 4.5 G demo for the first time ever in Africa. The launch of 4G advanced and 4.5G live demo, attended by President Hage Geingob and several ministers, was held in the capital Windhoek. Speaking during the launch, …
Read More »China’s top legislator meets Nigerian president
China’s top legislator Zhang Dejiang met with visiting Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. Speaking highly of China-Nigeria relations, Zhang, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, said he hoped the two countries could strengthen parliamentary exchanges, especially in anti-corruption and legal assistance, and improve laws related to …
Read More »China increases bid to battle illegal wildlife trade
Illegal Wildlife Trade The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) hosted a workshop with the South African and Chinese governments in order to curb rhino poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Speaking to Li Nan, a project manager for WWF, plenty of Chinese nationals living in Africa are surprised that Chinese nationals find …
Read More »China’s top political adviser in Gabon to promote ties
China’s top political adviser Yu Zhengsheng is wrapping up his official visit to Gabon on Wednesday, where he has met with Gabonese leaders to discuss how to enhance relations between China and the African country. Yu met with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Monday, expressing China’s willingness to work …
Read More »China can play role in building capacity of African think tanks
China can play a critical role in supporting African think tanks to build the capacity of African governments in implementing the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals, officials and experts have said. Africa looked positively to China’s development experiences and could immensely benefit from collaboration with …
Read More »China-funded sports field inaugurated in Ethiopian capital
A sports field financed by the Chinese embassy in Ethiopia is set to enable young people and students in the sub-city of capital Addis Ababa to practice football and other sports. At Friday’s inauguration ceremony in Kolfe Keranyo sub-city of Addis Ababa, Chinese ambassador to Ethiopia La Yifan handed over …
Read More »Ji Nan delegation receives warm welcome in SA
On Saturday, the Ji Nan delegation from China arrived in South Africa, receiving a great reception as people anticipated their arrival. The delegation was hosted by the Shandong Association in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. The delegation were honored to meet Vice consular general Yang Peidong and have him among the audience and …
Read More »Chinese businesses community in Ethiopia help boost local univ. education
Chinese business community in Ethiopia, dubbed the Ethiopia Chinese Chamber of Commerce (ECCC), on Saturday launched an education foundation with the Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU) to boost its education. The foundation provides a consistent and long-term support of finance, and covers diversified aspects, including scholarship cash amounting …
Read More »Buhari heads to China to sign new development pacts
Nigeria’s new development pacts with China President Muhammadu Buhari is looking forward to sign new development pacts in China. In a bid to secure greater support from Beijing for the development of Nigeria’s infrastructure including the power, roads, railway, aviation, water supply and housing sectors, President Muhammadu Buhari left on Sunday …
Read More »Hong Kong firm Zuri launches smartphones in Kenya
Hong Kong-based digital lifestyle devices brand Zuri has partnered with regional IT distributor DESPEC to roll-out their brand of smartphones in the Kenyan market. The CEO Vikash Shah said in a statement on Sunday that the increasing demand for smartphones in the region was a motivation to entering the Kenyan …
Read More »Power, infrastructure, agriculture high on agenda of Buhari’s China visit
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to China next week, will focus on power, infrastructure, transport, road and agriculture, an official said Thursday. The trip would also be used to promote Nigeria-China relation and the West African country’s exports to china, Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama told reporters in Abuja, …
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Chinese telecommunication giant Huawei said Thursday it has won a major railway contract to build a train-to-ground communications solution fully integrated with train signal systems for Kenya’s railway line. In a statement received in Nairobi, Huawei said it will provide the GSM-R dispatching communications network as well as backbone optical …
Read More »China gives medical materials, drugs to Senegalese hospital
China has offered drugs and medical materials to Senegalese hospital worth 46 million CFA Francs (80,000 U.S. dollars) to Pikine hospital in Senegalese capital Dakar, a diplomatic source said Wednesday. The Economic Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Dakar Lu Yifeng said China has always offered such kind of donations …
Read More »China to implement food aid to African countries affected by El Nino
China is to speed up disbursal of promised 1 billion yuan (155 million U.S. dollars) of food aid to African countries, a spokesperson said on Thursday. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang was asked how China would respond to the African Union’s recent appeal for international emergency aid to countries affected …
Read More »Ethiopia keen to be model in China-Africa cooperation: minister
Ethiopia is keen to be a model in cooperation between Africa and China, Minister of Finance and Economic Cooperation, Ahmed Shide, has said. Shide made the remarks on Wednesday during a meeting between heads of multiple Ethiopian ministries and representatives of the Chinese business community. They discussed ways to boost …
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ACWA 10th Anniversary Night 6th Performance Africa Chinese Women Association (ACWA) held their 10th Anniversary celebration on a widely celebrated day, International Women’s Day, on March 8, 2016 at Carnival City in Johannesburg. ACWA’s special guest and close friend MRS Bongi Ngema-Zuma outlined the good work that ACWA has achieved, …
Read More »Chinese vice president meets Algeria’s ruling party delegation
Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao met with a delegation led by Algeria’s ruling National Liberation Front (FLN) Secretary General Amar Saadani on Wednesday. Hailing the profound China-Algeria friendship, Li said bilateral relations have entered a new stage since the establishment of comprehensive strategic partnership in 2014. Li called on both …
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The Dakar Confucius Institute organized a one week training seminar for Senegalese teachers of Chinese language in the country’s universities and schools between March 28 to April 2, 2016. The director of Confucius Institute at the Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Prof. Mamadou Fall, said the Senegalese teachers training …
Read More »Guinea Bissau to host China-Portuguese nations business forum
Some 150 official delegates and entrepreneurs are expected to attend a business forum between China and the Community of Portuguese Language Nations (CPLP), scheduled to take place from April 9 to11 in Guinea Bissau capital, Bissau. The coordinator of the meeting Bruno Jawad who addressed the press in Bissau Monday, …
Read More »Chinese doctor remembered for contribution to Ethiopia on Qingming
The Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia on Monday marked Qingming, a traditional Chinese festival to honor the ancestors, by paying homage to deceased Chinese doctor Mei Gengnian who was leading the first Chinese medical mission to the East African country some 40 years ago. Mei Gengnian passed away in 1975 in …
Read More »Chinese expatriates mourn 4 compatriots murdered in Luanda
Over 1,000 Chinese expatriates on Monday held a memorial in Luanda to mourn the deaths of four Chinese nationals murdered in southern Luanda, Angola’s capital in January over a failed land deal with local people . Addressing the event organized by the General Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Angola, Chinese …
Read More »Chinese firm to improve electricity distribution in DR Congo
The Congolese National Electricity Company (SNEL) and China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG) over the weekend signed in Kinshasa an agreement to improve electricity distribution in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). According to DR Congo authorities, the partnership between SNEL and CTG aims to exploit the Congolese energy potential …
Read More »Nigeria, China to improve food security in Africa
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and China’s Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) have begun a partnership to improve food security and create jobs for the growing youth population in Africa. The new partnership is part of China’s efforts to deepen collaboration with Africa in the area of …
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Belt and Road Initiative reflects new trends of globalization: former Boao forum secretary The former secretary general of Boao Forum for Asia said on Saturday that de-politicization of the Belt and Road Initiative will increase its effectiveness, as it is a global investment strategy which reflects new globalization trends. Long …
Read More »Chinese factories to be blueprints of future African deals
A paradigm shift is set to take place with the planned relocation of Chinese factories to Africa. Paul Jourdan, a mineral policy analyst from South Africa, said the transfer highlights the need for Africa to steer away from deals focusing on the extractive industries. By developing value-addition, future treaties should instead …
Read More »Zhongshan Consultative Conference attracting business investors
Zhongshan Consultative Conference On The Economic Development And Foreign Enterprises Forum The city of Zhongshan, in Guangdong Province, held its annual event: Zhongshan Consultative Conference, which is aimed at attracting business investors from all over the world. The Zhongshan Consultative Conference On The Economic Development And Foreign Enterprises Forum attracted …
Read More »China keen to take Sino-Ethiopia relations to new height: envoy
Sino-Ethiopia relations China has expressed its commitment to enhance Sino-Ethiopia relations to a new height, the Chinese ambassador said. Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia La Yifan stressed that Sino-Ethiopia relations have been flourishing, particularly, against the backdrop of the latest Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit held in Johannesburg last December. …
Read More »Chinese enterprises hailed for role in Angola’s post-war reconstruction
Chinese enterprises have helped rehabilitate thousands of kilometers of railways and highways in Angola’s post-war reconstruction. The important contribution made by the Chinese to the economic progress of Angola’s post-war reconstruction was highly praised as the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Angola on Saturday marked the 10th anniversary of its establishment. …
Read More »Chinese ambassador urges Zimbabwe to respect investment protection pact
Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Huang Ping has urged Harare to respect a bilateral investment protection pact and safeguard Chinese investors’ lawful rights. The ambassador made the appeal as the Zimbabwean government took steps to consolidate foreign diamond mines and pressed ahead with indigenisation requiring foreign companies to cede majority interests …
Read More »China’s Huawei launches partnership with Techno Brain in Ethiopia
Huawei, the Chinese leading global information and communication technology (ICT) solutions provider, and Techno Brain, Africa’s leading custom software application provider, on Thursday signed partnership agreement that officially launched Huawei Authorized Learning Partnership (HALP) in Ethiopia. Cooper Qu, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Huawei Ethiopia, and Mekonnen Tesafye, Country …
Read More »Central African Republic president holds talks with Chinese president’s envoy
The new Central African Republic President Faustin Archange Touadera on Thursday held talks with the Special Envoy of China’s president who is also director of the State Forestry Administration, Zhang Jianlong. During the meeting in the capital Bangui, the two parties shared their willingness to improve cooperation and boost bilateral …
Read More »China, Nigeria to identify new areas of economic cooperation
China and Nigeria on Wednesday vowed to identify new areas of economic cooperation and lay out a blueprint for bilateral relations under new circumstances. Speaking at the 2016 China-Nigeria Trade and Economic Forum in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, representatives of the two countries said efforts will be made to develop …
Read More »Secondary schools in African countries embrace Chinese language lessons
As ties between China and Africa grow not only in trade but in people-to-people exchanges, Chinese language lessons has extended from among university students to teenagers in African countries. Teaching of Chinese language lessons in secondary schools has been introduced to countries including South Africa, Tanzania and Madagascar, and the trend …
Read More »Nigeria and China Trade Hits U.S.$101 Billion in 11 Years
Nigeria and China have recorded a total bilateral trade volume of 101 billion dollars from 2004 to 2015. Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Zhao Linxiang, said this at the 2016 China and Nigeria Trade and Economic Forum in Abuja on Thursday. Linxiang said that both …
Read More »Africa’s PTA Bank, China Exim Bank Bank to jointly finance projects in Africa
Preferential Trade Area (PTA) Bank, an African trade and development bank, has said it would partner with the Export-Import Bank of China to finance infrastructure projects in Africa. PTA Bank President Admassu Tadesse told Xinhua last week in the Kenyan capital Nairobi that the Chinese have shown commitment in helping …
Read More »Ambassador Msimang visits Liaoning Province
On 15 March 2016 Ambassador Msimang visited Dalian, Liaoning Province, to deliver a keynote address at the rolling-out and ribbon cutting ceremony of the first two class D45 GFB diesel locomotives of the joint manufacturing project between China Rail Rollingstock Corporation (CRRC) and Transnet South Africa. Under this part of …
Read More »WHO terminates PHEIC on Ebola outbreaks in West Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday announced the Ebola outbreaks in West Africa no longer constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The decision came after WHO convened the ninth meeting of the Emergency Committee. It was under the International Health Regulations regarding the Ebola virus disease …
Read More »Kenyan woman dream trip to China a reality
Kenyan woman gets her dream trip come true by photo-shopping herself into snaps of China A Kenyan woman has recently turned her dream visit to China a reality by posting a series of photo-shopped travel snaps online, which finally attracted a generous donation for an actual trip. Seve Gat from Nairobi …
Read More »Kenya scraps plans for new main airport terminal
Kenya has scrapped plans for a new airport terminal building at Nairobi’s main airport due to financial pressures and excess capacity caused by recent upgrades to existing facilities, the Kenya Airports Authority said on Tuesday. President Uhuru Kenyatta launched the $650 million airport terminal project for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport …
Read More »China construction firm in Kenya lauded for social responsibility
A China construction firm which is building a standard gauge rail in Kenya has launched its first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. Its voluntary activities lauded by the Kenyan government and locals. Attending the launching ceremony held in the capital Nairobi on Thursday, Principal Secretary of Transport, Irungu Nyakera, said …
Read More »Chinese medical team vaccinte exptriates against yellow fever in Angola
A 10-member Chinese medical team started epidemic research and vaccinated over 120 Chinese nationals working in Angola as part of the bilateral cooperation between the two countries to combat an on-going out-break of yellow fever in the African country. The Chinese medical team, sent by China’s State General Administration for …
Read More »China-Kenya agree to push forward pragmatic cooperation
China-Kenya agree to push forward pragmatic cooperation China-Kenya agreed to push forward bilateral pragmatic cooperation, as top Chinese legislator visited the East African country from Wednesday to Saturday. During the official goodwill visit, Zhang Dejiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), held meetings with Kenyan …
Read More »South African Shunde Friendship Association 6th Performance
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Read More »Ambassador Msimang visits Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Ambassador Msimang accompanied by an Embassy delegation visited Chengdu in Sichuan Province from 8-11 March 2016, to participate in the 17th Lecture Tour by Ambassadors from African Countries and to meet the leadership of Sichuan Province. The Lecture Tour is an annual event hosted by the Chinese-African People’s Friendship Association …
Read More »Kenya Sevens women’s team face China, SA in Hong Kong 7s
Kenya Sevens women’s team will face South Africa, China and Kazakhstan in the Hong Kong Invitational Sevens tournament slated for next month. Kenya team is using the tour as a build-up for the Rio Olympic Games in August. Coach Mike Shamiah said the tournament in Hong Kong is ideal preparation …
Read More »South African Shunde Friendship Association 5th Performance
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Read More »JHB joins heads for ‘Making Poverty History’
Making Poverty History seminar was held in Turfontein at Wembley Stadium to discuss means that the public can uplift themselves and reduce poverty in the society. Making Poverty History was an initiative that saw Jozi SME Hub, City of Johannesburg, and the African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL). The aim …
Read More »South African Shunde Friendship Association 4th Performance
4th Performance of 7th Inauguration of South African Shunde Friendship Association South African Shunde Friendship Association 4th Performance was seen at the 2016 the South African Shunde Friendship Association 7th Inauguration at Carnival City in Johannesburg. They celebrated their existence and their outstanding achievements that has seen them grow since they were formed. …
Read More »China-Zambia agree to enhance cooperation
China-Zambia have agreed to enhance bilateral ties in various fields as Chinese top legislator visited the African country. Zhang Dejiang, chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress, paid an official goodwill visit to Zambia on March 18-22. Zhang’s 10-day Africa tour, which will also take him to …
Read More »South African Shunde Friendship Association 3rd Performance
3rd Performance of the 7th Inauguration South African Shunde Friendship Association South African Shunde Friendship Association 3rd Performance was seen at the 2016 the South African Shunde Friendship Association 7th Inauguration at Carnival City in Johannesburg. They celebrated their existence and their outstanding achievements that has seen them grow since they …
Read More »South African Shunde Friendship Association 2nd Performance
2nd Performance of 7th Inauguration of South African Shunde Friendship Association South African Shunde Friendship Association 2nd Performance was seen at the 2016 the South African Shunde Friendship Association 7th Inauguration at Carnival City in Johannesburg. They celebrated their existence and their outstanding achievements that has seen them grow since they were formed. …
Read More »Kenyans hail China’s rise, upbeat about future cooperation
China’s rise over the past decades has not only inspired developing countries but also unleashed benefits for citizens from all walks of life, Kenyan experts have told Xinhua during separate interviews. The experts from various disciplines agreed that China’s rapid economic progress and social renewal over the past several decades …
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Read More »Botswana seeks slice of China’s $60 billion Africa package
Botswana has confirmed it was seeking a slice of China’s $60 billion development package earmarked for Africa over the next one year. The package meant for Africa’s development over the next twelve months was announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping during the second Forum for China/Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit held …
Read More »China-Gambia resume diplomatic ties
China-Gambia resume their diplomatic ties as the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Gambian counterpart Neneh MacDouall-Gaye signed a joint communique here Thursday to resume diplomatic relations. “The Peoples Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of The Gambia, acting in conformity with the interests and desires of the …
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ACWA 10th Anniversary 4th Performance ACWA 10th Anniversary 4th Performance held their Africa Chinese Women Association (ACWA) 10th Anniversary celebration on a widely celebrated day, International Women’s Day, on March 8, 2016 at Carnival City in Johannesburg. ACWA’s special guest and close friend MRS Bongi Ngema-Zuma outlined the good work …
Read More »Chinese cement firm gains SA Bureau’s approval for imports
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has confirmed to Pretoria News that Chinese cement firm; Longkou Fanlin Cement had been approved for sale in the country. However, the mandate is only part of the process the Chinese cement producer needs to secure to allow it to import cement into …
Read More »ACWA 10th Anniversary 3rd Performance
ACWA 10th Anniversary Night 3rd Performance ACWA 10th Anniversary Night 3rd Performance held their Africa Chinese Women Association (ACWA) 10th Anniversary celebration on a widely celebrated day, International Women’s Day, on March 8, 2016 at Carnival City in Johannesburg. ACWA’s special guest and close friend MRS Bongi Ngema-Zuma outlined the …
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ACWA 10th Anniversary Night 2nd Performance ACWA 10th Anniversary Night 2nd Performance was at the Africa Chinese Women Association (ACWA) 10th Anniversary celebration on a widely celebrated day, International Women’s Day, on March 8, 2016 at Carnival City in Johannesburg. Mr Li Song, , Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy …
Read More »China’s Top Legislator to Attend IPU Assembly, Visit African Countries
China’s top legislator Zhang Dejiang will pay a visit to Africa from March 18 to 27. The first stop of Zhang’s trip will be Lusaka. Zhang, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), will attend the 134th IPU Assembly in the Zambian capital at the invitation …
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ACWA 10th Anniversary 1st Performance ACWA 10th Anniversary 1st Performance was at the Africa Chinese Women Association (ACWA) held their 10th Anniversary celebration on a widely celebrated day, International Women’s Day, on March 8, 2016 at Carnival City in Johannesburg. ACWA’s special guest and close friend MRS Bongi Ngema-Zuma outlined …
Read More »Chinese firm drops Pay TV prices to better serve Kenyans
Chinese telecom company StarTimes on Tuesday announced the alignment of its top satellite and terrestrial bouquets that will see a 40 percent and 29 percent drop in the cost of the monthly subscription for the two bouquets. StarTimes Vice President Mark Lisboa noted that the move is advised by the …
Read More »Chinese-trained Kenyan female engineer charts lucky career path
Kenyan female engineer, Sarah Mumbi has boundless energy and optimism that has enabled her to break the glass ceiling to pursue a male dominated career. The aeronautical engineering graduate from China’s Northwestern Polytechnical University credits her mentors for instilling in her the virtues of hard work and determination at a tender …
Read More »Chinese auto maker Chery makes new move in Egyptian market
China’s leading auto maker, Chery International, announced Tuesday the relaunching of its Speranza cars under the new name of “Chery.” The “Chery” will be assembled in Egypt in partnership with two leading Egyptian automobile corporations, Ghabbour Auto (GB) and Aboul Fotouh Automative (AFA). Chery has sold over 30,000 Speranza models …
Read More »Bank of China upgrades launches new office in Casablanca
Bank of China (BOC) has launched its representative office in Casablanca,the largest city of Morocco, on Monday, which is seen as a key link to upgrade service in Africa. “Africa is a rising market for Bank of China in its global development,” said Bank of China president Chen Siqing at the …
Read More »Red Cross Society of China gives finance to drought victims
Red Cross Society of China provides financial support to drought victims in Ethiopia The Red Cross Society of China has provided financial donation to support drought victims in Ethiopia through the Red Cross Society of the East African country. La Yifan, Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia, handed over the donation check …
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The Future Champions Gauteng International Tournament was established during the build up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ as a partnership between Rights Holder Global Sports International and Gauteng Provincial Government. The project is aimed at youth development, using the popularity of football to inspire budding footballers and learners across …
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Despite the fall in global oil prices, China has declared its interest in the Nigerian oil market. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, the Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Zao LingXiang said “the total amount of export to China was only …
Read More »SA Shunde Friendship Association celebrates
South African Shunde Friendship Association On Sunday 13 March, 2016 the South African Shunde Friendship Association held their 7th Inauguration at Carnival City in Johannesburg. They celebrated their existence and their outstanding achievements that has seen them grow since they were formed. The guest speakers included: consular general Mr Yang …
Read More »Internationalization of Chinese Yuan to boost Africa’s economy
Internationalization of the Chinese yuan or RMB, will have a positive impact on Africa’s economy, a senior economist said on Friday. Chief economist of CFC Stanbic Bank East Africa Region Jibran Qureishi told Xinhua in an exclusive interview in Nairobi that the African continent is a huge importer of goods from …
Read More »Chinese-built road breathes new life into Ugandan village
Ugandan village, Buhuka, a tiny fishing village, is perched on the shores of Lake Albert in the western arm of the great East African Rift Valley. Access to the village used to be only by boat and foot. Villagers including pregnant women, the sick and children had to scale an …
Read More »ACWA celebrates their 10th Anniversary on Women’s DAY
Africa Chinese Women Association (ACWA) held their 10th Anniversary celebration on a widely celebrated day, International Women’s Day, on March 8, 2016 at Carnival City in Johannesburg. ACWA’s special guest and close friend MRS Bongi Ngema-Zuma outlined the good work that ACWA has achieved, collaborating with Department of health, Education, …
Read More »Chinese twins excel in Rowing Championship
Chinese twins from St John’s College; JACK HUANG & THOMAS HUANG, received Silver Medals in the 2016 South Africa Schools Rowing Championships last week and have excelled in Rowing competitions since they began in the sport. The Chinese twins who fall beneath the Under16 age group competed in three competitions …
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New research on China and Brazil in African Agriculture published in acclaimed journal, World Development, reveals that the picture on the ground is far more complex and more contested than generic policy statements about South-South cooperation or win-win partnerships would have us believe. China and Brazil are set to increase …
Read More »Mozambique’s professional education gets support from Huawei
Mozambique’s professional education gets a boost from Chinese Company The Chinese company Huawei Technologies has granted 100,000 U.S. dollars to the Mozambican Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher and Professional Education, which is the budget required to complete the construction of a professional school in the central province of Sofala. …
Read More »Chinese ambassador: China, Egypt share historic opportunities for cooperation
The growing relations between China and Egypt have provided historic opportunities for bilateral cooperation, Chinese ambassador to Egypt Song Aiguo told Xinhua in a recent exclusive interview. The interview came a few weeks after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the Arab country in late January, the year …
Read More »Chinese culture saloon held in Xinzhi books store
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Read More »$240m China, SA investment for Uganda phosphate project
Uganda phosphate project The Sukulu Uganda phosphate project, in Tororo district, Uganda, has received $240-million in development funding, which represents one of the largest privately funded mining- sector investments in Uganda and sets a “unique precedent” for public–private partnerships in the country, says Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Development (MED). …
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Djibouti facility might get another Chinese base China has hinted that it is planning more global bases following the setting up of its logistics centre in Djibouti, what the Horn of Africa country’s government calls a military facility that will be China’s first overseas. China plans to use it to …
Read More »Chinese-built road to boost development in N Kenya
The Chinese-built road tarmacking of the 130km Turbi-Moyale road by a Chinese firm, which connects Kenya and Ethiopia, is poised to unlock economic opportunities in Kenya’s northern county of Marsabit, and the country as a whole. “The road has become a purveyor of opportunity and widened possibilities for the region that …
Read More »Zimbabwe relaxes visa controls for Chinese tourists
The Zimbabwean government has announced a new visa regime that relaxes visa controls or tourists travelling in groups from China and 36 other countries who can now obtain visa on arrival. The new visa regime comes into force with immediate effect, Zimbabwean immigration officials said. China has been on category …
Read More »China to clarify its five development notions in two sessions
China’s two sessions this year will specify the five development notions stressed in its 13th Five-Year Plan, namely innovative, coordinated, green, open and shared development, said Xin Ming, a professor of Party School of the CPC Central Committee. Xin made the prediction ahead of the upcoming annual meetings of the …
Read More »African Eyes on China’s “Two Sessions”
China’s two sessions this year will specify the five development notions stressed in its 13th Five-Year Plan, namely innovative, coordinated, green, open and shared development. At the press conference held on the eve of the Fourth Session of the 12th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee (CPPCC), where its …
Read More »SA WELCOMES PLANETARIUM FROM CHINESE COOPERATION
A planetarium was donated to South Africa by the China Educational Instrument and Equipment Corporation in order to enhance science education in the country. The planetarium was launched with the aim of contributing to the development of maths and science. The planetarium was launched at the Sci Bono Discovery Centre …
Read More »S. Africa formalising Mandarin teaching: minister
Mandarin in SA The process of formalising the policy for the teaching of Mandarin is at an advanced stage, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga said on Monday. The Gauteng Department of Education is piloting the teaching of the Chinese language in South African Schools, mainly in the Tshwane South …
Read More »China Expands Congo-Copper Control
China is expanding their Congo-Copper control as the Western Miners have retreated. As low copper prices and disrupted power supplies reduce output and lead to job cuts by companies including Glencore Plc in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chinese companies are plowing in more investment. The shareholders of a Chinese project …
Read More »ASIAN EXPATRIATES FACE A BLEAK FUTURE IN AFRICA
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Read More »China to expand skills programme to Africa
China’s skills programme will expand to increase the population of skilled people in Africa. Keen to strengthen relations with Africa, China will over the next three years train at least 200,000 African professionals in skills-based fields. Ambassador Lin Songtian, the director general of African Affairs at China’s foreign affairs ministry …
Read More »Chinese Companies investments positively curb unemployment in Africa
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Read More »Chinese artists make sterling performance in Nairobi
Leading Chinese artists who included opera singers, acrobats, dancers and instrumentalists on Sunday entertained a mammoth crowd in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Liu Xianfa and senior Kenyan officials graced the concert where traditional and classical music from the Asian giant enlivened the audience who filled an …
Read More »China sponsors classrooms to teach Mandarin in Namibia
Mandarin in Namibia growing Mandarin in Namibia is booming as Namibian media report that the Chinese government has sponsored several classrooms in Namibian schools to teach Mandarin. The Namibian Press Agency reported on Saturday that China’s Ambassador to Namibia Xin Shunkang inaugurated a classroom at a school outside the capital Windhoek …
Read More »What Africa’s emerging cities can learn from China
Africa’s emerging cities similar to China By 2030, more than half of African residents will be living in cities. Africa’s emerging cities are being built, in large part, by China—from major roads to government buildings, apartment towers, and sports stadiums. Since the 1980s, more than 500 million Chinese moved from …
Read More »China to the rescue as yellow fever hits Angola
Yellow Fever hits Africa THE long-running relations between Angola and China are anticipated to end the deadly yellow fever virus wrecking havoc in the Southern African country. The outbreak is the first in 30 years. The Asian government made available US$500 000 to assist Angola combat the epidemic that has claimed …
Read More »African health ministers pledge improved vacciness access
African health ministers, political leaders and technical experts have pledged to ensure improved access to vaccines to reduce child mortality, morbidity and disability in the continent. They also pledged to keep immunisation at the forefront of efforts to reduce child killer-diseases. A statement by Kamyar Jarahzadeh of Global Health Strategies, …
Read More »China-Egypt Cultural Exchange Held to Enhance Friendship
China-Egypt Cultural Exchange Activities A Step In The Right Direction The Beijing Women’s International Exchange Center organized a bilateral cultural exchange activity titled 2016 China Meets Egypt, on February 25 in the capital. The China-Egypt Cultural Exchange event was designed to let both countries “express their values of China-Egypt friendship and …
Read More »Tanzanian official calls on students to excel in Mandarin
Mandarin has put at the top of the agenda as Tanzanian students were told to excel in the Chinese language to assist the country in its growth. Tanzanian students who are learning Mandarin and culture have been urged to work hard and excel so that they can help in technological …
Read More »Chinese pharmaceutical firms eye Kenyan market
Chinese pharmaceutical firms are looking to set up base in Africa, particularly in Kenya because of its market. Kenya has become a favorite destination for Chinese drug manufacturers thanks to a conducive investment climate and rising purchasing power among citizens. During an interview with Xinhua on the sidelines of the …
Read More »Female umbrella dancing performance
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Read More »Juggling Performance at the Chinese Spring Festival
A superb Juggling Performance stunned the audience at the Cultures of China event that was held to celebrate the Spring Festival on February 15, 2016 at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The Juggling Performance had plenty of “deep breathe” moments when the audience thought the juggler was going to …
Read More »African countries to benefit from China’s “Belt and Road”
China’s Belt and Road initiative will benefit plenty of African countries. The development strategy that focuses on connectivity and cooperation westward by land and by sea, experts say. In an interview with Xinhua in Lagos, Nigeria Wednesday, Akeem Owolabi, an international financial expert, said Beijing’s ambitious strategic move will be …
Read More »Chinese Cultural dancers show stopper performance
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Read More »Kenya contracts China to scan for minerals
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Read More »Chinese visitors infusing more vigor into Egypt’s tourism industry
Egypt’s tourism industry booming from Chinese tourists More Chinese tourists are flocking to Egypt since President Xi Jinping’s recent state visit, bringing increasing energy into the Middle East country’s tourism industry, a senior official said. Xi’s visit to Cairo and the ancient southern city of Luxor last month has raised …
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Read More »Confucius Institutes enhance China-Africa ties: S.African academic
The Confucius Institutes have helped enhance China-Africa relations by promoting understanding between people from the two lands, a South African academic says. “The Confucius Institutes are meant to make people understand evolving China and for the Chinese to understand Africa,” David Monyae, co-director of the Confucius Institute at the University …
Read More »China will not relent in developing Sierra Leone
Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Zhao Yanbo has said that even the slowdown of his country’s economy will not affect their outbound investments to Africa. He made this disclose last weekend at his Wilberforce Loop office. “Contrary to popular perception, Chinese participation in the continent’s infrastructural projects will increase. The …
Read More »SA-China Joint Working Group Meets in Beijing
Joint Working Group to implement South Africa-China resolution Joint Working Group (JWG) between China and South Africa will commence in Beijing. South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation Director General Margaret-Ann Diedricks has already left for Beijing to participate in a technical working committee of the Joint Working Group. The …
Read More »Chinese artists join Egypt’s festival ahead of Pharaonic solar event
Thirteen Chinese artists have participated in the fourth Aswan International Festival for Arts and Culture that runs from Feb. 17 to 22, when Egypt marks the sun illumination of the face of ancient King Ramses II at famous Abu Simbel temple in southern Aswan province every year. The Chinese artists …
Read More »Chinese Culture 2nd Performance
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Read More »Kara Heritage Institute celebrates Chinese New Year
Kara Heritage Institute: African and Chinese culture bears similarities Kara Heritage Institute held a celebration in honour of the Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival at their Kara Heritage Village in Pretoria on 22 February, 2016. The Institute offers a lot African history and heritage and has close relations with the …
Read More »Chinese investors eye Kenya’s blossoming water industry
Chinese investors looking for Kenyan water deal Several Chinese investors have eyed the Kenyan water industry, whose potential for growth is huge thanks to macroeconomic stability and policy reforms, executives said on Monday. Speaking to Xinhua on the sidelines of the Africa Water Association Congress and Exhibition in Nairobi, the …
Read More »Nigeria to strengthen cultural ties with China: minister
Nigeria – Africa’s Superpower Nigeria will seek ways to strengthen its cultural ties with China, especially in the area of tourism, Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Lai Mohammed said Tuesday. Speaking at a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Gu Xiaojie, the senior Nigerian official said his …
Read More »Huaxin Chinese School Ceremony in Bedfordview
On 20 february, 2016 the The Huaxin Chinese School held their open day ceremony to show parents and community members how the school operates and what they have achieved. The Huaxin Chinese School ceremony showed the importance of Chinese schools in South Africa as the Chinese community keeps on increasing. …
Read More »China committed to resolutions under China-Africa forum
China-Africa forum still in place China-Africa forum resolutions adopted at the Johannesburg Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) are still in place as China is committed to fulfilling them, a Chinese Embassy official has said. The Chinese government will implement the China-Africa forum resolutions agreed upon at the FOCAC …
Read More »Chinese ANC members rally behind anti-racism march
The Chinese ANC members were very supportive in march against Unity, Non-racialism and Democracy March on Friday 19 February, 2016 in Pretoria. Chinese ANC members took the fight against racism to the streets and called for unity, non-racialism and democracy, attired in their yellow and black t-shirts were learning ANC …
Read More »Most of Africa’s infrastructure solely financed by China
Africa’s infrastructure financed by Asian superpower Africa’s infrastructure has been hugely financed by China. China has eclipsed multilateral agencies and Western donors to emerge as the leading financier of large scale infrastructure projects in Africa, a report launched by a British financial advisory firm, Deloitte Limited revealed on Tuesday. The …
Read More »Alumni China-Africa Business Club a great innitiative
Alumni China-Africa Business Club holds great discussions Alumni China-Africa Business Club was held by the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GBIS) on February 17, 2016 at Hyde Park, Johannesburg. The Alumni China-Africa Business Club was formed to have interaction and debate among China and African business leaders so as to encourage …
Read More »Slowdown in China won’t affect its investments in Africa
Investments in Africa won’t be negatively affected by China’s slowdown in economy as Chinese companies are still looking to invest in Africa, regardless of the economic situation. African countries will continue to benefit from Chinese investments despite an economic slowdown in the world’s second largest economy, according to executives. Mark …
Read More »Sino-Africa think tank to boost African youth employment
Youth employment will be boosted A Sino-Africa think tank is planning to boost the youth employment of Africa by increasing their skills in the construction sector. Adedana Ashebir with the Sino-Africa Centre of Excellence (SACE) Foundation told Xinhua in Nairobi that they will roll out a project to strengthen the …
Read More »China’s ZTE Investigation in Nigeria continues
ZTE Investigation in Nigerian Security Network Failure A $470 Million Anti-Terror Network That Never Was, and an Exchange of Blame ZTE investigation is underway in Nigeria as they were contracted to install security communications yet six years later nothing has been completed. Chinese investment across the developing world has been …
Read More »Unity, Non-racialism and Democracy March on Friday
Chinese members urged to attend Unity, Non-racialism and Democracy march Unity, Non-racialism and Democracy march will take place on Friday, February 19 to rebuild South Africa’s “rainbow nation” spirit that the country is know for. All Chinese members in Johannesburg and Pretoria are urged to stand up against racism and inequality …
Read More »Chinese Trade In Torture Tools With Africa “suspicious”
Chinese Trade In Torture Tools With Africa Fuels Human Right Abuses Trade In Torture Tools between Uganda and China comes off as a scare tactic to those who want to end the President Museveni 30 year rule. The recent acquisition of Chinese-made anti-riot gear by the Ugandan police ahead of …
Read More »Chinese Cultural Dance at the UJCI Launch
Chinese Cultural Dance Chinese Cultural Dance performance showcased the beautiful culture that China has and that South Africa still had a lot to learn about the culture. On January 28, 2016 the University of Johannesburg hosted representatives from China to officially launch a Confucius Institute at the University-an initiative which …
Read More »Zimbabwe’s elephant trade with China is a million dollars
Elephant trade on the rise in Zimbabwe Elephant trade in Zimbabwe is on the rise as China and Zimbabwe’s trade is now a million dollar business. Over the last year, Zimbabwe has exported young elephants to China as it looks to reduce its own elephant population. The country has about …
Read More »Chinese Poetry performance at UJCI launch
The Chinese poetry performance highlighted the South Africa’s cultural diversity. The Chinese poetry performance took the audience by storm at the University of Johannesburg Confucius Institute Launch on January 28, 2016. The initiative which is aimed to open various different doors in the South Africa-China partnership. The Nanjing Tech University partnered …
Read More »Cultures of China Festival of Spring a success
The beauty in Cultures of China Cultures of China were showcased at the Spring Festival celebration held on Monday February 15, 2016 at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The Spring Festival was hosted by various Chinese Community leaders including the All Africa Peace Association, Chinese Community Police Forum (CPF) …
Read More »The Sun editor bags China Diplomacy Fellowship
China Diplomacy Fellowship nominates Nigerian editor China Diplomacy Fellowship has given a nomination to the editor of Nation’s Capital of The Sun, Ikenna Emewu. He has been nominated as the Nigerian candidate for the 2016 China Public Diplomacy Association Fellowship (CPDAF). The prestigious international journalism fellowship, meant to foster Africa/China media …
Read More »Liberia praises China for military equipment donations
Military equipment donations to assist Liberia Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Wednesday lauded the Chinese government for donating military equipment donations in supporting the rebuilding of a new Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL). In a statement made available to Xinhua in Monrovia, the Liberian leader said the military equipment …
Read More »Kenyan students expect to explore opportunities in China
Kenyan students’ interaction with Chinese lectures has spirited their ambitions of exploring socio-economic opportunities availed in the Asian country. At Egerton University in Kenya’s Nakuru county, some of the students who spoke to Xinhua on Friday, looked forward to sharpening their skills in their respective fields of study and gain …
Read More »Several tips on things not to do in China
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Read More »Chinese companies boost operations in Egypt
Chinese companies expand in Egypt More Chinese companies are setting up shop in Egypt or expanding existing operations thereto take advantage of opportunities presented by the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as the nation’s prime location and rich resources, executives said. While such a move helps Chinese firms cut …
Read More »University of Johannesburg Choir performance
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Read More »BAW SA Interview highlighting its progress in SA
BAW SA Interview with NF Online Beijing Automotive Works South Africa (BAW SA), a subsidiary of Beijing Automobile Industry Holding Company (BAIC) in China which produces taxi vehicles for the domestic and sub-Saharan markets is the latest new comer in the South Africa taxi industry. Their new 16-seater minibus taxi, …
Read More »Chinese culture boosted in New Year celebrations
Chinese culture exchange boosted through New Year celebrations As Chinese at home and abroad are celebrating the Spring Festival, or the Lunar New Year, people around the globe also take it as an opportunity to learn more about the Chinese culture and tradition. The Spring Festival this year, which fell on …
Read More »China’s donation boosts Botswana’s anti-poaching effort
Wildlife Protection efforts boosted in Botswana China’s recent donation of wildlife protection equipment at the value of 1.7 million U.S. dollars to Botswana will help boost the latter’s efforts on anti-poaching, the country’s Environment, Wildlife and Tourism Minister Tshekedi Khama said Monday. In a telephone interview with Xinhua, Khama revealed …
Read More »Embrace China 10th performance
Embrace China 10th Performance Embrace China 10th Performance was delivered at the Embracing China Festival which was held at the Gold Reef City Casino in Johannesburg on 22 January 2016 where various performances and key note speakers kept the guests entertained. Embracing China was a huge gathering by various Chinese companies …
Read More »Astral cargo expects more Chinese airlines in Africa
Astral cargo firm says that Chinese airlines flying to Kenya need to be added so as to boost trade and Sino-Africa relations. A Kenyan cargo firm has called for more Chinese airlines to fly to Africa in order to expand Sino-Africa trade. Kenya’s Astral Aviation CEO Sanjeev Gadhia told Xinhua …
Read More »Embracing China 9th Performance
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Read More »Embracing China 8th performance
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Read More »Ethiopian engineer hails experience with Chinese company
Tadiyos Getaneh, a 29-year-old Ethiopian engineer, has hailed his work experience with a Chinese company, International First Highway (IFH) Engineering East Africa branch. The Company, which was formerly known as CRBC here in the East African country, has recently awarded the young Ethiopian engineer the Excellent Foreign Young Employee Award …
Read More »Wang’s African Tour Signals Strong China-Africa Ties
China’s timely African Tour Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s African Tour was well received as he aimed at implementing the decisions reached at the FOCAC summit that was held in Sandton, South Africa in December, 2015. Africa has always been a top destination for Chinese government envoys, a testament of …
Read More »Gloom hangs over African mining as China growth slows
African mining finds itself in a terrible fix because of China’s economic slow down that is negatively affecting the sector. An air of gloom hung over African mining’s biggest annual mining conference this week as corporate giants and governments wrestled with boom times gone bust in the wake of China’s …
Read More »Embracing China 7th performance
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Read More »Do you know your Chinese Zodiac Sign?
Chinese Animal Signs and meanings The Chinese Zodiac Sign is a repeating 12 year cycle, with each year being represented by an animal and its reputed attributes. These zodiac animals were used to date the years. Your zodiac sign comes from the date you were born according to the Chinese …
Read More »Kenya mulls joining China-led lender
KENYA is studying rules and conditions for joining China led lender Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank as she looks to widen infrastructure financing space in a bid to narrow the yawning gap. Enrolling into the China led lender Asia-focused AIIB is however not an immediate plan, Treasury CS Henry Rotich said, citing …
Read More »Embracing China 6th Performance
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Read More »Cassava from Tanzania interests Chinese investors
SEVERAL Chinese companies investors have expressed interest in buying 5 million tons of dried cassava annually from the southern part of Tanzania, it has been learnt. They also intend to increase purchases by half the said amount on a yearly basis depending on the crop’s availability, national cassava coordinator Dr …
Read More »Chinese Spring Festival enlivens the mood of Kenyan youth
Chinese Spring Festival brought a parts of Kenya to a stand still at the Chinese New Year celebrations. Loise Ngugi’s courageous spirit and agility was evident as she strode to a raised podium to belt out a Chinese contemporary song that electrified a sizeable crowd gathered at a university gymnasium …
Read More »SA Chinese community welcomes year of the Monkey
The Chinese New Year was celebrated in a festival of colour and sound in Port Elizabeth on Sunday night. Closing the year of the sheep, Chinese Dragon and Lion Dancers put on a spectacular show welcoming the year of the Monkey. The Chinese New Year celebration came as a wonderful surprise …
Read More »Embracing China 5th Performance
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Read More »Authentic Chinese dumplings Recipe
Authentic Chinese Dumplings Step by Step Process Authentic Chinese dumplings are a big hit around the world, not only in Asia. To celebrate the Chinese New Year we have decided to share an authentic Chinese dish that is enjoyed all around the world. Each region in China makes dumpling in different …
Read More »Embracing China 3rd Performance
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Read More »Nigeria: Largest Engineering Contracting Market for China
Nigeria is the largest consumer of engineering services from Asian nations Engineering services in Nigeria have a huge market for Chinese business. The People’s Republic of China has disclosed that Nigeria remains their major investment destination in Africa, stressing that growing political mutual trust had led to fruitful economic cooperation. …
Read More »Chinese businesses urged to respect Namibian laws
Namibian laws reinforced by Chinese Foreign Minister The Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, who visited Namibia for the first time on Friday urged Chinese business people operating in the country to abide by the Namibian laws. “From the perspective of the Chinese government, we would like to ask each and …
Read More »UJ CHOIR performing at UJ Confucius Institute Launch
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Read More »President Jacob Zuma sent best wishes for Chinese New Year
Message from President Jacob Zuma for the Chinese New Year President Jacob Zuma – I would like to wish all members of the Chinese Community in South Africa and around the world, a happy and successful New Year – the Year of the Monkey! The Monkey is known as an …
Read More »Lunar New Year celebrations in full swing
Lunar New Year: 2016 of the Money The Lunar New Year Event is the most celebrated festival in China and dates back an estimated 4000 years in history. The Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is marked by the Lunisolar Chinese Calendar that …
Read More »Cyrildene hosts Chinese New Year Event
Chinese New Year Event On Saturday, February 13, a Chinese New Year event will be held in Cyrildene, Johannesburg. The members of the ChinaTown Johannesburg Community Committee wish all friends in South Africa could come and join them in celebrating the Lunar New Year. According to the Chinese calendar, the …
Read More »Zimbabwe, China central banks yet to agree on yuan deal
Zimbabwe’s central bank is still negotiating with its Chinese counterpart for a deal for the southern African country without its own currency to settle payments using the Chinese yuan as an alternative to the American greenback. Central Bank Governor John Mangudya said at his annual monetary policy statement that Harare …
Read More »Exim Bank of China gives loan to Mozambique
Exim Bank of China gives loan to Mozambique EXIM Bank (Export-Import) of China has given a loan to Mozambique to finance their projects. Mozambique has taken on a loan of about US$150 million from the Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank of China) of China to finance technical and scientific research in 2016, …
Read More »Mauritius Prime Minister Meets with Wang Yi
On February 2, 2016 local time, Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth of Mauritius met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the prime ministerial office in Port Louis. Anerood Jugnauth expressed that Mauritius-China relations have always kept a strong development momentum. The African Island thanks China for its long-term and vigorous support …
Read More »China launches Industrial Cooperation Fund to aid Africa
China-Africa Industrial Cooperation Fund has been launched to assist Africa’s development. The fund was jointly founded by the China Foreign Exchange Reserves and Export-Import Bank of China. It will be managed by the newly-registered China-Africa Industrial Capacity Cooperation Fund Company Limited (CAICCF). One of the major problems of the colonial …
Read More »BAW SA highlights its progress in SA
Beijing Automotive Works South Africa (BAW SA), a subsidiary of Beijing Automobile Industry Holding Company (BAIC) in China which produces taxi vehicles for the domestic and sub-Saharan markets is the latest new comer in the South Africa taxi industry. Their new 16-seater minibus taxi, known as Sasuka, was officially launched …
Read More »Namibia to receive visit from Chinese Foreign Minister
Wang’s visit to Namibia is aimed at fostering discussions on the development and cooperation plans between China and Africa, particularly on how to implement the outcome of the Forum on China and Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit held in Johannesburg in December last year. “It has become a tradition for the …
Read More »JAC plans light truck assembly plant in Algeria
Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co (JAC) , one of China’s top 10 automakers, will soon have its first light-load truck assembly plant in Africa. To be based in Ain Temouchent province of Algeria, the plant will have a capacity to assemble 10,000 light trucks each year, after the completion of the …
Read More »Visa waiver deal signed by Mozambican and Chinese FMs
A visa waiver deal was signed in Maputo by Mozambique and China on Tuesday 2 February, 2016. According to the Mozambican news agency, the visa-free travel deal will be ab huge benefit for the citizens of both countries, particularly those with diplomatic and service passports. Mozambican Foreign Minister, Oldemiro Baloi, …
Read More »AU Commissioner – China plays significant role in Africa
China plays a significant role in the development of mega infrastructure and energy projects across Africa said Elham Mahmood Ibrahim, the AU Commissioner for infrastructure and energy said at a press briefing on the sidelines of the recent AU summit in Addis Ababa. “It is clear China is playing a major …
Read More »Africa’s Growth Stays Strong Even as China Slumps
Africa’s growth; Strong investment flows to Africa will sustain high economic growth on the continent even amid low oil prices and a slowdown in China, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina said. Africa’s growth may increase by 4.4 percent this year despite increasing current account and fiscal deficits caused by …
Read More »China’s Travel Rush for Lunar New Year in Full Swing
The Chinese Spring Festival travel rush has begun, ahead of the Lunar New Year. The travel rush is one of the “greatest annual human migrations on Earth”. According to travelling research in China, this year is showing different travelling trends amongst the Chinese nationals. Usually the younger working and studying nationals …
Read More »President Malawi Meets with Wang Yi
President Arthur Peter Mutharika of Malawi met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the presidential palace in Lilongwe, capital of Malawi on January 31, 2016 local time. Arthur Peter Mutharika said that since the establishment of the diplomatic relations between Malawi and China eight years ago, the bilateral relations have …
Read More »China Can’t Resist $30 Crude Oil
Last month’s plunge in crude oil to $30 a barrel proved too tempting for China to turn down even as its economy lurches toward the weakest growth in a generation. Chinese companies booked tankers to load 1.38 million barrels of crude oil daily from West African in February, the most …
Read More »Standard Bank Namibia to trade in Chinese RMB
South African-owned Standard Bank Namibia will from February start facilitating the exchange of the Namibian dollar with the Chinese Renminbi (RMB), the bank announced on Thursday The chief executive of Standard Bank, Vetumbuavi Mungunda, and the Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Xin Shukang recently announced the renminbi cash exchange solution at Standard …
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Embracing China festival melodies Embracing China was a huge gathering by various Chinese companies and organisations ahead of the Spring Festival. The event was in celebration of Chinese people. The festival melodies took the crowd by storm and increased the guests expectations after this instrumental performance.
Read More »Zambia to present projects proposals to China
ZAMBIA will soon send a delegation to Beijing to present projects for possible funding under the US$60 billion which China committed to Africa’s development, Minister of Foreign Affairs Harry Kalaba has said. China pledged the support at the 2015 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Johannesburg, South Africa last December. …
Read More »Confucius Institute of UJ officially launched
On January 28, 2016 the University of Johannesburg hosted representatives from China to officially launch a Confucius Institute at the University-an initiative which is aimed to open various different doors in the South Africa-China partnership. The Nanjing Tech University partnered with UJ to bring Mandarin teaching, exchange programs, cultural exchanges …
Read More »Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Africa
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Africa and attend Syria donors conference in London. Wang Yi will depart China on Jan. 30 to pay official visits to Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique and Namibia, before attending a Syria donors conference in London on Feb.4. “Choosing Africa as the destination for foreign …
Read More »Tanzania: China, Tanzania Friendship ‘Stronger’
Tanzania and China’s friendship will see an increase in 2016. Chinese government and its people will remain committed in the friendship with the Tanzanian government and its people. The upshot is to strengthen the China-Tanzanian relationship particularly in politics, mutual trust and cultural exchange. The Executive Director with the China …
Read More »Embracing China festival performance-Balance is key
Embracing China festival had various performances. One of the key performances was about balance. The festival held at gold reef City Casino, Johannesburg on January 22, 2016. The event was in celebration of Chinese people.
Read More »Embracing China festival performance
Embracing China festival was a huge gathering in celebration of Chinese people. Embracing China was held at the Gold Reef City Casino in Johannesburg on 22 January 2016 where various performances and key note speakers kept the guests entertained. Embracing China in SA before Spring Festival begins
Read More »Chinese New Year party held at old ChinaTown-JHB
Chinese community will be celebrating the Chinese New Year in old Chinatown in Johannesburg on Saturday January 30, 2016. This year the Chinese New Year’s main organisers are the Chinese Association of Gauteng in partnership with the Johannesburg’s First Chinatown Association. According to the Chinese calendar, the Chinese New Year …
Read More »Air Seychelles gears up for launch of China flights
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, is set for the commencement of a once-per-week, non-stop service between Seychelles and Beijing, the capital and cultural centre of China. The inaugural passenger flight HM887 will take off from Seychelles International Airport at 10:40 am on Tuesday 2 February …
Read More »Consul General of South Africa in Shanghai entices travelers
Consul General of South Africa in Shanghai Thabo Thage enticed Chinese travelers by explaining how visa policies have been relaxed. With a colorful combination of urban and rural life and a boundless variety of inland and coastline topography, South Africans consider their country as the whole world in one. “We …
Read More »China empowers a million Ethiopians: ambassador
There are about 60,000 Chinese living in Ethiopia who are involved in everything from telecommunications to railways, and employing or partnering with up to one million Ethiopians. This dispelled the criticism by some that China largely had a business relationship based on the extraction of resources, China’s ambassador to Ethiopians …
Read More »Africa’s rising loses steam as China slows down
Africa’s rising seems to be slowed down by China’s economic slow down. Years of rapid economic growth across sub-Saharan Africa fuelled hopes of a prosperous new era. To many, the world’s poorest continent was finally emerging, with economies that were no longer dependent on the fickle global demand for Africa’s …
Read More »China-Egypt cultural exchanges thrive, enhancing bilateral ties
Cultural exchanges between Egypt and China are thriving. Muhsin Farjani was among the 10 people met by visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Cairo last week to honor their outstanding contributions to China-Arab friendship . As a Chinese language professor with Ain Shams University in Cairo, 56-year-old Farjani has dedicated …
Read More »Will China still fund Sierra Leone fancy new international airport?
2016 may be the year that Sierra Leone starts work on the most controversial infrastructure project in its history: Mamamah International Airport. Or it may not. “We cannot allow this project to be killed”– Sierra Leone’s transport minister, Balogun Koroma When the scheme was first planned in 2011, the price …
Read More »Embracing China in SA before Spring Festival begins
Embracing China was a huge gathering by various Chinese companies and organisations ahead of the Spring Festival. The event was in celebration of Chinese people. Embracing China was held at the Gold Reef City Casino in Johannesburg on 22 January 2016 where various performances and key note speakers kept the …
Read More »Chinese company helps realize Botswana employee’s house dream
Botswana – After working for China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for some 13 years, Kegomoditswe Mukani is now building her second house in Mmopane, a village lying to the north of the capital city of Gaborone. Construction of this 3 bedroom-house is assisted with free-interest loan provided by CCECC’s …
Read More »China-Egypt economic ties highlight production capacity
As China-Egypt boost their economic and trade ties in recent years, cooperation in production capacity has grown into a new highlight, experts said upon Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the Middle East nation. Xi’s January visit not only indicates the importance China places on bilateral ties, but also …
Read More »China is Algeria’s largest supplier for third consecutive year
China has been ranked Algeria’s largest supplier in 2015 for the third year in a row with 8.22 billion U.S. dollars, the Customs Department said Wednesday. China has been crowned Algeria’s largest supplier since 2013, when it managed to dethrone France. In 2014, China was Algeria’s largest supplier with 8.2 …
Read More »Zimbabwe Tobacco Exports Up On China Demand
Zimbabwe tobacco export earnings rose 11 per cent to $855 million in 2015 on higher prices and demand from China, an industry official said on Wednesday. Andrew Matibiri, General Manager at Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB), said Zimbabwe – which exports 90 per cent of its tobacco – sold …
Read More »China-Ghana trade volume exceeds six billion dollars
China-Ghana Trade Volume between for 2015 hit six billion dollars, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Ms Sun Baohong has said. The Ambassador disclosed this during the inauguration of the Upper East branch of the Ghana–Chinese Friendship Association (GHACHIFA) in Bolgatanga. She stated that not only did the China-Ghana Trade Volume …
Read More »Chinese enterprises aid Saudi Arabia economic diversity
China-Saudi Arabia economic and trade ties draw more attention as Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off his state visit to the Middle East country on January 19. Analysts believed besides their energy cooperation, China can lend a helping hand as Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its energy-dominated economy. China and …
Read More »Horn of Africa port Djibouti signs China trade deals
Djibouti has signed a series of trade agreements with China including the setting up banking and free trade zones, according to a statement from the strategic Horn of Africa nation’s president. China last month said it would build a naval base in Djibouti, the latest sign of China’s growing international …
Read More »Jiang Su delegation visits Chinese CPF
Members of the Jiang Su delegation provincial police department in China visited the (CPF) in Cyrildene, Johannesburg earlier this morning. They held talks about the crime statistics, particularly those in the Chinese community. Members from the Jiang Su delegation provincial department shared ideas on how to improve crime and policing …
Read More »Chinese Leader to Arrive in Egypt for ‘Historic’ Visit
Chinese leader President Xi Jinping is expected to arrive in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Wednesday for a two-day official visit that will focus on economy and politics. CAIRO – During his visit, which has already been dubbed “historic” by Egypt media, the Chinese and Egyptian leaders are anticipated to sign a …
Read More »Shandong Jinan delegation visits Chinese community in JHB
Shandong Jinan delegation received a warm reception in Bedfordview, Johannesburg Tuesday evening. The delegation was celebrating achievements the Chinese community in Johannesburg has achieved and for uplifting their people. Shandong Jinan delegation was accompanied by the Deputy General Counselor Mr Yang Peidong and General Counselor Mia.
Read More »China’s 13th Five Year Plan attracts Africa
The 13th Five Year Plan was outlined at the 3rd Annual China- Africa Dialogue that was hosted by the Human Science Research Council (HSRC) in Pretoria on Tuesday after it drew much focus around the globe since it was released late 2015. The dialogue was structured around decoding China’s Economic Growth …
Read More »Solo in China: Kentridge on his latest work
William Kentridge’s work Notes Towards a Model Opera was the centrepiece of his first solo exhibition in China. From the origins of ballet in Paris, Kentridge overlays the aesthetic and ideological transformations of ballet as it is transplanted across the globe, an arch of influence juxtaposing contexts as disparate as …
Read More »Chinese Tech Firm, Konka, Opens Shop in Nigeria
A Chinese technology firm, Konka Telecoms of China, has set up shop in Nigeria with a pledge to deepen competition in the mobile phone market and give customers opportunities to experience the cutting edge technology which is associated with its products. The firm, at a launch of its android mobile …
Read More »Chinese agricultural demo center in Zimbabwe to multiply
A Chinese company has signed a deal with the Zimbabwean government to set up eight satellite agricultural demo centers and experimental farms across the country in the next ten years for sharing of farming expertise and providing training to locals. Debont Co., Ltd, the Chinese agricultural company running the current …
Read More »Algeria, China ink $3.3 bn mega port deal
Algeria and China on Sunday inked a $3.3 billion deal to build and exploit a new center trans-shipment port of Cherchell, 55 miles west of the capital city of Algiers. Algeria, an OPEC state, has billed it as a crucial Mediterranean transit port that will provide services to North Africa and Europe. The agreement was …
Read More »West Africa still on alert as new cases emerge after “Ebola-free”
A death from Ebola was confirmed Friday in Sierra Leone hours after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an end to the deadly virus in West Africa. Tests on the body of a 22-year-old female student proved positive for Ebola, said spokesman for Health Ministry, Abdulai Baraytay. The girl was …
Read More »India battles China for Kenya’s market
INDIA is seeking to recapture its long-held position as Kenya’s largest source of imports from China. India’s High Commissioner to Kenya Suchitra Durai said on Friday her country was keen on growing investment opportunities in energy, agriculture and health sectors in Kenya. She said her nation is also planning to …
Read More »China’s corrupt -busting efforts an inspiration to Africa
China’s tough stance to root out corrupt officials is an inspiration to Africa where the evil is impoverishing millions of people on the continent. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s move to provide no breathing space to the corrupt is what activists are calling for in Africa, perhaps something African leaders can …
Read More »Johannesburg and Hong Kong route a target for criminals
The Johannesburg and Hong Kong route has become a target for international theft syndicates. South African Airways said on Thursday it had blacklisted a passenger after it became aware of claims that a theft syndicate was operating on certain international routes. This comes after Johannesburg resident Warren Becker complained that …
Read More »South Africa eases travel requirements for Chinese
Travel requirements for Chinese nationals has been eased at great lengths by the South African government. Chinese tourists don’t need transit visas anymore when they travel through South Africa’s OR Tambo, Cape Town, King Shaka and Lanseria international airports to its six neighboring countries — Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Mozambique …
Read More »Ncondezi Energy partners with Shanghai Electric Power Company
Earlier this week, Ncondezi Energy Company announced that it has signed a binding Joint Development Agreement with China’s Shanghai Electric Power Company. The agreement sets out the terms on which a 300MW coal-fired power project in Mozambique’s Tete province will be developed. The project is located approximately 85km from the …
Read More »Africa’s Feeling the Chill of China’s Cooling Economy
Africa’s Feeling the Chill of China’s Cooling Economy and it’s barely been a month since Chinese President Xi Jinping was in South Africa for the triennial FOCAC confab where he unveiled a massive $60 billion financial package. Oh how those were innocent, halcyon days. There was a still a prevailing sense …
Read More »Place of Partnership in Improving Africa’s Technology Growth
Africa’s technology growth attracts a lot of attention. Africa’s innovative prowess may not attract significant global attention, but when discussions arise regarding the continent’s willingness to harness the potential inherent in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), it certainly cannot be overlooked. Indeed, sustaining the impressive economic growth Africa has experienced …
Read More »China’s Africa Strategy: Infrastructure Investment
Infrastructure investment is the key strategy that China has for Africa. Aside from the obvious imperative to expand and diversify access to natural resources, African countries are viewed as markets for Chinese goods and services (as regards the latter, construction engineering contracts have been of particular importance). Along this vein, …
Read More »China assembling a ship in Uganda
China is building a ship in Uganda. A Chinese company is building Uganda’s first-ever dredging ship that will clear the path for deeper shipping lanes in Lake Victoria. If successful, this could make it possible for larger trading ships to access Uganda’s lakeside ports. China is helping Uganda to improve …
Read More »China To Build Rice Mill Factory In Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria
China To Build Rice Mill Factory In Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria Chinese investors have shown their commitment to establish an integrated state-of-the-art rice mill in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria as a means of boosting rice production. The Chairman of Heilongjiang Hegang Sanjiang Plain Rice Group, Heilongjiang, China, Mr. Wang Jingxin stated this when …
Read More »China’s imports from Africa plummet in 2015
China’s imports from Africa fell nearly 40 percent last year, officials said on Wednesday, as low commodity prices and slowing growth in the Asian giant hit trade. Imports from the continent fell to 440-billion yuan, some 38 percent lower than in 2014, China’s Customs administration said. Natural resources from Africa …
Read More »China supports disadvantaged Ethiopian kids in computer education
In an effort to facilitate computer education for children, Chinese telecom company ZTE has donated an information and communication technology (ICT) classroom to the Maj. Gen. Hayelom Araya Primary School in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa. Speaking during the handing over ceremony of the donation held on the premises of the …
Read More »Rand gains,yet SA and Chinese economies pose risks
South Africa’s rand recovered against the dollar on Friday after hitting record lows in the previous session, but remained vulnerable to concerns about the local economy and that of China. The rand rose a few cents after central bank data showed South Africa’s net gold and foreign exchange reserves were …
Read More »China banned from fishing illegally -Africa
China has been banned from fishing illegally off the West African coast after officials from 24 countries met in Cameroon last month. In some areas, Chinese fishermen have pushed their local counterparts back to shore, depriving them of their jobs and livelihoods. Former fisherman Bisso Frederick, 32, now sells sandwiches …
Read More »Chinese aid contributes to West Africa’s fight against Ebola
Guinea was last week declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) free of Ebola epidemic which caused some 2,500 deaths in the country. International aid has played a role in helping Guinea’s fight against Ebola, including those from China. China was the first country to provide aid for Ebola-hit countries …
Read More »China-Africa industrial capacity cooperation fund starts operation
A China-Africa industrial capacity cooperation fund, designed to aid Africa’s development, is now active, China’s central bank said Thursday. The fund, with an initial capital of 10 billion U.S. dollars, will mainly invest in sectors like manufacturing, hi-tech, agriculture, energy, infrastructure construction and finance in African countries, the People’s Bank …
Read More »Chinese steel plant project ‘to support Nigerian oil and gas development’
Chinese steel pipe manufacturer Jiangsu Yulong Group has broken ground for a major manufacturing plant in Nigeria’s Lagos Lekki free trade zone, aimed at supplying the country’s developing oil and gas industries. China said the first of three investment phases in the Yulong Lekki project would be an estimated $50 …
Read More »Alzheimer’s treatment material found in cotton petals
Good news for African producers? Chinese researchers find material in cotton petals to treat Alzheimer’s A new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease that uses flavonoids found and extracted by Chinese researchers from cotton petals has entered clinical trial. Previously these petals were discarded but after their medicinal property were uncovered, they are …
Read More »China and Nigeria eye more fruitful results in bilateral ties
China and Nigeria — the world’s largest developing country and Africa’s most populous nation — have seen another boom year in their ties, with more fruits of win-win cooperation expected in 2016. China is Africa’s largest trading partner with trade volume hitting 220 billion U.S. dollars in 2014. Nigeria remains …
Read More »China Lilongwe Corp. Invest in New Hotel, Cigarette Plant
Malawi will soon have another five start hotel in the capital Lilongwe following an announcement by China Lilongwe Grand Holdings Corporation Limited (CLGHC) to invest US$100 million the hotel building following their attendance to first ever Malawi Investment Forum. CLGHC chief executive officer Jeff Zhang said his company was among …
Read More »China commits scholarships, training to boost Africa ties
Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has announced that China will provide 30,000 government scholarships for African students as well as 2,000 educational opportunities with degrees and diplomas, as part of the country’s aim to strengthen cooperation with Africa. Speaking at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit Xi said China will also offer 40,000 …
Read More »South African stocks, rand start year lower on weak China data
South Africa’s rand fell more than 1 percent against the dollar, and stocks dropped more than 2.6 percent on the first trading day of 2016, taking their cue from weak global markets on Monday after soft Chinese factory data. The JSE securities exchange’s Top-40 index hit a session low of …
Read More »Kenya had more Chinese tourists during festive season
Chinese tourists trooped to Kenya’s Lake Nakuru National Park during the Christmas and New Year festivities to enjoy the diverse view of the magnificent scenery characterized by endangered wildlife and various bird species. The park’s senior warden Dickson Ritan said more than 60 percent of the foreign tourists who visited …
Read More »Zimbabwe to export elephants to China – Minister
Zimbabwe plans to increase export elephants to China despite criticism from animal rights groups, Environment, Water and Climate Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri said Monday. Muchinguri-Kashiri is quoted by the state-run Herald as telling journalists in China that the southern African country was happy with conditions under which about 100 elephants exported …
Read More »Chinese-built roads ease travels in Kenya
A 250 km travel during Christmas holidays to his home village on poor roads used to be a headache for James Muriuki, who works in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Thanks to the Thika Superhighway completed by Chinese three years ago, travels have become much more comfortable. The 50 km road …
Read More »Kenya’s basketful of expectations from Chinese in 2016
As 2015 ends, Kenya has a basket full of expectations in the coming year from the Chinese, who have touched their lives in different sectors. From infrastructure to technology, Kenyans expect the Chinese to continue investing in the country, and even do more projects than they did in 2015. Bernard …
Read More »Sino-Kenya partnership in wildlife protection bears fruit
China’s robust engagement with Kenya in the area of wildlife protection has borne fruits as evidenced by the recent decline in poaching of iconic mammals including elephants and rhinos,senior officials said. wildlife protection in Kenya has borne fruits as evidenced by the recent decline in poaching of iconic mammals including …
Read More »East Africa Information Expressway to Open New Chapter in China-Africa
On the eve of the opening of the Johannesburg Summit of FOCAC, Vice-Minister Liu Lihua of MIIT, Secretary General Zhao Houliu of the ITU and communication ministers of five ECA member states jointly signed a MoU on Jointly Building an Information Expressway in East Africa, aimed at working together to …
Read More »WHO hails end of Ebola transmission in Guinea
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday declares the end of Ebola virus transmission in the Republic of Guinea as 42 days have passed since the last person confirmed to have Ebola virus disease tested negative for the second time. WHO hailed the end of Ebola transmission in Guinea marks …
Read More »China keen to boost cooperation with Ethiopia in infrastructure
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Ming said Tuesday China is keen to strengthen cooperation with Ethiopia in the infrastructure development and transportation sector. Zhang made the remarks after he visited the Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit constructed by the China Railway Group in the capital of the East African country. …
Read More »Chinese in Ghana Present Christmas Gifts to Orphans
Members of the Ghana Association of Chinese Societies on Monday presented Christmas gifts to children at the Kumasi Children’s Home, a state-run orphanage in Ghana’s second largest city Kumasi. The gifts included LED TV sets, tower fans, footballs, Christmas trees, detergents, cooking oil, rice, chocolate, and other food and drink. …
Read More »Chinese company promotes wildlife conservation in Africa
Chinese internet company Tencent says it will strengthen partnership with conservation lobbies in the East African region to boost the war against wildlife crimes. Zhou Boyun, the Director of Public Relations at Tencent Wechat, said to Xinhua that the internet company will spearhead a long-term campaign to fight illegal trade …
Read More »Zimbabwe Switches to Yuan as Reserve Currency
Zimbabwe’s surprising recent announcement that it would shift to the Chinese yuan as its reserve currency is a sign of friendship with China, but probably not much more, say regional business people and economists. The announcement last week raised eyebrows among economists outside the country. The nation’s finance minister touted …
Read More »China-Africa agricultural cooperation yields fruits
Decades of agricultural cooperation between China and Africa has yielded fruitful results on the vast African continent full of untapped potentials. Here, Xinhua reporters present three such exemplary projects that have benefited farmers in Benin, Namibia and Mozambique HI-TECH BRINGS NEW HOPE TO BENIN COTTON FARM At Okpara Farm, over …
Read More »Kenyan officials benefit from China funded HIV/Aids management program
Senior Kenyan officials from the ministries of health and education are the latest beneficiaries of a HIV/Aids management training program sponsored by China’s Ministry of Commerce. Lee Njagi, an official in the ministry of health and his counterpart from the ministry of education, Margaret Mwirigi, joined their counterparts from other …
Read More »Chinese investor donates food to children’s home in Kenya
A Chinese investor has recently donated much-needed food to the Huruma Children’s home located in Ngong on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital city Nairobi. The Chinese entrepreneur, Tai Sujun, has been donating to the Huruma Children’s Home for the past ten years as part of efforts to give back to …
Read More »China to aid Zambia construct 1st livestock vaccine production laboratory
Plans to establish Zambia’s first-ever livestock vaccine production laboratory with the help of the Chinese government have reached an advanced stage, a senior official has said. During his visit to China in March this year, President Edgar Lungu signed a number of agreements with the Chinese government, and among them …
Read More »This was the real year of the Chinese dragon in Africa
AMIDST the high-level satisfaction about China’s tripling its aid and investment package to Africa announced early this month in Johannesburg, one leader was casting his net much further out, and it was one who wasn’t even there. “I would like… to commend President Xi Jinping on the Silk Road Economic Belt and the …
Read More »Africa: Yearender – China-Africa Cooperation Ushers in New Era of Mutual Benefits
Johannesburg — The year of 2015 will go down to the annals of history as the year which saw China-Africa Cooperation relations take a giant leap forward. Politicians and experts have agreed that this is the year where the China-Africa Cooperation was at the highest level. The year started with the …
Read More »Angola – Vice-President and Chinese Ambassador Assess Cooperation
Luanda — The Angolan Vice-president, Manuel Vicente, and the Chinese ambassador, Cui Aimin, met on Wednesday morning in Luanda, to assess the cooperation relations between the two countries and envisage new areas of interchange. According to the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of China to Angola at the end of the …
Read More »Chinese medics in Sierra Leone honored with gold medal
The Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone was honored with gold medal awards presented by President Ernest Koroma along with several other individuals and institutions at a ceremony recently for its role in the country’s fight against the Ebola virus. China was the first country to send supplies to Ebola-hit …
Read More »SA receive Container Clinics from Chinese government
After the successful state visit of Chinese president Xi Jinping to South Africa, the Chinese government donated 4 General Modularized Container Clinics(worth R6 million) to the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government.
Read More »Chinese yuan to circulate in Zimbabwe in 2016
China has become the largest investor in Zimbabwe, which has been shunned by the West over its human rights record and is struggling to emerge from a deep 1999-2008 recession that forced the government to ditch its own currency in 2009. According to reports, making the yuan official, legal tender …
Read More »CHINA TO CANCEL ZIMBABWE DEBT
China will cancel about $40 million worth of Zimbabwe’s debt due to mature this year and Harare hopes to facilitate use of the yuan currency in its economy as bilateral trade increases, the Southern African country’s finance minister said on Monday. China has become the largest investor in Zimbabwe, which …
Read More »Stellar Mall receives visit from Guangdong Province delegation
On Friday, a Chinese Delegation from the Guandong Province visited Stellar Mall in Crown Mines, Johannesburg. The delegation received a tour of the mall and an update on how the mall is becoming a trading base for South Africa and Guangdong Province. The Chinese Delegation was from the ANC PBF …
Read More »Guangdong gives investment opportunities to ANC PBF members
A Chinese Delegation from the Guandong Province was hosted by the Department of Trade and Investment and the ANC Progressive Business Forum at the China (Guandong) – South Africa Investment Cooperation Seminar 2015 in Sandton. Deputy Minister of Telecommunications Lindiwe Mkhize said the FOCAC addressed key factors that needed to …
Read More »SABMiller’s Chinese partner mulls options
Hong Kong – China Resources Beer has chosen banks to advise on options for its Chinese brewery joint venture with SABMiller [JSE:SAB], people with knowledge of the matter said. China Resources Beer picked advisers including HSBC, Nomura, Rothschild and UBS Group, said the people, who asked not to be identified …
Read More »Uganda and China sign Kampala light rail MoU
Uganda and China sign Kampala light rail MoU THE governments of Uganda and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a light rail network in the Ugandan capital Kampala. China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation will construct the initial 35km phase, which has an estimated budget …
Read More »China Gives Sh15 Billion in Loans and Grants to Kenyan Ministries
In a move to deepen its relationship with Kenya, the Chinese government has dished out Sh15.16 billion to various Kenyan ministries at a State House event graced by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Chinese Minister for Commerce Gao Hucheng granted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sh4.7 billion to build new headquarters. Additionally, …
Read More »Stronger financial solutions needed to stem African refugee crisis
The EU-Africa summit on the refugee crisis was held in early November in Valletta, capital city of Malta. The meeting has not only highlighted the escalating crisis, but also put the spotlight on underdevelopment in Africa. A large number of people from African countries, such as Senegal and Eritrea, are …
Read More »Ghana-China bilateral trade to soar
More investments in sanitation to make Ghana leading player in Africa The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Madam Sun Baohong, has stated that bilateral trade between Ghana and China will hit six billion dollars by close of the year, from last year’s figure of $5.6 billion. “In the future, definitely we …
Read More »Kenya receives new railway in hundred years
The Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway is the first new railway being constructed in Kenya in a hundred years. It aims not only to improve Kenya’s infrastructure, but also to connect the entire East African region.
Read More »Cultural Exchange Celebrated by AWWF and ACWA
A delegation of the South Africa and China Women’s Forum, All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) and African Chinese Women’s Association jointly held a cultural exchange gathering in Johannesburg on November 29. The event was one of a series of activities marking the Year of China in South Africa, organized by both …
Read More »Chinese company use recycles bottles for blankets
Yi Li Da SA Manufacturing opened their business to the public on Friday when they held their ceremony to officially launch their business. The Yi Li Da Manufacturing began in China but saw it necessary to manufacture from South Africa because of the high demand of the blankets they produce. …
Read More »Malvern residents protest murders and rape on Chinese nationals
After a brutal murder and rape case in Malvern about 200, mainly Chinese, marched to the Cleveland Police Station on Tuesday morning to deliver a memorandum. The march began from the murder and rape site on St Frusquin Street. The memorandum was then handed over to the station commander where …
Read More »Interview: WTO meeting to boost Africa’s agriculture trade: experts
The upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) Nairobi meeting would offer African countries a major opportunity to improve the supply chains of agriculture produce and boost its agriculture trade, experts said ahead of the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference to be held next week. Darlington Mwape, Former Permanent Representative of Zambia to …
Read More »CCPCC ends the year with great achievements
On Friday, 11 December 2015, the Chinese Community and Policy Co-operation (CCPCC) held their year-end function in Cyrildene, Johannesburg. The Chairman of CCPCC Mr Wu Shaokang showcased every achievement and hurdle they’ve came across in 2015. The CCPCC assisted in 376 cases within the Chinese community. The CCPCC works alongside …
Read More »Chinese and Cleveland community to protest in Malvern
Members of the Chinese community in Johannesburg have rallied together in protest against a recent rape and murder in Malvern, the Cleveland Community Police Forum said at the weekend. “On 7 December a Chinese family was attacked and robbed by criminals. The 63-year-old son was brutally murdered and his 85-year-old …
Read More »Chinese-made weapons have become the best-seller in Africa
Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly in late September, President Xi Jinping announced that China would provide US$100 million of free military assistance to the African Union over the next five years to support the establishment of an African Stand-by Force for immediate response to crises. Then earlier this …
Read More »China Opens African Film And TV Research Center To Reduce Stereotypes
China on Friday opened a research center on African film and TV at Zhejiang Normal University in Jinhua, central Zhejiang Province, as part of efforts to beef up mutual understanding and cooperation. The center will focus on academic exchanges and developing talent, said Liu Hongwu, director of the center. “Although China is leading the …
Read More »King asks China for medical equipment
Durban – King Goodwill Zwelithini has appealed to the Chinese government and businesses to extend helping hands as Africa is desperate for health care facilities. The king made the call when he accepted four mobile clinics Chinese business had donated for use in rural parts of the province. The clinics, …
Read More »African Union to send ambassador to China
The African Union (AU) will send an ambassador to China to help promote bilateral ties, AU Commission spokesperson Jacob Enoh Eben said on Wednesday. The dispatch of the ambassador, whose name was not given, will be a boost to the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the AU …
Read More »Woman (85) raped and son (63) murdered
An 85-year-old woman was raped and her 63-year-old son was shot dead during a robbery in St Fransquin Street in Malvern yesterday. The Cleveland SAPS spokesperson, Constable Mpho Mashakane, said two men, one armed with a firearm, held the pair at gunpoint. “They tied the woman up, held the man at gunpoint and ransacked the …
Read More »China, Mozambique deepen ties in professional training, education
China and Mozambique have agreed to deepen cooperation in the field of professional training and education. Starting from next year, China is set to increase the number of government scholarships awarded to Mozambican students. Chinese Ambassador to Mozambique Su Jian said China welcomes more Mozambican students to study and conduct …
Read More »Chinese Picture Exhibition tackles different China-Africa ties
People’s Daily, together with the African Times, organised an Overseas Construction Achievement Picture Exhibition for Chinese Enterprise in Africa at Emperors Palace on Wednesday, 9 December, 2015. The picture exhibition showcased images taken all of Africa, covering various different articles from office parks being built to homes, roads and railway …
Read More »Chinese FM Says Implementation of Africa Industrialization Plan Underway
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday the implementation of the China-Africa Industrial Cooperation Strategy has started in three countries in East Africa and has been expanded to South Africa and Egypt in North Africa on a pilot basis. Speaking at the conclusion of a landmark Summit of the …
Read More »Land Reformation at the root of Poverty
The department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) of South Africa, together with the State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development of the Public Republic of China (LGOP) hosted the Africa-China Poverty Reduction and Development Conference at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, on December 8, 2015. …
Read More »Chinese first lady Peng attends anti-AIDS activity in South Africa
Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended an anti-AIDS advocacy activity in Johannesburg on Saturday, pledging to support Africa’s medical and health programs. Peng was here accompanying President Xi for the Johannesburg Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
Read More »China develops unique cooperation model with Africa
As more and more Chinese enterprises expand into Africa, there has been increasing interest in China’s economic activities in the continent. As well as positive feedback, there have also been some negative comments, with China having been accused of neo-colonialism, of grabbing resources and dumping low-quality products. Such criticism is …
Read More »CAD Fund reaches $5 billion target to boost China’s investment in Africa
Approved by China’s State Council, the China-Africa Development Fund, or CAD Fund, has raised another $2 billion in its third round of fund-raising to reach its $5 billion target, the fund announced recently. The capital raising, realized days ahead of the Johannesburg summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), …
Read More »52 years and counting: China’s medical aid missions to Africa
In April of 1963, China sent a medical team to Algeria. The mission marked the beginning of China’s medical assistance programs in Africa. To date Chinese medical workers have reached more than 270 million people in 42 African countries in need of medical aid. Of the total 24, 300 medical …
Read More »AU Chairperson lauds Chinese President’s speech at FOCAC summit
The Chairperson of African Union Commission (AUC) Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma on Saturday commended the speech delivered by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Johannesburg on Friday. “President Xi Jinping’s speech was great in the sense that it identified areas where …
Read More »Zuma lashes at “Chinese colonialism” in Africa
South African President Jacob Zuma on Sunday lashed at certain Western countries for slandering China’s assistance to Africa as “new colonialism”. China comes to Africa to help but not to colonize, Zuma said in an interview with Xinhua. “China is working with us and is ready to sit down and …
Read More »Xi enhances China-Africa relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping joined leaders from across Africa at a business conference on Friday and brought forth a five-pronged proposal on further deepening win-win cooperation between the world’s second-largest economy and the fast developing continent. In the high-level dialogue with Chinese and African business dignitaries, Xi told the hundreds …
Read More »ChinAfrica Magazine- FOCAC Special Edition
The State Council information Office of the People’s Republic of China hosted the launch of the ChinAfrica Magazine’s special Forum of China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) issue on Thursday in Sandton. ChinAfrica magazine was first established in China and its primary focus is publishing positive aspects of Africa and China, paying …
Read More »Stellar Mall partners with Chinese furniture manufacturers
Stellar Mall Group held a business conference and a signing ceremony with a Chinese furniture delegation group at Stellar Mall in Crown Mines, Johannesburg. The two groups signed a partnership deal that would see Stellar Mall grow in business and also benefit the Chinese company as they will have a …
Read More »Chinese firm to invest in South Africa’s coal mine
A Chinese company will buy a 34 percent stake in a South African coal mine. Qingdao Hengshun Zhongsheng Group, headquartered in eastern China’s port city of Qingdao, disclosed on Tuesday that it had inked a memorandum of understanding with Coal of Africa in a deal worth 114 million U.S. dollars. …
Read More »The ‘Chinese Zulu’ who fits right in
When you work with people, you should make an effort to learn their language, says Chinese businessman Gui Weng. Weng, of Pietermaritzburg, who arrived in South Africa about 10 years ago when he was just 19 to help his brother run his business, practises what he preaches. He speaks pitch-perfect …
Read More »Sino-Africa relationship cemented
China highly regards the Sino-Africa friendship and is determined to promote it to a higher level, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Ming said on Tuesday. Speaking at a China-Africa relations round table discussion in Johannesburg jointly held by China Public Diplomacy Association and the Independent Media Group of South Africa, …
Read More »Durban to get Chinese fibre-optic plant
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Company has announced plans to establish a telecommunications fibre cable manufacturing facility at the Dube TradePort. Chinese fibre-optic cable manufacturer Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Company (YOFC) has announced plans to establish a telecommunications fibre cable manufacturing facility at the Dube TradePort north of Durban. …
Read More »First Lady Peng Liyuan tours Zimbabwe
China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, who is accompanying her husband on a visit to Zimbabwe, toured the Grace Mugabe Children’s Home.
Read More »Zimbabwe inks deals with China
Harare – Chinese President Xi Jinping – who arrives in South Africa today – signed mega investment deals with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe yesterday after a colourful visit to Harare, where he was treated to a 21-gun salute and welcomed by Chinese nationals, school children and ruling Zanu-PF supporters lining …
Read More »China-Africa summit: what to look for beyond the hype and hypocrisy
The Africa-China summit will provide an opportunity to get a feel for how the Chinese President is responding to democratic developments in Africa. Beijing’s selection of South Africa to host the China-Africa heads of state summit may indicate Chinese President Xi Jinping’s personal commitment to the continent. This is the …
Read More »Africa to focus on China debt at Jo’burg summit as commodities slump
Some African countries may seek to renegotiate repayment of existing debts to China as a way of helping their economies hit by lower crude and commodity prices, but will not turn down offers of new loans by the Asian giant at a summit this week. African countries will also seek …
Read More »Xi’s Zimbabwe visit to elevate bilateral ties to new high
Over the decades since Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980, bilateral relations with China have been stable and friendly, observers say, and the upcoming state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping is undoubtedly going to elevate the tie to a new high. Nhamo Mhiripiri, a professor at the Midlands State University, said …
Read More »China to promote Cooperation with Africa- Wang Yi
China will announce new measures to promote cooperation with Africa at an upcoming summit, said Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday. Wang said China will help Africa with industrialization, food security, public health and disease prevention. Wang made the remarks at the ministry’s 15th Lanting Forum on the upcoming Forum …
Read More »Chinese-South African firms sign deals worth $930 mln
Deals with South African firms comes before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Africa where he is expected to announce economic aid. Chinese firms have signed a total of 23 business deals worth $930 million with 50 South African companies, who are keen to increase exports of high value-added products. Chinese …
Read More »Business Forum to open doors for China-South Africa
The Ministry of Commerce of China together with the Trade and Investment of South Africa held a business forum for China inward buying mission on November 27 at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The business forum was held to introduce businesses to each other and create a networking space …
Read More »Chinese firms to assist Kenya to develop geothermal power
Chinese firms are ready to assist Kenya to develop its huge geothermal resources, a Chinese official said on Monday. Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Liu Xianfa told an investment conference in Nairobi that Chinese firms have the expertise required to tap into the renewable energy source. “Chinese companies are well prepared …
Read More »China to announce fresh aid for Africa
China is set to announce new aid to African nations when President Xi Jinping visits Zimbabwe and South Africa next month, a senior Chinese official said on Wednesday. The trip is likely to boost China’s relations with Africa, which supplies oil and raw materials such as copper and uranium to …
Read More »Tantalising opportunities for Africa, China
Ahead of the Forum on China-Africa Co-operation (FOCAC) in Johannesburg on December 4 and 5, Independent Media’s Foreign Editor Shannon Ebrahim had a Q&A interview with Tian Xuejun, the People’s Republic of China’s ambassador to South Africa. This year marks the 15th anniversary of FOCAC, and the Johannesburg Summit is …
Read More »China’s military makes move into Africa
China is establishing its first military base in Africa, according to a top U.S. general, providing yet another sign of its growing reach beyond the Asia Pacific. “They are going to build a base in Djibouti, so that will be their first military location in Africa,” U.S. Army Gen. David …
Read More »China and African nations increase financial cooperation to build opportunities
Bilateral cooperation between China and African nations have gradually shifted beyond infrastructure development and trade to cover areas such as finance. CCTV’s Liu Xinqing reports. Financial cooperation is greatly needed to push Sino-African relations a step further. China became the largest trade partner to Africa in 2009. Bilateral trade volume …
Read More »Kenya tea farmers, manufacturers turn to Chinese financing to expand
Kenya is the world’s largest exporter of black tea, but various restrictions prevent greater profit gains from tea. Manufacturers are now turning to support from Chinese companies to add more value and focus on products that can fetch higher prices in the international market. Kenya is known for its black …
Read More »Signing ceremony at the Hyatt Hotel
South Africa and Chinese industries held a signing ceremony for a trade agreement that cemented future business ventures between the two countries, at the Hyatt Hotel. The Zhongshan Bureu of Commerce, Zhongshan Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, People’s Government of Guzhen Town, Nantou Town and Xiaolan Town co-hosted the ceremony …
Read More »What does China’s role in Africa say about its growing global footprint?
China’s ties to Africa are likely to get stronger this year as the world’s biggest economy appears poised to once again double its investments across the fast-growing continent. The run-up to the sixth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) to be held early next month in South Africa is under way. The forum …
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Read More »Nuclear and renewable: S.Africa’s ambitious new energy mix
JOHANNESBURG – Heavily reliant on coal-fired electricity, South Africa is launching ambitious new projects aimed at diversifying its energy sources and avoiding the regular power cuts that have hobbled the economy in recent years. Solar and wind energy plants are mushrooming across the country while the government is planning a …
Read More »Chinese engagement in wildlife conservation to boost African economies: scholar
China’s role in promoting wildlife conservation in Africa will help support economic growth in countries relying on tourism, says a senior wildlife conservation official. Chinese support is also needed to help them deal with the impact of climate change, which has affected wildlife at major parks, said Dr. Philip Murithi, …
Read More »China-Mozambique Friendship Primary School enrols open
Students of China-Mozambique Friendship Primary School cheer in classroom in Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, on Nov. 13, 2015. The China-Mozambique Friendship Primary School, opening for enrollment in March this year, is one of China’s aid projects in Mozambique.
Read More »China donates to the African Union Commission
China has donated $2 million to the African Union Commission to support the establishment of the African Center for Disease Control (ACDC). The grant documents were signed on 13th November 2015 at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa by the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Mr. …
Read More »Overseas Chinese World Conference for Promoting Peaceful Reunification of China
On November 7, 2015 the Overseas Chinese World Conference for Promoting Peaceful Reunification of China was held at Gold Reef City where various South African members of parliament, Mozambique parliamentary leaders and Chinese Business leaders were present. The Chinese World Conference for Promoting Peaceful Reunification of China is a conference that …
Read More »All African Peace Association delegation committee
Overseas Chinese Affairs Office led by the Vice Minister Mr Tan Tian Xing, met with the Chinese Community leaders in Cyrildene, Johannesburg on November 07, 2015. They moved on to the All Africa Peace Association where the Chairman Mr Lee Xinjuen, spoke about his association and opened a discussion about …
Read More »China to provide more bore-holes
China is to provide 1,000 bore-holes for Ghanaians in five out of the 10 administrative Regions at a cost of $12.0 million. An agreement to that effect was signed between the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Sun Baohong and Minister for Finance, Seth Terkper. Ms Sun said the project would help …
Read More »Vice Minister Tian Xing Visits Chinese CPF
Overseas Chinese Affairs Office led by the Vice Minister Mr Tan Tian Xing, met with the Chinese Community leaders in Cyrildene, Johannesburg on November 07, 2015. The delegation arrived at the Chinese CPF where they were welcomed by the Chinese community representatives and business leaders. They were updated on how …
Read More »Chinese, African forum urged to table wildlife, environmental issues
A group of respected Chinese and African business and policy leaders have called on organizers of the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in December to include wildlife and environmental issues on the diplomatic agenda. The civil society leaders and celebrities from Africa and China said in a joint statement …
Read More »At least 7 Chinese tourists among hostages in Bamako
At least three people have been killed in Bamako, Mali after a group of attackers armed with guns and grenades stormed a luxury hotel in the capital, Bamako, taking around 170 people hostage. Malian special forces were later seen launching an assault on the Radisson hotel, with the country’s state …
Read More »XIAOMI MAY LAUNCH MI 5 AND REDMI NOTE 2 ON NOV 24
Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi is coming to South Africa from 22-28 November and will launch two devices through distributor MIA Group. On the other hand, many rumoured reports suggest that Mi 5; a high-end flagship and Redmi Note 2 Pro; mid-range flagship phabet will be unveiled at the November 24 …
Read More »Roundup: China condemns IS after hostage killing
China has condemned the Islamic State (IS) group for killing a Chinese national, promising a crackdown on terrorism. “Terrorism is the common enemy of human beings,” Chinese President Xi Jinping said in Manila on Thursday, after the Chinese Foreign Ministry had confirmed the death of a man named as Fan …
Read More »ZTE sets sights on doubling market share in Africa
CHINESE telecommunications equipment and systems company ZTE says it is aiming to double its market share in Africa to 20% within the next few years as it seeks to dominate the telecommunications industry. The company is banking on its cheap smartphone range and its partnerships with mobile giants such as …
Read More »China-built wells provide safe drinking water to Mozambicans
China-built wells provide safe drinking water to Mozambicans. Photos show local residents fetch water with a well thanks to a China-aid project, in Bilene district, Gaza Provinces, Mozambique. Chinese engineers had worked for half a year in 2014, drilling 100 wells in the area. Data from the Bilene authority show …
Read More »China commits 12.5 mln USD to rural water project in Ghana
The Chinese government will provide 1,000 boreholes for Ghanaians in six out of the 10 administrative Regions. Chinese Ambassador to Ghana Sun Baohong and Ghana’s Minister for Finance Seth Terkper have signed and exchanged notes to that effect. The Chinese ambassador noted that some of the immediate benefits of the …
Read More »Hebei delegation discuss Investment with GIC
A delegation from Hebei City visited the Gauteng Investment Centre (GIC) in Sandton, Johannesburg on November 17 where they discussed investment opportunities available in Gauteng. The delegation, led by Mr Yang Yong, Vice Chairman of Foreign Culture Exchange Association of Hebei, asked about the different types of investment opportunities that …
Read More »SA partners with China in Wildlife Conservation Youth Forum
The Wildlife Conservation Youth Forum was held on November 17 in Tswane between the Ministry of State Forestry Administration of the People’s Republic of China and the Department of Environmental Affairs of the Republic of South Africa. Deputy Minister of State Forestry Administration of the People’s Republic of China Mr …
Read More »Africa-China Technology and Services Expo
The 2015 Africa-China Commodities, Technology and Services Expo and Chongqing Export Commodities Expo was held from 12 to 14 Nov. In Addis Ababa. The Expo is also coincided with the China-Ethiopia Industry and Commerce Cooperation Forum with aim of enhancing business cooperation among China, Ethiopia, and other African nations. More …
Read More »China-Africa Local Government Cooperation Forum
The 2nd Forum on China-Africa Local Government Cooperation was held on November 10th in Beijing with focus on Municipal Capacity Building, Industrial Cooperation and Inclusive Development. China’s top diplomat State Councilor Yang Jiechi attended the forum and gave a key-note speech. Representatives from local governments of 26 African countries and …
Read More »13 African journalists tour China
China is courting African journalists to help tell the success stories of that country to the world. Consequently, it has put in place programmes to enable African journalists to visit China for periods ranging between two weeks and 10 months, during which the journalists will be exposed to everything about …
Read More »Chinese investment in Africa has fallen 40% this year—but it’s not all bad news
As more signs of a slowing Chinese economy materialize, worries about how Africa will be affected have reached a new high. Chinese investment in Africa fell 40% in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year, ending up around $1.2 billion, according to Chinese officials …
Read More »Kenya hails China’s contribution in unemployment alleviation
NAIROBI, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) — China is contributing immensely in the alleviation of employment in Kenya, a senior Kenyan government official has said. The Deputy Director in the Ministry of Education Science and Technology Meshck Opwora said China’s commitment to Kenya through its enterprises is vastly contributing to employment creation …
Read More »Store manager shot and killed in China Gate mall
A 51 year-old store manager was shot and killed at the China Gate Mall in Kempton Park West on Monday morning. Captain Tsekiso Mofokeng said, “Five unknown men entered the KIC store and pretended to be shopping. After a while they held the manager hostage and demanded that customers get …
Read More »South Africa and China sign nuclear energy cooperation pact
Nuclear energy regulators in South Africa and China have signed a technical cooperation agreement as Africa’s most industrialised economy presses forward with controversial plans to build eight new nuclear reactors. The deal, which includes “licensing procedures, vendor inspections, inspector training and joint inspections and technical support“, was signed last week …
Read More »South Africa: Brics Leaders Condemn Terror Attacks in Paris
Brics leaders, including SA President Jacob Zuma, have condemned the terror attacks this weekend that took place in Paris, the Presidency said on Sunday. “The leaders strongly condemned the abhorrent terror attacks in Paris. They expressed their condolences to the families of the victims and extended their wishes for the …
Read More »China’s Vice Minister of Commerce meets AU deputy
Qian Keming, China’s Vice Minister of Commerce, on Nov. 13 met and held discussions with Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the AU Commission, at the AU Headquarters, during which they signed the exchange notes of a cash amounting to $2 million from China to the AU Commission followed by a …
Read More »Mugabe elated as Chinese leader set to visit
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has described Chinese President Xi Jinping’s forthcoming visit this December as of great significance to Zimbabwe. Xi’s trip will mark the second time that a Chinese state leader has visited the country since the establishment of diplomatic ties with one another. This year marks the 35th anniversary …
Read More »Xi on BRICS: “Pure gold fears no fire”
Chinese President X Jinping in a meeting with his BRICS counterparts said the five countries need to upgrade their economic structures for long-term development. “China stands ready to share development opportunities with other BRICS countries and lift our economic cooperation,” he said at a BRICS leaders’ meeting held in the …
Read More »Brics calls on G20 for increased co-operation
The Brics group of emerging nations yesterday called on the Group of 20 leading developed and developing nations to strengthen their macroeconomic policy cooperation to mitigate the negative effects of a weak global economy. The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, who met on the sidelines of …
Read More »Zuma jets off to G20 Summit
President Jacob Zuma will represent South Africa at the annual G20 Summit taking place in Antalya, Turkey, this weekend, the Presidency said on Friday. Each year, the G20 brings together the world’s major advanced and emerging economies to talk about issues that are of global and regional concern, and to …
Read More »Zhongshan Municipality trade ceremony with SA
South Africa and Chinese industries signed a trade and partnership agreement that cemented future business ventures between the two countries. Zhongshan Municipality People’s Government organised the signing ceremony that will build a network among businesses and empower each other in their areas of interest. The Zhongshan Bureu of Commerce, Zhongshan …
Read More »Zimbabwe: SA, Chinese Companies to Set up Steel Manufacturing and PVC Plants
A LOCAL company, Tradecode Investments says it is close to securing a $20 mln investment from two separate investors for the construction of a steel manufacturing plant as well as a factory to produce PVC ceilings in Chiredzi. The company’s managing director Venancio Kurauone said the investors from South Africa …
Read More »Wesgro to meet with Chinese tourism trade over visa regulations
Tomorrow a Western Cape trade delegation will address delegates in Beijing at a Tourism Trade Networking Session organized by Wesgro and South African Tourism. The delegation, that includes Premier Helen Zille, Minister of Economic Opportunities Alan Winde, and representatives from Wesgro, is on a week-long trade mission to boost business …
Read More »SA punts wine in China
A delegation from the Western Cape government, led by Premier Helen Zille, is visiting two big international food and wine shows this week in Shanghai to explore trade, tourism and investment opportunities for South African exporters. Even as China’s industrial engine slows, the people’s appetite for exotic food and beverages …
Read More »China splurges on world’s biggest online shopping spree
Shoppers spent around $9 billion in the first 12 hours of China’s “Singles Day” sale on Wednesday, e-commerce giant Alibaba said, in the world’s biggest online shopping day. Total gross merchandise volume, a measure of sales, matched the 2014 US dollar total of $9.3 billion just after 12:30 pm (0430 …
Read More »SA schools to teach Mandarin
Mandarin will be taught in South Africa next year but those who opt to take it can rest easy as the language will not be examined. Speaking in the Gauteng legislature yesterday, Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi confirmed the subject would be offered but said it would not be compulsory …
Read More »China-Africa trade approaches $300 billion in 2015
China’s trade with African states has grown about ten times in the last decade, with the total value likely to hit $300 billion this year, according to the Fourth China-Africa Industrial Forum (CAIF), which opened Monday in Beijing. China’s trade with Africa recorded $10 billion in 2000. Last year, the …
Read More »Chinese acupuncture works magic for Namibian patients
Amalia Nguavava, 69, sits on a hospital chair with a hint of a smile, needles protruding from her knee. It has become part and parcel of her routine as the Namibian gets acupuncture therapy three times a week at the Chinese Acupuncture department in the Namibian capital, Windhoek. For Amalia, …
Read More »One and a half year discussions led to Xi-Ma meet
Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou, the leaders of the two sides across the Taiwan Straits, are expected to meet in Singapore on November 7. But when did the two sides start to work out the historic meeting? Zhang Zhijun, head of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, hinted …
Read More »Xi-Ma meet deserves the world’s applause
Chinese mainland authorities announced Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping and Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou will meet in Singapore on Saturday to exchanges views on peaceful development across the Straits. The Xi-Ma meeting is a major breakthrough in relations between Taiwan and the mainland. It will exert a positive influence …
Read More »SA inks trade deal with China
China and South Africa signed a trade, investment and partnership agreement on Friday that cemented KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa’s business ventures with the country. The Chinese southern province of Guangdong brought 80 enterprises to KZN last week to share information on how the two provinces could work together to empower …
Read More »Life of Melody
The Shenzhen Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese of Shenzhen hosted a Cultural Exchange event at Gold Reef City in Celebration of Heritage Day. The event was organised by Hakka Association as part of the ‘Year of China’ celebrations. Life of Melody dancing one …
Read More »Peaceful Reunification promoted all round
On November 7, 2015 the Overseas Chinese World Conference for Promoting Peaceful Reunification of China was held at Gold Reef City where various South African members of parliament, Mozambique parliamentary leaders and Chinese Business leaders were present. South African Telecommunications Minister SIyabonga Cwele delivered his remarks at the Overseas Chinese …
Read More »Tan Tian Xing visits JHB Chinese Community
Overseas Chinese Affairs Office led by the Vice Minister Mr Tan Tian Xing, met with the Chinese Community leaders in Cyrildene, Johannesburg on November 07, 2015. The delegation arrived at the Chinese CPF where they were welcomed by the Chinese community representatives and business leaders. They were updated on how …
Read More »Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma rides high-speed train in China
Africa Union chairperson rides high-speed train in China:http://english.cntv.cn/2015/11/02/VIDE1446418682080869.shtml The chairperson of the African Union, Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma, is continuing a six-day visit to Beijing at the invitation of the Chinese foreign minister. Zuma took a high-speed train from Beijing to Tianjin on Saturday and visited the Tianjin high-speed train station …
Read More »Chinese pilot killed after crashing into perimeter fence at PE airport
A YOUNG overseas pilot, killed when his aircraft plunged into the Port Elizabeth Airport perimeter fence, was part of a George-based international training programme to fly commercial aircraft. Chinese national Qianlong “Jerome” Zhang, 23, was killed while attempting to make an emergency landing minutes after taking off at 1pm on …
Read More »South Africa: Chinese State Councilor Meets Home Affairs Minister
State Councilor Guo Shengkun met with South African Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba on Thursday afternoon. Guo said China was willing to work with South Africa to contribute more to bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, so as to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of two countries. During the meeting, …
Read More »Moments of life
The Shenzhen Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese of Shenzhen hosted a Cultural Exchange event at Gold Reef City in Celebration of Heritage Day. The event was organised by Hakka Association as part of the ‘Year of China’ celebrations. Moments of life magician kept …
Read More »Video: Shandong Heavy Truck Accessories Launch 2015
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Read More »Fisher Girl
The Shenzhen Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese of Shenzhen hosted a Cultural Exchange event at Gold Reef City in Celebration of Heritage Day. The event was organised by Hakka Association as part of the ‘Year of China’ celebrations. The Fisher Girl took the …
Read More »Moon Light Doll
Moon Light Doll performance took place at Gold reef City during the Cultural Exchange event in Celebration of Heritage Day. The event was organised by Hakka Association as part of the ‘Year of China’ celebrations and hosted by the Shenzhen Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government Federation of Returned Overseas …
Read More »Grace shoots 63 to lead WGC in China
South African Branden Grace shot a sparkling nine-under 63 to take a one-shot lead in the first round of the WGC-HSBC Champions on Thursday while Rory McIlroy overcame a bout of food poisoning to finish five strokes back. World number three McIlroy had been bedridden for two days and missed …
Read More »Nkosana Dlamini-Zuma talks Africa with Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with chair of the African Union (AU) Commission Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma in Beijing on Tuesday. “China attaches great importance to China-Africa ties,” Wang said, adding China-AU cooperation has strongly boosted the relations between China and Africa and promoted the unity and cooperation among developing …
Read More »CHINA HAS BECOME SA’S BIGGEST TRADING PARTNER
Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa says China has become South Africa’s biggest trading partner because both countries benefit. The government has come under fire in many quarters because of its relationship with China due to its human rights record. Ramaphosa was answering questions in the National Assembly this afternoon. “We trade more …
Read More »Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Zhang Gaoli in China
Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli met with visiting African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma in Beijing on Monday, voicing China’s support for the continental union. Zhang said China attaches great importance to the ties with the AU and backs the union’s commitment to the undertakings of peace and development in …
Read More »Chinese Embassy donates in Soweto
The Chinese Embassy donated food and blanket packages to more than 200 seniors in Soweto on Oct. 30 in cooperation with the local Chinese community.
Read More »Video: Money hand over to Khumalo family
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Read More »Gert-Johan Coetzee’s new Collection
Designer Gert-Johan Coetzee celebrated the world’s most precious resource with his brand new Autumn/Spring Collection for South African Fashion Week to raise awareness on our precious commodity. “Water is the essence of life, and we should treat it as precious. My new collection came from that: it’s a celebration of …
Read More »Africa: China Enhances Cooperation With African Media Industry
Johannesburg — A total of 11 media enterprises and companies from China and Africa signed five cooperation agreements on Wednesday in a bid to enhance cooperation in TV and radio fields. The agreements were reached at Discop Africa 2015 in Johannesburg. Launched in 2008, Discop Africa is the most important …
Read More »Scarecrow Dance
Scarecrow Dance dance crew kept on bringing the heat, performance after performance at the Cultural Exchange event in Gold Reef City. The event was in celebration of Heritage Day and was hosted by the Shenzhen Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese of Shenzhen and organised by …
Read More »South Africa: Premier Helen Zille Visits China to Bolster Trade and Investment
Premier Helen Zille and MEC Winde to boost China-Western Cape trade ties Premier Helen Zille and Economic Opportunities Minister Alan Winde will lead a delegation to China to bolster trade and investment between that region and the Western Cape. Premier Zille and Minister Winde will depart for the official visit …
Read More »SA Navy chief visits China
Vice Admiral Samuel Hlongwane, Chief of the South African Navy, is visiting China, where he met with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Wu Shengli. Shengli is a member of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC) and commander of the Navy of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). He met Hlongwane in Beijing …
Read More »Flavoured Fish
Flavoured Fish dancing captivated audiences at Gold Reef City during the Cultural Exchange event in Celebration of Heritage Day. The event was organised by Hakka Association as part of the ‘Year of China’ celebrations.
Read More »Donations pour in for Khumalo Family
The Chinese community donated R100 000 to the family of their employee who lost his life in the line of duty. Mrs Khumalo and their son were invited to the Chinese Community Police Forum’s offices in Cyrildene were the cheque was presented to them. The money was raised by the …
Read More »WISH
WISH dance crew kept on bringing the heat, performance after performance at the Cultural Exchange event in Gold Reef City. The event was in celebration of Heritage Day and was hosted by the Shenzhen Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese of Shenzhen and organised by …
Read More »Africa touted as ‘next China’ in retail
The African continent is experiencing rapid retail expansion, and is being compared to China in 1987 when it was predicated to be the next big thing. AT Kearney’s 2015 has listed Sub-Saharan Africa as the ‘big story’ for 2040, similar to that of China 30 years ago, where today, retailers …
Read More »China expresses interest in renewable energy investment
In Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is this week hosting the fifth conference on Climate and Development in Africa, where discussions are centred on investments in renewable energy sources. A UN representative told Xinhua at the three-day conference that China has expressed interest in partnering with Africa in the development of renewable energy sources …
Read More »DA helps Ivory Park Primary School get school equipment
Eight DVD players were donated to the Ivory Park Primary School on Tuesday with the help of the Democratic Alliance Shadow Member of the Mayoral Committee for Public Safety Councillor Michael Sun who. Councillor Sun was approached by the school to assist them to get the equipment that they need …
Read More »China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade
China’s slowing growth, coupled with the fall in commodity prices, could see African exports to the Asian country almost halve in value this year – from a reported $116bn in 2014 to around $60bn. This is according to recent research by Standard Bank’s senior political economist, Simon Freemantle. Over the …
Read More »Heavy Truck Accessories Product launch
The launch of the Heavy Truck Accessories Product was held at the Shunde Restaurant in Cyrildene on Tuesday, highlighting an industry that has many opportunities yet it is hardly explored. The Heavy Truck Accessories Product was organised by the Jinan, Shandong Province and the Government Economic and Trade Delegation. The …
Read More »What to Expect at This Year’s Mega China-Africa Summit
The 6th Forum on China Africa Cooperation that will be held in December in Johannesburg comes at critical time in the Sino-African relationship. The combination of China’s slowing economy, a major slump in global commodity prices and a dramatic 84 percent YOY plunge in Chinese investment in Africa will no …
Read More »Chinese vice premier voices support for African Union
BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) — Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli met with visiting African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma in Beijing on Monday, voicing China’s support for the continental union. Zhang said China attaches great importance to the ties with the AU and backs the union’s commitment to the undertakings …
Read More »Stellar Mall set to soar with DTI partnership
As the start of a national and international footprint, Stellar Mall trade and exhibition centre, as a trade hub, is uniquely positioned to open doors to several wide ranging markets in South Africa, Southern Africa and overseas. To add to this, there exists huge scope for developing upstarts, grow and …
Read More »Xiaomi to Sell Smartphones in Africa, in Search of Growth Outside China
BEIJING—Xiaomi Corp. will begin sales in Africa this month, as the Chinese smartphone maker continues its overseas expansion to offset a slowing domestic market. Xiaomi will pass along a wide range of functions to an African distributor, suggesting the difficulty of reproducing its innovative online sales model in other markets. …
Read More »SA Short Film”Elf” Selected for Screening at the 14th ISFVF 2015
The 14th International Student Film and Video Festival (ISFVF) was held at the Beijing Film Academy in October. South African short film “Elf” was nominated in the category of Fiction and screened during the festival. “Elf” is directed by Amy Van Houten from the University of the Witwatersrand, which has …
Read More »War Horse in China: South African Puppet Design and Fabrication
War Horse,the award-winning UK stage production that features groundbreaking puppetry work by South African’s Handspring Puppet Company, is making its Chinese premiere this October. The production has been seen by over 5 million people worldwide since its opening at the National Theatre in London in 2007. Ms Christine Rossi, Political …
Read More »Beijing flights resumed with Air China, SAA code-share
Air China held another launch Friday evening at Emperors Palace, which had the Acting CEO of SAA Thuli Mpshe as a keynote speaker. “For us, Air China is a fitting and dependable ally, ensuring good customer service in a highly dynamic and ruthless industry.” She highlighted that both airlines that …
Read More »Tourism expected to ascend with Air China Flight
The launch of Air China’s direct flight from Johannesburg to Beijing was on Friday, giving new hope to South African tourism. The launch happened “just in time” as Chinese travellers will no longer be expected to provide their biometric data in person when applying for a visa in China and …
Read More »SOUTH AFRICA TO RELAX VISA RULES AFTER MONTHS OF DECLINE
The South African government has announced that it will relax its visa rules after a significant drop in the number of tourists coming to the country. According to the South African tourism leaders, the current rules make it very hard for foreigners to visit the country, causing the sector to …
Read More »Pleasurable Inauguration by Chinese CPF and Business Society
Nelson Mandela Bay Chinese Community Police Forum Inauguration and South African Business Society Inauguration held their joint inauguration ceremony on October 25 in Port Elizabeth. The event received a massive crowd that helped the two associations celebrate in style. The event was graced with the presence of the Chairman of …
Read More »ACP Worldwide appointed as Air China GSA in South Africa
ACP Worldwide has been chosen as the cargo general sales agent (GSA) across South Africa for Air China and will sell capacity on the airline’s first ever non-stop, direct flight between China and Africa. Services will operate from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport three times a week – on a …
Read More »Police Department from Fujian visit SA
A delegation from the Chinese Police Department from Fujian China led by Mr Xia Gang, visited the South African Chinese Community and Police Cooperation centre in Johannesburg this week. The Chinese Community Police Forum Chairman Mr Wu Shaokang welcomed the delegation and introduced them to various Chinese Community Associations, particularly …
Read More »Yang Peidong visits Chinese Businesses in JHB
The Vice General Consular Yang Peidong visited a Chinese Shopping centre in Johannesburg this week to warn them about safety and security measures as the festive season approaches. Mr Peidong also visited quite a number of Chinese Shopping centres in the Johannesburg area and also stopped by the ESS Chinese …
Read More »African growth feels the strain from China’s slowdown
A collapse in commodity prices, emerging market volatility and the slowdown in China mean that sub-Saharan Africa is set to endure its slowest pace of economic growth since the global recession in 2009, according to the International Monetary Fund. Over the past 15 years, Africa has boasted many of the …
Read More »China aid splurge fails to bridge credibility gap in Africa
Few policymakers in the developing world trust China’s advice — this is the message of a survey that points to the limitations of Beijing’s efforts to project “soft power” in poorer countries despite spending billions to curry favour in recent years. Between 2000 and 2013 China provided almost $95bn in …
Read More »Pace at peace in China
South Africa’s Lee-Anne Pace is taking a holiday approach to her title defence in the Blue Bay LPGA at the Greentown Blue Bay Resort on Hainan Island in China this week. “I’ve got given a suite this week as the defending champion, which is just amazing,” said Pace at her …
Read More »China slams US warship sail-by near artificial islands
“The United States defied China on Tuesday by sending a warship close to artificial islands the rising Asian power is building in disputed waters.” The move has prompted Beijing to furiously denounce what it called a threat to its sovereignty. The USS Lassen passed within 12 nautical miles – the …
Read More »Chinese Community Raise funds for family
The South African Chinese Community and Police Cooperation Centre raised funds for the family of the security guard who lost his life in the line of duty on October 16 2015. The security guard left young children and a wife and the community feels compelled to assist them financially. The …
Read More »NF Online presents authentic Chinese Cuisine Cooking Show
NF Online is on a mission to show audiences that they can prepare mouth-watering authentic Chinese dishes using fresh, readily available ingredients. Why order takeout when you can actually make a quick and healthy Chinese meal with what you already have in your kitchen? Chef Chiss Kop explores all that …
Read More »Beijing flies non-stop to South Africa
Air China announced at its 23 October press conference in Beijing that it will commence the Beijing-Johannesburg direct service on 29 October 2015. In attendance were Ms Rosemary Mashaba, Minister Plenipotentiary at the South African Embassy in China; Mr Wang Mingyuan, Vice President of Air China, Mr Mai Bo, Country …
Read More »Mugabe awarded ‘China’s Nobel peace prize’
Robert Mugabe, the Zimbabwean president, is being honoured for supposedly “injecting fresh energy” into the global quest for harmony. The chairperson of an award dubbed China’s Nobel peace prize has defended the decision to honour Robert Mugabe, the Zimbabwean president, for supposedly “injecting fresh energy” into the global quest for …
Read More »Sino-UK ties enjoy “golden era”
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s UK visit from October 19 to 23 is of great significance to China’s relations with the UK and other European countries, read a commentary published by People’s Daily on Monday that also analyzed the global impact of China-EU ties. Chinese Ambassador to Britain Liu Xiaoming previously …
Read More »Blair: All UK parties enthusiastic about further developing ties with China
“President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the UK will usher in a ‘golden decade’ and a new dimension for cooperation between China and the UK.” “President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the UK will usher in a ‘golden decade’ and a new dimension for cooperation between China and the UK.” …
Read More »China, UK forge extensive, strong and pioneering partnership
The mention of Britain often evokes mixed feelings among the Chinese people. Britain waged the Opium War against China in 1840, initiating a dark episode in modern Chinese history. It had years of frictions with China over the transfer of Hong Kong, and only officially recognized China’s full sovereignty over …
Read More »North West premier to host Chinese delegation
North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo would host a delegation from Henan Province in China, for “China Week in Bokone Bophirima Province”. Mahumapelo would host Vice-Governor Li Ya of Henan Province in China in the capital city of Bokone Bophirima Province, Mahikeng, from Wednesday to Friday. The delegation, led by Ya would …
Read More »Vodacom sale proceeds to fund SA’s first Brics bank payment
THE government will fund its first payment towards the Brics bank from the sale of its Vodacom shares. Questions about how the government would finance the payments have swirled since South Africa announced its participation in the bank‚ especially as the February budget made no allocation for it. However‚ on …
Read More »Cyrildene takes steps to improve
On October 20 the JMPD from the Cleveland held a meeting with the Chinese Community Police Forum, Chinese Business Forum and Residence Forum. The Councillor of the Cyrildene area was also present. The meeting was organised by the residence forum after a number of concerns were raised in the area …
Read More »Chinese card UnionPay company plans to boost SA’s flagging tourism industry
UnionPay, one of the world’s largest card payments companies, plans to give South Africa’s flagging tourism industry a lift by promoting Cape Town over the year end holidays as a destination to its massive, largely Asia-based cardholders. This could not come at a better time as Chinese tourism to SA …
Read More »Chinese Community associations celebrated in North West
The anniversary of the Founding of South Africa Chinese Community and Police Co-Operation Centre North West Province Branch was held in Rusternburg, North West on Sunday. The event was combined with the 10th Anniversary of the Founding of Southern Africa North West Province Fujian Overseas Chinese Association. The event celebrated …
Read More »South Africa: China Pledges R660 Billion for SA Industrialisation
China pledged $50bn (R660bn) towards industrialisation projects in South Africa on Tuesday, ahead of its upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. The pledge was announced during a courtesy visit by Zhang Xiangchen, vice minister of commerce of China, and Lionel October, director-general of the Department of Trade and Industry (the DTI), …
Read More »Lions Gate security puts his life on the line
Friday the 16th October 2015 suspects attempted a heist posing as a delivery van thus gaining entry onto the premises. They proceeded towards the unit they were targeting and attacked the occupants gaining what they wanted. On their escape Lions Gate Security were alerted and then went into pursuit …
Read More »Early human beings made first trip from Africa to China, not Europe
For years, it was widely believed that early human beings made their first travel from the African continent to nearby Europe 60,000 years ago. Recently unearthed ancient teeth, however, suggest that Homo sapiens were not Europe-bound during their first journey out of Africa. They were, in fact, headed towards East …
Read More »Lung cancer and second hand smoking
Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, which causes an estimated 160,000 deaths each year. Yet not all people with lung cancer are, or were, smokers. Second-hand smoke is thought to be the third-leading cause of lung cancer. If you are constantly around people that smoke, whether the smoke …
Read More »Chinese CPF resolve visa matters at OR Tambo
The Chinese CPF received a report from a Chinese national that his family was being detained and investigated by Home Affairs at OR Tambo International Airport. The Chinese CPF found that the detainee’s current visa did not reflect on the system which led to Home Affairs being suspicious. The Chinese …
Read More »Chiss Kop: The Benefits of Eating Green Peppers
Fiber A 1-cup serving of green peppers contains 2.5 grams of fibre toward the daily recommendation of 21 to 25 grams for women and the 30 to 38 grams for men. When you take in enough fiber on a daily basis, your digestive system works more efficiently, which means you’re …
Read More »Interview: Chinese investments in Africa help revitalize Africa’s economy
NAIROBI, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — China’s role in helping revitalize infrastructure and financial investment across Africa is gaining momentum ahead of the forthcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit set to be held in South Africa in December, Kenyan expert said on Monday. Chinese investment in infrastructure development, financial and …
Read More »Wang Rongbao visits Chinese CPF
The Johannesburg Chinese Community Police Forum has received a visitor from the Guangdong Federation of Returned Overseas office in China on Tuesday. Ms Wang visited the office for the time yesterday and after she took a tour around the building, seeing the pictures and awards given to the Chinese CPF, …
Read More »Weihai (South African) Investment and Trade Fair a great Success
Weihai Municipal Bureau of Commerce and the Shandong Overseas Association of Southern Africa held an Investment and Trade Fair at Emperors Palace on Tuesday 12. Trade, economics and partnership were at the forefront of the Weihai (South African) Investment and Trade Fair Overseas Chinese gathering, with the speakers all discussing …
Read More »Yang Jiechi talks Sino-Africa relations with President Jacob Zuma
South African President Jacob Zuma meets Chinese state councilor in Johannesburg South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma met with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi in Johannesburg on Saturday, ahead of an upcoming summit in the city that President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend. During the meeting, Zuma conveyed cordial …
Read More »Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi’s Interview
State Councilor Yang Jiechi’s Interview With Independent News & Media South Africa October 2015, South Africa (1) As Your Excellency have visited South Africa several times, what’s your impression about South Africa? What is the aim of your trip to South Africa this time? State Councilor Yang Jiechi: South Africa …
Read More »South African Minister Nene Urges More Clarity From China
Finance Minister Nene says more economic transparency from Beijing would help emerging-market nations respond to slowing growth LIMA, Peru—South African Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene said China needs to provide greater clarity about the health of its economy to help officials in other emerging markets respond better to their slowing economies. …
Read More »History behind Chinese Moon Festival
Appreciating the moon is an ancient tradition in the Chinese Culture with a good story behind it. Between August and September the moon appears much larger and very close to earth and China has a big Chinese Moon Festival where family and friends gather to witness and celebrate the moon. …
Read More »African officials applaud Chinese pharmacologist’s winning Nobel Prize for medicine
African health officials on Tuesday lauded Chinese pharmacologist Tu Youyou for winning the 2015 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. “We heard the very good news that a Chinese doctor has been honored to get the Nobel prize in medicine for her work in control of malaria,” Alzouma Dari, Deputy …
Read More »Understanding Your Breast Cancer Symptoms
While most people are aware of breast cancer, many people do not make it a necessity to get regular check-ups and detect the disease in its early stages. Some people do not know the symptoms and signs to look for when it comes to breast cancer. Before one checks for …
Read More »SA Chinese CPF Chairman receives an award in Australia
The 8th Conference of the World Guangdong Community Federation and the 2nd World Congress of Guangdong Overseas Chinese Youth was held October 5-7th in Sydney, Australia. Over 2000 guests attended the event including representatives from the Australian and Chinese governments, Australian Chinese community, South African Chinese Community and various other …
Read More »China top diplomat to begin 3-day South Africa visit tomorrow
Chinese State Councilor and Beijing’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi will hold talks with the South African government during an official visit to the country from October 9 to 11. Yang is visiting at the invitation of the government of South Africa, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Wednesday. China …
Read More »History behind Chinese National Day
Today marks the end of National Day week long vacation in the People’s Republic of China. The week which commemorates the founding of China began on National Day on 1 October and is a Chinese public holiday. In 1999 the Chinese government expanded the celebrations by several days to give …
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