China has reached its 2020 solar power target three years ahead of schedule, after installed capacity topped well over its 105GW target. Europe has been urged to show similar ambition. New figures published by solar industry firm Asia Europe Clean Energy (Solar) Advisory (AECEA) last week revealed that China has …
Read More »China, SADC to Join Forces On Ivory Trafficking
The People’s Republic of China is willing to assist Namibia and other SADC countries to launch a robust joint regional law-enforcement initiative to tackle head-on the trafficking of elephant ivory, rhino horns and other wildlife products, as part of China’s resolve to combat the scourge of poaching. New Chinese ambassador …
Read More »240 South Sudanese get scholarships to study at Chinese universities
The Chinese government has awarded scholarships to at least 240 South Sudanese students to study undergraduate and postgraduate programs at various Chinese universities. Li Xiangfeng, charge d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in South Sudan, said Saturday the scholarships are offered in a wide range of disciplines including medicine, economics, agriculture …
Read More »BRICS youth expect summit to enhance cooperation in finance, trade, education
As the 2017 BRICS summit draws close, young people from Russia, Brazil, India and South Africa who study or work here are expecting the summit to promote enhanced cooperation in finance, trade, education, and beyond between BRICS countries. The 9th annual summit of the bloc, scheduled for Sept. 3-5 in …
Read More »SA beef could be the answer to China’s growing appetite for steak
China gave the greenlight for beef from South Africa and Ireland earlier this year, and on Tuesday said it is considering Namibia. China’s beef purchases have soared in recent years, eclipsing Europe, South Korea and Japan since 2012. Last year, it became the world’s second-largest importer of beef after the …
Read More »China’s love affair with wine, and how SA can benefit
China’s love affair with wine, and how SA can benefit An increase in the number of high and middle income earners in China has fuelled the desire for ‘exclusivity’. This trend has been dubbed the ‘premiumisation of Chinese consumerism’ – the increasing demand for products that are expensive and fashionable. …
Read More »China-funded school a beam of hope for Namibian students
As Namibia seeks to improve citizens’ livelihoods through education, a China-funded school in the national capital Windhoek is contributing to the realization of the goal. Chairman Mao Zedong High School, named after the Chinese communist revolutionary leader, has become a beam of hope for students, who had to receive lessons …
Read More »Food stories of Chinese and South Africans told in TV documentary
Relish, a 10-episode TV documentary telling Chinese and South African food stories, will be broadcast this August to help viewers understand the culinary exchanges between their countries. Produced by China Plus, the English brand of China Radio International, Relish profiles five South Africans living or travelling in China and five …
Read More »China calls for more investment in security in Sahel region
China on Tuesday called for more investment from both regional countries and the international community to tackle rampant terrorist acts in the Sahel region in Africa. The terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso and Mali in recent days have shown again that the security situation in the Sahel region remains very …
Read More »Chinese Yang Jiayu wins women’s 20km race walk at London World Championships
Chinese youngster Yang Jiayu won the women’s 20km race walk in one hour 26 minutes and 18 seconds at the World Championships here on Sunday. On the final day of the championships, Yang, 21, stunned the field to lift the title in a personal best time while her well-known teammate …
Read More »China key to modernizing Egypt’s railway infrastructure
Head of Egyptian Transport Association (ETA) Mohammed Shehata said on Sunday that China can be a main player in developing Egypt’s railway system. “China is a leading country in this field,” Shehata told Xinhua, adding that China is always ready to help friendly countries improve their infrastructure. The ETA is …
Read More »China opens first chamber of commerce in Ivory Coast
IVORY COAST – China, Ivory Coast’s third biggest trading partner, has opened its first chamber of commerce in the country, its embassy announced Monday in Abidjan. It will house some 40 separate businesses involved in a range of projects, from supplying drinking water to Abidjan, to the expansion of the …
Read More »China-Africa Rare Masks Exhibition in Henan
A child staring at helmet masks at the “God of Rainforest–China-Africa Rare Masks Exhibition” in Zhengzhou City, capital of central China’s Henan Province, July 28, 2017. The exhibition was hosted by Henan Museum and was opened to public on Friday. More than 130 exhibits on display showed the …
Read More »SA, China to Participate in Trade Talks
South Africa and China will over the next few days participate in two BRICS [Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa] trade Ministers’ meetings. Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies, who arrived in China on Friday, is due to attend the Industry Ministers two-day meeting which gets underway in Hangzhou, …
Read More »China donates 1.8m USD to fight cholera, malaria in South Sudan
The Chinese government has donated a combined sum of 1.8 million U.S. dollars to South Sudan’s ministry of health to fight cholera and malaria in the war-torn East African country. The Chinese Embassy in South Sudan on Saturday handed over a check of 1 million dollars for cholera response, donated …
Read More »China set to launch an ‘unhackable’ internet communication
As malicious hackers mount ever more sophisticated attacks, China is about to launch a new, “unhackable” communications network, at least in the sense that any attack on it would be quickly detected. The technology it has turned to is quantum cryptography, a radical break from the traditional encryption methods around. …
Read More »Li makes history for China
Chinese prodigy Li Haotong registered his country’s best-ever performance in a major after shooting a 63 in his final round at Royal Birkdale on Sunday to finish third in the Open Championship. Li, 21, started the day at +1 for the championship and parred his first seven holes before a …
Read More »Mandela day donations for East Rand elderly
Mogale City – Centenary Hall, 18th July 2017, The Southern African Overseas Chinese Industry & Commerce Federation in partnership with the South African Police Service in West Rand Cluster hosted a Mandela Day donations ceremony in Mogale City. In attendance were Mogale City Mayor Clr Lipudi, Executive Mayor Clr Boyce …
Read More »Angola thanks China for economic development
LUANDA, Angolan Vice President Manuel Domingos Vicente said his country thanks China for its support of Angola’s rebuilding and economic development. Vicente made the remarks while meeting with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Chang Wanquan, in Luanda on Thursday. The vice president said the two countries enjoy …
Read More »BRICS games impress audiences
GUANGZHOU, June 23 — Springing from the floor brandishing a long wooden stick, Michele Silva Dos Santos described an elegant arc through the air. It is the 2017 BRICS Games and the 25-year-old Brazilian wushu practitioner deeply impressed Chinese audience. “It’s hard to believe such a routine was performed by …
Read More »CSA Trade & Expo Centre hosts International Investment Promotion Event
08 June 2017 – Johannesburg, The China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) held their promotional conference at China Southern Africa Trade & Expo Centre (CSA Trade & Expo Centre). The CIFIT invited Mr Godfrey Khufutlu, from the Gauteng Growth Development Agency, to be a guest speaker along with …
Read More »Fujian delegation visits CSA Trade & Expo Centre
12 April 2017 Crown Mine, The Fujian Provincial delegation travelled to the China-Southern Africa Trade & Expo Centre for a tour of the mall. The delegation, which is led by Mr Liu Depei (Fujian Provincial Department of Commerce), got taken on tour of the mall by Mr Sam Ng (Director of …
Read More »SA – China (Fujian) Trade and Investment Promotion Conference
11 April 2017 Sandton, The South African – China (Fujian) Trade and Investment Promotion Conference took place at the Radisson Blu. In attendance were Chris van Biljon (Ekurhuleni Business Initiative), Phelisa Nkomo (MEC of Gauteng Province) and Liu Depei (Fujian Provincial Department of Commerce). The conference covered business opportunities in the Fujian Province …
Read More »Fujian province to host opportunity conference for local business
Johannesburg- 24 March 2017, the China Fujian Provincial Department of Commerce is going to host a South Africa – China (Fujian) Trade and Investment Promotion Event in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 11 April 2017. The purpose of the event is to present the advantages of Fujian’s favorable commodities, its industries and …
Read More »SA companies get invited to participate in the Western China International Fair
Johannesburg – 22 March 2017 Crowne Plaza , The Western China International Fair Import and Export Expo(WCIF) formally invited businesses from various different industries in South Africa to participate in their expo. Ms Ren Xiaoxia, Vice Consul-General of China in Johannesburg, welcomed the WCIF team lead by Mr Yang Qinglong, Deputy Secretary-General …
Read More »ACWA hosts bursary and awards ceremony
Johannesburg – 04 March 2017, Wanderers Sports Club was the venue at which the African Chinese Woman’s Association(ACWA) hosted their Bursary and Awards Ceremony. The awards ceremony was attended by First Lady Dr Bonki Ngema Zuma, Chinese Ambassadors’s wife Mrs Qiao Jie and various Chinese community leaders. ACWA staged …
Read More »isiZulu language course is launched at the Beijing Foreign Studies University
On 5 March 2017 Ambassador Dolana Msimang participated in the launch ceremony of the isiZulu language course at the Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU). The BFSU is a leading Chinese university that specialises in foreign language studies and has since 2016 expressed interest in establishing cooperation partnerships with South …
Read More »Chinese Embassy and Confucius classroom donate language teaching equipment
Pretoria- 06 March 2017 Willowridge High School hosted the handing over ceremony for the Language Teaching Equipment which was donated by the Chinese government. The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Angie Motshekga and Chinese ambassador to South Africa Ambassador Tian Xuejun were in attendance to oversee the ceremony. Ambassador Tian Xuejun encouraged the learners …
Read More »South African Tourism makes big push to lure Chinese visitors
South African Tourism, which held events in Beijing on Feb. 27 and in Shanghai on March 1, will hold its next event in Hong Kong on March 3. This year it is focusing on the excitement, surprise, joy and are awaiting Chinese visitors to South Africa. “We are proud to …
Read More »CHINESE SCHOOL EMBRACES AFRICAN CULTURE
There is a garden at Qiubin Primary School, somewhere in the quiet suburb of Jinhua, which is in China’s eastern province of Zhejiang. The garden is not a repository of plant species but African cultural heritage. This area, surrounded by the school’s gleaming classrooms and administration blocks, has come to …
Read More »Chinese soccer team participates in Social Cohesion Games
Johannesburg -Saturday 25 February 2017 was the inauguration of the Social Cohesion Games. Gauteng Premier David Makhura on Saturday launched a veterans soccer tournament, calling on the public to use it to stand against recent xenophobic attacks. “Football is a common denominator in Gauteng, on the continent and the world …
Read More »TCA DECIDES TO LAY CHARGES AT SAHRC
The Chinese Association (Gauteng) has decided to lay charges at the South African Human Rights Commission against various individuals for hate speech and racist comments made against the Chinese community. The decision was made after various xenophobic comments were posted on Carte Blanche, Karoo Donkey Sanctuary and on the TCA …
Read More »Chinese New Year Celebrations in Cyrildene
As usual, firecrackers were on display in Cyrildene to mark the celebrations as well as traditional lion and a dragon to blow the revelers away with their unique Chinese style of ushering the New Year in.
Read More »Chinese artist Tang grace 2017 Spring Festival in style
Anna Tang, a Chinese singer performed to a lively crowd at the pre-celebration event held at the Johannesburg’s Houghton Golf Club. The singer pulled the audience into a country singalong with his solo music. Dressed in her traditional Chinese silk garment, Tang gave an intriguing performance in front of well …
Read More »Nxumalo, Tang collaborate in a sensational Zulu duet at a Chinese function
Radio presenter Bongani Nxumalo and Chinese singer Anna Tang took the audience by surprise when they collaborated in a duet titled Uthando Lwakho at a Chinese gathering held at the Houghton Golf Club. The gathering is one of the many pre-celebratory events held to prepare for the Chines New Year which …
Read More »Sterling performances exhibited by NSA students at the Spring Festival pre-celebration event
The National School of Arts (NSA) students have already set the tone for the upcoming Chinese New Year with their sterling performance exhibited at a pre-celebration function held at the Houghton Golf Club on Wednesday. The students graced the stage with their unique dance performance to set the mood ahead …
Read More »NSA students soothes the crowd at the 2017 Spring Festival pre-celebration
Students from the National School of Arts (NSA) staged a soothing performance to sooth guests attending a pre-celebration of the Chinese New Year function held at the Houghton Golf Club on 25. 01. 2017. The function was well attended and supported by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China’s …
Read More »2017 Spring Festival hosted by Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Johannesburg
The National School of Arts students performing a contemporary dance at the 2017 Spring Festival which was hosted by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Johannesburg. The Spring festival, commonly known as the Chinese New Year, is commemorated annually during this time of the year according …
Read More »Impilo Collection, creating bespoke jewelry.
Impilo Collection is perfectly located at Johannesburg’s diamond exchange, fondly called “the Hamlet”. At Impilo we believe that every “Life” story is unique, and each visit with Impilo becomes an experience. Jewellery is your personal piece of art, it does not just tell a story, it tells your story. Your personal …
Read More »China Trader Expo on Morning Live
China Trader Expo are proudly partnering with LEDI (Lighthouse Economic Development Institute). We were invited by SABC2 Morning live show to talk about the Soweto indaba and partnership with China Trader Expo 9-12NOV. China Trader Expo is the first expo in Johannesburg for South Africans to showcase their products and services to …
Read More »Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg hosted the celebration for the 67th Anniversary
The Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg hosted the celebration for the 67th Anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China was celebrated in Sandton at the Summer Place Hotel on the 26 September. In honour of this special day many guest attended the anniversary and among them were …
Read More »Chinese Embassy Celebrates 67th Anniversary of the Founding of China
On Tuesday 27 September 2016, NFonline was among the distinguished guests gathered at the Chinese Embassy in Pretoria. The event, which was organised by the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, was to celebrate the 67th Anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China. H.E. Ambassador Tian Xuejun welcomed …
Read More »SA Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 17 Rubicon and Jewellery Impilo Collection
The Rubicon SAFW AW17 show featured bespoke jewellery from designer Angela Yeung’s company Impilo Collection. Angela used African and Asian inspired lotus patterns which were crafted using a laser inscription technique on various organic metals like copper and gold. The collaboration between the two designers was a huge success.
Read More »Angola: Over 57 Youths in China for Scholarship
Luanda — At least 57 Angolan youths arrived in China over the weekend for a five to six-year training programme furthering their education in various higher education institutions of the Asian country. Of the beneficiaries, according to a press release from the Embassy of Angola in China, 42 students are …
Read More »Chinese Vice Premier Meets South African Communist Party Delegation
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong met with a delegation from the South African Communist Party (SACP) led by its General Secretary Blade Nzimande on Tuesday. Liu called on both sides to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of two countries on their bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. She said the …
Read More »SA, China to Collaborate On Moloto Rail Development Corridor
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and China Communications Construction Company Limited have signed a MoU to explore various infrastructure development initiatives. Key among them is the Moloto Rail Development Corridor, the Presidency said on Wednesday. The MoU was signed at the 2nd Investment Africa Investment Forum attended …
Read More »Hong Ning Chinese Aged Home Annual Family Day
The Annual Family day was held at the Hong Ning Chinese Aged Home in Belgravia, Johannesburg on Sunday 4th September 2016. The event was hosted by The Chinese Association (Gauteng). The Family day was a huge success as many families came to offer their support, theses included special guests …
Read More »Chinese community would promote good China-Ghana relations
The newly appointed President of the Chinese Community in Ghana, Mr Tang Hong, says he seeks to promote friendship and understanding between China and Ghana. Mr Tang, who was speaking at his inaugural ceremony, held in Accra on Thursday, said he also planned to ensure that Chinese owned businesses in …
Read More »G20 Hangzhou summit opens, starting new journey for world’s future growth
HANGZHOU, Sept. 4 — The Group of 20 summit opened Sunday in China’s eastern city of Hangzhou amid multiple risks and challenges, aiming to find a therapy that can bring the world economy back to a healthy growth trajectory. The therapy will be an integrative approach to address both …
Read More »China and South Africa aim to further strengthen ties at G20 summit
HANGZHOU, Sept. 3 Chinese President Xi Jinping met his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma on Saturday, with the two leaders vowing to strengthen bilateral ties and coordination on multilateral affairs. Zuma is here to attend the Group of 20 summit on Sunday and Monday. Xi said China always regards …
Read More »CHINA-AFRICA RELATIONS GROWING STRONG
The debate around China-Africa cooperation is not new, it has been widely debated. There are many views on the topic. China and Africa share a long-standing common historical background. Both continents were colonized by the western powers. Today they share common developmental goals in the following areas: Education, industrialization …
Read More »广州市政府代表团访问南非
8月27日,由广州市黎明副市长率领广州市政府代表团抵达南非约翰内斯堡。南非顺德联谊会在顺德酒家热情欢迎代表团一行。 南非顺德联谊会会长卢伟亮在致辞中对黎明副市长率领的代表团表示热烈的欢迎。 中国驻约翰内斯堡总领馆任晓霞副总领事向代表团介绍了南非的基本情况及华人的生活和经贸发展情况。 广州市副市长黎明向卢伟亮会长和顺德联谊会的盛情招待表示啦感谢。她邀请南非华人有时间一定去广州考察。 当天参加活动的还有中国驻约翰内斯堡总领馆潘宗学领事、朱立凡领事;南部非洲粤港澳总商会陈玉玲会长,约堡第一唐人街联谊会潘伟国会长;华星艺术团黄晶晶会长以及南非顺德联谊会的会员代表共60余人。
Read More »CHINA’S FLEXIBLE GADGETS GO INTO OPERATION
China’s first flexible display production line will go into operation next year, making bracelet shaped mobile phones and folding tablets, according to BOE Technology Group on Wednesday. AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) is a display technology used in smart watches, mobile devices, laptops, and televisions. OLED describes a specific type of thin-film-display technology in which organic compounds form the electroluminescent material, and actively refers to the technology behind the addressing of pixels. BOE will invest 46.5 billion yuan ($6.99 billion) on its 6-generation AMOLED (active matrix/organic light-emitting diode) production line in Chengdu, Sichuan Province in southwest China. An AMOLED display consists of an active matrix …
Read More »SOUTH AFRICA RENMINBI USAGE UP BY 65 PERCENT
Renminbi usage for payments in South Africa has increased by 65% over the last 12 months and by 112% over the last 24 months, says global financial messaging services firm SWIFT. According to the firm, renminbi payment messages, excluding domestic traffic, increased by 70% over the past 12 months. …
Read More »NEW LEADER RAISES HOPES OF REJUVENATION TO THE LIAONING PROVINCE IN SHENYANG
Wang Menghui – Party chief of Xiamen, Fujian Province, was appointed on Tuesday as Party chief of Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province. Wang (56) replaced Zeng Wei, who served in the position in Shenyang for eight years. Wang had been Party Chief of Xiamen since 2013. His political …
Read More »WILL CLOSER TIES TO CHINA RESCUE SOUTH AFRICA’S GOVERNMENT?
On first glance, it seems to be an unlikely friendship. But, as South Africa’s dominant African National Congress (ANC) party lost control Tuesday of economic hub Johannesburg to its main political rival – an event symptomatic of President Jacob Zuma plummeting in recent polls and expectations of a flat-lining economy …
Read More »CHINESE PRESIDENT – XI JINPING CALLS ON PROTECTION OF THE ECOSYSTEM IN CHINA
Protecting the ecosystem is the most important foundation of sustainable development declared President Xi Jinping yesterday while visiting the North-western Province of Qinghai. While on tour at the province, the President described the region’s eco-system as the biggest responsibility and potential. He added; by saying that, measures must …
Read More »LARGEST SUBWAY TRAIN UNVEILED IN BEIJING
Media personnel’s and some VIP guests were treated to the exclusive unveiling of the largest subway train to date. Referred to as the Beijing Subway Line 16, the train is anticipated to carry approximately 80, 000 passengers per day. The Subway Line 16 will go through its first test by …
Read More »MOZAMBIQUE TURNS TO CHINA FOR FINANCIAL AID
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank recently suspended financial aid to Mozambique; the country seemed like it did not have a choice and turned to China for financial aid. Mozambican President – Filipe Jacinto Nyusi went on a 5-day state visit to China in what is …
Read More »HOW AFRICA CAN PLAY ITS HAND AND REDEFINE POWER RELATIONS WITH CHINA
The British press has been devoting acres of coverage to a £1-billion foreign direct investment deal into Sheffield, a former mining town in northern England. Branded as an extension of the “golden era” of relations between Britain and China, the contract between Sheffield and Sichuan Guodong Construction Group has been …
Read More »THE MASQUERADE BALL: CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVESARY OF THE CHINESE WOMENS FEDERATION
Monte Casino Ballroom came alive on Saturday when the masquerade ball was hosted. Exquisite gowns and tuxedo’s filled the venue to its maximum capacity. Mind-blowing bands took the attendees by storm with their well-composed songs that were played at the ball. What is a ball without style taking over? …
Read More »THE PRESTIGIOUS HATS AND HEELS HIGH TEA HOSTED BY BONGI-NGEMA ZUMA
On the 20th of August 2016, a high tea was held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria to celebrate women and people living with diabetes. The Bongi Ngema-Zuma foundation was founded in the year of 2010. The vision of the foundation is to see a South Africa where diabetes …
Read More »CHINESE-BASED CONSTRUCTION FIRM CONTRIBUTED 10 MILLION DOLLARS TO A SCHOOL IN KENYA
The Chinese firm responsible for building the first Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in East Africa plans to design and build an engineering school worth $10 million in Kenya. The school jointly funded by China Communications and Construction Company and its subsidiary China Road and Bridge Corporation will be a real …
Read More »WINTER GAMES BRIDGE TAKES OLYMPIC RINGS TO GREATER HEIGHTS IN BEIJING
As light and lithe as an Olympic athlete, a new concept bridge that reflects the famous Olympic rings has been designed to connect Beijing to the 2022 Winter Games venues. The ‘San Shan Bridge’ designed by Penda architects in conjunction with engineering firm Arup, spans the Gui River to the north of …
Read More »CHINA’S – CHEN AISEN BAGS GOLD MEDAL AT THE 2016 RIO OLYMPICS
China has managed to take another gold medal home, this time around – Chen Aisen took it home. The 20-year-old from China won a gold medal at the men’s 10m platform on Saturday. Chen who raised the Chinese flag with pride after beating the competing teams to a notch. …
Read More »LI URGES TOP ADVISERS TO RELY ON BROAD VISION
Premier of the State Council Li Keqiang called on Wednesday for top advisers to contribute thoughts and suggestions on how to improve the government’s policymaking. During a ceremony, Li granted certificates to six new counselors of the Counselors’ Office of the State Council and to four newly recruited researchers …
Read More »POLICE LIAISON OFFICER FAREWELL DINNER
On the 16th of August 2016 the Shunde Restaurant was the venue to bid farewell to the former Police Liaison Officer Li Hongbo. Consular Wang Zhigang took to the podium to wish him the best for his future endeavours and introduced the new Police Liaison Officer – Mr. Li Weinan. …
Read More »Coega courts R11bn Chinese deal in South Africa Cape Town
Cape Town – The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), has signed the biggest automotive investment deal in Africa in the last 40 years. The R11bn investment is with the Beijing Automobile International Corporation (BAIC) for a completely knocked down (CKD) automotive manufacturing plant in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ). The …
Read More »71-YEAR-OLD WANG ZHOUSANG BREAKS THE INTERNET
Wang Zhousong a 71-year old man from Henan China’s central province has gained an overnight celebrity status, after his high- end fashion pictures were posted online. Wang Zhousong is a senior citizen from China, who raises geese in his two farms in Luoyang. The trending Wang served in the army …
Read More »LAKERS REPORTEDLY IN TALKS WITH CHINA’S YI JIANLIAN
According to a report by ESPN’s Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Lakers have been having serious talks to bring in China’s Yi Jianlian. The report also contends that the Lakers attempted to land the 7-footer a summer earlier but ultimately failed. Jianlian entered the NBA as the no. 6 overall …
Read More »MORE THAN 3, 300 UNDERGRADUATES ACROSS CHINA REGISTER AT TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
Tsinghua University (abbreviated THU) is a research university located in Beijing, China. The university which was established in 1911 describes itself as being dedicated to academic excellence, the well-being of the Chinese society and global development. This year, on Wednesday to be more precise, the university has registered …
Read More »TABLE TENNIS GOLD MEDAL CLAIMED BY CHINA’S MEN’S TEAM AT THE 2016 RIO OLYMPICS
Yesterday, China took another gold medal home. It seems like China came with one mission only and that is to hoover all the gold medal titles under their names. On Wednesday, another Chinese team just proved that. The table tennis men’s team managed to triumphantly win the gold …
Read More »Suu Kyi’s visit to Beijing seen as bid to boost friendship
Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday night to kick off her first China visit as the country’s second political figure. During Suu Kyi’s five-day visit, Premier Li Keqiang will host a welcoming ceremony and hold talks with Suu Kyi. She will also be visiting …
Read More »Policies aimed at growing China’s steady trade growth
China will reinforce existing policies and streamline administrative procedures to promote slow growth of imports and exports, the government announced on Tuesday. Tuesday’s State Council executive meeting, chaired by Premier Li Keqiang, focused on key point problems concerning the implementation of trade policy and measures needed to address them. Li …
Read More »China and ASEAN made several breakthroughs on the South China Sea Issue
China and ASEAN made several breakthroughs on the South China Sea issue on Tuesday, including vowing to finish a framework by the middle of next year for a code of conduct for the sea. Senior diplomats also approved a guideline for a China and ASEAN hotline for use during maritime …
Read More »Cao Yuan wins Gold Medal for 3m Springboard Diving
21 year old Cao Yuan from China won gold medal in the men’s 3m diving competition held at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil Rio de Janeiro yesterday night. The young diver won a gold medal and earned himself a coveted title in the world record books when he managed to …
Read More »Chinese Dairy products recovers from high safety scandal
Following eight years of tightened regulation and an industry overhaul the Chinese dairy products are emerging from the shadow cast by high-profile safety scandals, according to a report released Tuesday. The quality of domestic milk products has improved substantially, according to a report from the Dairy Association of China (DAC). …
Read More »Apple CEO: Nothing Will Eclipse Smartphone Any Time Soon
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday that smartphones are growing in importance as they add new functions, and they will not be replaced by other products anytime soon. “For most people, the smartphone is either the primary or the sole window that they have to the Internet… and there is …
Read More »THE WORLD’S FIRST LONGEST AND HIGHEST BRIDGE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THE ZHANGZIAZIE GRONEL CANYON IN CHINA
Situated at Zhangjiajie in the Hunan Province, Central China the longest glass bridge has been opened to the public. To many, the glass bridge might seem not to be safe nor be the best decision of your life to take when walking on the glass bridge but it is very …
Read More »5th MINORITIES ART FESTIVAL OF CHINA OPENS IN BEIJING
The 5th Minorities Art Festival of China kicked-off yesterday in Beijing. During the course of Monday, the rehearsal of the opening ceremony was held at the Great Hall of the people. The stage was set for a platform as the actors brought in different types of performances that …
Read More »CHINA’S PEASANT VAN GOGH CREATES NOSTALGIC ART
Xiang Qinghua a 40 year old artist from a city of Xiantao in central China‘s province. Xiang Qinghua, the 40 year old from China Xiantao who was seen as being a weirdo taught himself oil painting at a young age of 14 years. He dropped out of school to …
Read More »China Africa Youth Exchange Program kicks off In Kenya
The ninth China – Africa Youth Exchange program kicked off in Kenya on the 10th August 2016. This year’s event saw a turning tide in the attendance. Approximately 50 college and university students attended with their lectures from China and Kenya, The event was held in Nairobi. One of …
Read More »ZHANG WENXIU FROM CHINA BAGS A SILVER MEDAL AT THE WOMEN’S HAMMER THROW FINALS, AT THE 2016 RIO OLYMPICS
Her fellow Olympians have been setting the bar high and putting China on the Rio Olympics map with their collection of medals during the tough Olympics. On the 15th August 2016, Zhang added a medal to the collection when she won the silver medal at the women’s hammer throw …
Read More »China Launches First-ever Quantum Communication Satellite
China launched the world’s first quantum-enabled satellite in the early morning hours of Tuesday, marking the first step in building a space-based quantum communications network that is virtually uncrackable. The 631-kg satellite, which is named after the ancient Chinese philosopher and scientist Micius, lifted off at 1:40 am atop a …
Read More »CHINA’S FUTURISTIC STRADLLING BUS: THE NEW MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
More than 20 million new drivers fill up the streets of China per annum, making China the leading country with the number of new registered drivers. In this sense traffic jams reach its toll with more air pollution suffocating the air and more vehicles flood the road on a daily …
Read More »Chinese Universities Break Into Top 100 Global Index For The First Time
Universities from mainland China have broken into a global top 100 index in an annual ranking for the first time as Harvard retained its No 1 spot for the 14th consecutive year. China’s prestigious Tsinghua University was 58th, beating Peking University in 71st place, in the Academic Ranking of World Universities compiled …
Read More »Qin Kai From China Proposes To Silver Medallist He Zi At The 2016 Rio Olympics
There is nothing interesting when you win your silver-medal and very jubilant in regards to your win but well, as the saying goes life is somewhat full of unexpected moments and that’s exactly what happened to He Zi from China after she received her silver-medal for the women’s three-metre springboard. …
Read More »Revolutionary village in East China becomes e-commerce hub
A village in East China has turned from one that used to supply goods to revolutionary forces during war times to one that sells local farm produce online. On Sept 30, 1934, thousands of Red Army soldiers and their officers began the Long March (1934-1936) at Zhongfu village, Chanting country …
Read More »paper-cutouts created to -honoring -china’s-Olympics-idols
For over two years, Deng Rongong woke up in the early hours of 7 am to begin her ordinary days work on honoring Olympic hero’s in portrait cutout Deng Rongong is a 72 year- old former table tennis coach from Guizhou province, she has devoted herself to 11 hours …
Read More »CHINESE GOVERNMENT PLANS INSURANCE FOR DISABLED SENIORS
The Chinese government plans to introduce an Insurance program for the disabled elderly that rely on their children for care. Government came up with this solution after seeing that the elderly are generally less economically productive than the younger people, and the future will be burdened by the need to …
Read More »Ding Yan – The Chinese Woman Than Ran 6 Marathons In A Year
At just 42 years old – Din Yan from China has defied all odds by running an astounding 6 marathons in a year in 6 different countries, making her the first woman to complete the marathons in Southwest China’s Sichuan province. Din, who has competed in countries such as Berlin, Chicago, …
Read More »G20 SUMMIT CITY
This years G20 summit will be hosted in China in the beautiful and technological province of Zheijiang, which is situated right in the rural interior area of the urban center of China’s east sea. The hosting of this years summit in September aims to achieve various objectives at hand, …
Read More »THE WALK FOR CANSA HELD AT KONG SING RESTAURANT IN BEDFORDVIEW CENTER
In celebration of CANSA month, the Chinese Association for Women hosted their inaugural charity walk event in order to give empowerment and hope to those living with CANCER and underprivileged. In relevance, CANSA’s main purpose is to lead the fight against cancer in South Africa. Its mission is to be the …
Read More »Fun & Biz Africa Expo 2016
On Friday 5th of August was the opening ceremony of the much anticipated Fun and Biz Africa Expo in Nasrec, Soweto – South of Johannesburg. The Fun and Biz Africa Expo is the largest tourism and leisure expo from China, which opened its doors on the 5th of August …
Read More »ZHANG SECURES THE FIRST GOLDEN MEDAL FOR CHINA, AT THE RIO 2016 OLYMPICS.
25 year old Zhang, from China raised the bar this weekend when she bagged the first gold medal at this year’s 2016 Rio Olympics. The Chinese shooter won 1st place in the women’s 10 meter Air Pistol event. She obtained a jaw-dropping score of 199,4 from her 20 shots. It …
Read More »2016 TRUCK X CONFERENCE AND EXPO
Truck makers, telematics, technologist and logistic business expert came together, to the exhibition of the 2016 truck x conference, to get all the latest trends involving cars, including the challenges in the local transport sector faced by many motorists. We were also among the media invited at the expo held …
Read More »HIGH INTENSIVE FOCUS ULTRASOUND “HIFU” IN BARAGWANATH HOSPITAL
. HIFU an abbreviation for the medical procedure, broken down as a high intensive focus ultrasound, a type of cancer treatment for women. This high frequency sound machine that gives off high intensity ultrasound beam. Introduced in South Africa by the ChongQing city commerce from China, in Baragwaneth hospital Soweto. …
Read More »FUN & BIZ AFRICA EXPO 2016
Guangdon Grandeur international exhibition from China presents the 2nd “ Fun & Biz Expo”, in South Africa presenting vast business opportunities and partnership relations between the two countries for Tourism, Leisure, Recreation and Modern business to South the African amusement and attraction expo. A press – release hosted at Garden …
Read More »DEADLIEST QUAKE IN HISTORY. THE TANGSHAN EARTHQUAKE
Today in history marks the 40th anniversary of the Tangshan earthquake, a quake that claimed many lives. Destitute, orphans and many were left paralyzed due to the earthquake that occurred in Tangshan Hebei province in Hebeito history it is recorded as the deadliest to ever hit China. The Chinese …
Read More »南部非洲华侨华人工商联合总会第三届会长及理监事就职典礼在约翰尼斯堡举行
7月24日,南非南部非洲华侨华人工商联合总会第三届会长及理监事就职典礼在约翰内斯堡黄金城娱乐中心举行。中国驻约翰内斯堡总领馆杨培栋副总领事,买欣全领事,矫磊领事,中国驻南非大使馆经商处梁兆山一秘,福建省侨联代表谢小健副主席,全非洲中国和平统一促进会李新铸会长,南非华人警民合作中心吴少康主任和其他侨团负责人及嘉宾共300 余人共同出席当天就职典礼。 庄斌官会长首先致辞,他首先感谢中国驻南非使领馆,福建省侨联以及南部非洲华侨华人工商联合总会的理监事们对总会的常年支持表示崇高敬意和真挚的感谢。他表示总会与2009年成立,回顾6年来总会一直致力保护华商利益,2011年创办闽侨书屋,面向公众免费借阅服务。总会也积极加入统一促进会,为维护全国和平统一事业做出应有的贡献。6年中,总会也积极参与警民中心活动打击犯罪,保护侨民生命财产安全。同时总会也不忘回馈当地社会,组织总会会员捐赠当地学校,得到高度评价。本届理监事会继续推动公益事业,同心同德,真心实意为侨民排忧解难。庄斌官会长最后表示责任和压力是动力的源泉,大家的信任是一种托付,他将继续带领团队推进文化建设,增进和兄弟侨团合作沟通,在各级领导的带领下,为旅南华商服务,为祖国统一做出贡献。 李新铸会长在致辞中说,华侨华商总会在庄斌官会长的带领下取得了不俗的成绩,华人图书馆在世界上也是首屈一指,61年国庆晚会的举办,以及各类的公益捐款等等都义不容辞对走在最前面。希望新一届理监事继续贡献侨社推动伟大祖国和平统一。 福建省侨联代表谢小健副主席在致辞中表示,代表福建省侨联对南部非洲华侨华人工商联合总会顺利举行表示热烈的祝贺,向侨胞表示良好的祝愿。对7年来,南部非洲华侨华人工商联合总会取得的成绩表示祝贺并祝就职典礼圆满成功 杨培栋副总领事表示,首先代表使领馆对总会表示热烈的祝贺,对多年来南部非洲华侨华人工商联合总会经贸往来,和平侨社的建设的贡献表示感谢。双边经贸往来的情况进行了介绍。秉持创汇宗旨,为侨社建设,经贸往来做出自己的贡献,凝聚侨社智慧和力量讲好中国故事,祝会务蒸蒸日上。 中国驻南非大使馆经商处梁兆山一秘,代表中国驻南非大使馆经商处对南部非洲华侨华人工商联合总会第三届会长及理监事就职表示热烈的祝贺,对华商总会对侨团建设和取得的成绩表示热烈的感谢。
Read More »Dawie Roodt scoops prestiges Sake-Beeld 2016 Economist of the year award
The Ekurhuleni Captains of Industry Forum (ECOIF) gathered at the Mercedes Benz Dealership by the East Rand Mall to offer recognition to Dawie Roodt’s Sake-Beeld 2016 Economist award. The event offered COIF members the chance to pick the top economists brain on various business issues. Mr Roodt spoke about entrepreneurs and business people taking …
Read More »2016 Nelson Mandela Day Donation Ceremony
The Free State Fujian Overseas Chinese Association had a busy Mandela day this year. They started the day off by handing out food parcels and blankets to the elderly Metsimaholo community members at 2016 Nelson Mandela Day Donation Ceremony. The elderly men and women were hosted a the local community …
Read More »Mandela Day Donation at the Kamohelo Centre in Sasolburg
The NFonline team were invited to follow the Free State Fujian Overseas Chinese Association for their 2016 Nelson Mandela Day Donation Ceremony at the Kamohelo Centre for Disabled Children in Sasolburg. The event was spearheaded by Mr Jimmy Shi, Chairman of the Free State Fujian Overseas Chinese Association and Mr Yang Peidong, …
Read More »THE YOU MAGAZINE SPECTACULAR AWARDS
The you spectacular awards took place this past Saturday 16 July 18, 2016 at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. We were hosted to an evening of glitz and glam, as celebrities, and the guest were welcomed by different media on the red-carpet with interviews, in no similar fancy order pictures were the order …
Read More »2016 GAUNGDONG 21ST CENTURY MARIME, SILK ROAD INTERNATIONAL EXPO PROMOTION CONFRENCE
2016 GAUGENG 21ST CENTURY MARIME, SILK ROAD INTERNATIONAL EXPO PROMOTION CONFRENCE South African business people attended the 2016 Gaungdong 21st Century Marine Silk Road International Expo Promotion Conference at the Michelangelo Hotel in Sandton on the the 14 July 2016. The Silk international conference, annually hosted in DongGuan city, this economic and trade …
Read More »Announcement of Consulate Protection Liaison Centre
The inauguration of the Lesotho Consulate Protection Liaison Centre. The event was held at the Avani Lesotho hotel on the 04 July 2016. In attendance at the announcement were vip guests which included Chinese Ambassador to Lesotho- Dr Sun Xianghua, Chinese CPF South Africa Chairman Mr Wu Shaokang and the …
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