Tag Archives: Foreign relations of China

01Jan/26

The AI Economy and Emerging African Business Trends

January 1, 2026Economyartemisinin, China, Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, Foreign relations of China, Global Civilization Initiative, Global Development Initiative, Global governance, Global Governance Initiative, Global Initiative, Iran, Lesotho, NAIROBI, Saudi Arabia, Sustainable Development Goals, Xi Jinpingadmin

Jan. 1, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — China’s strategic framework for international cooperation is based on the four pillars of the Global Development, Security, Civilization, and Governance initiatives. These programs are presented as a comprehensive Chinese solution to modern crises, aiming to reform the global governance system while promoting a shared future for humanity. By focusing on a people-centered approach, the initiatives prioritize addressing poverty, resolving conflicts through dialogue, and respecting the diversity of cultures. The sources emphasize that these efforts particularly support the Global South by advocating for sovereign equality and a move away from unilateral hegemony. Ultimately, the text argues that these public goods provide a pragmatic roadmap for achieving lasting peace and universal prosperity through multilateral action. Continue reading →

15May/25

China Market: Not an Option, But a Must

May 15, 2025EconomyChina, China–European Union relations, Foreign direct investment, Foreign relations of China, International trade law, Jens Eskelund, World government, World Trade Organizationadmin

This is an exclusive interview with Jens Eskelund, the President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, published by China Today and distributed by PR Newswire. The interview centres on the past, present, and future of China-EU economic and trade relations. Eskelund highlights the significant growth in commercial ties since China’s WTO accession and the intertwined interests of both economies. He also stresses China’s irreplaceable role in global supply chains and the potential for future cooperation, particularly in areas like consumption growth and the green transition. Continue reading

13Sep/24

Science and Technology Daily: China-Latin America Sci-tech Cooperation Puts People First

September 13, 2024TechnologyBelt and Road Initiative, China, Foreign policy of the Narendra Modi government, Foreign relations of China, Forum on China–Africa Cooperation, South Africaadmin

The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation brings together members of the Global South to build a community with a shared future. However, the Global South evokes thoughts of another region at the same latitude as Africa, which too has very close ties with China. It is Latin America. Continue reading

05Sep/23

Is China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with Africa a one way street?

September 5, 2023EconomyAfrican Development Bank, Belt and Road Initiative, China, Chinese imperialism, Foreign direct investment, Foreign relations of China, Li Keqiang, Sino-African relations, Xi Jinpingadmin

Sept. 5, 2023 /Africa Business/ — China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a vast infrastructure project that aims to connect Asia, Africa, and Europe through a network of railways, roads, ports, and other infrastructure. The initiative has been praised by some for its potential to boost economic development in Africa, but it has also been criticized for being a one-way street that benefits China more than Africa. Continue reading →