Tag Archives: Xi Jinping

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 →

29Dec/25

Hakainde Hichilema: Zambia’s Leader at the Centre of a Global Superpower Tug-of-War

December 29, 2025EconomyChina, China–United States relations, Donald Trump, Hakainde Hichilema, JOHANNESBURG, Li Qiang, Presidency of Hakainde Hichilema, Presidents of Zambia, United States, Xi Jinping, Zambiaadmin

Dec. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Hakainde Hichilema as been ranked as one of the pre-eminent global leaders of 2025. The Zambian President has successfully positioned his nation as a highly desirable partner amidst the geopolitical competition between the United States and China. High-level diplomatic visits, such as the arrival of the Chinese Premier, underscore the country’s growing strategic importance. Continue reading →

30Dec/24

President Xi leads major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics into a new stage of greater achievements

December 30, 2024UncategorizedAuthoritarianism, Persecution of Christians, Xi Jinpingadmin

Over the past year, the profound meaning behind “much more can be accomplished” has been clearly demonstrated to the world. President Xi Jinping attended three major diplomatic events, made four important overseas visits, and held over 100 in-depth discussions with leaders from across the five continents. The agenda of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics reflects visionary foresight, a pattern of win-win cooperation, and a global mind-set that seeks benefits for all. Continue reading

30Sep/23

Arabic Edition of Xi Jinping: On Respecting and Protecting Human Rights Launched in Cairo

September 30, 2023PoliticsArab League, Bahrain, Cairo, China, China International Communications Group, Egypt, Mass media in China, Member states of the Arab League, Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Member states of the United Nations, Morocco, Sudan, Xi Jinpingadmin

On September 27 local time, the launch ceremony for the Arabic edition of Xi Jinping: On Respecting and Protecting Human Rights and the seminar on “Advancing Development Through Cooperation and Promoting Human Rights Through Development” was held in Cairo, capital of Egypt. The event was hosted by the China International Communications Group (CICG) and co-organized by the Foreign Languages Press and the CICG Center for Western Europe and Africa. Around 100 representatives from the political, academic, cultural, media, publishing, and other communities of China, Egypt, Sudan, Bahrain, Morocco, and the Arab League attended the event. 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 →

26Oct/22

Four scenarios for a world in disorder

October 26, 2022PoliticsAfghanistan, Antony Blinken, Australia, Barack Obama, Beijing, Berlin, Brazil, Cambridge, China, Countries, Creative Commons, David Bach, Donald Trump, G20 nations, Geography of Asia, Germany, Giorgia Meloni, Greece, Hungary, Inflation, Iran, Italy, Jair Bolsonaro, James Bond, Japan, John Hopkins, Member states of the United Nations, Mussolini, North Korea, Paul Volcker, Pierre Olivier Gourinchas, Political economy, Populism, Richard Nixon, Rio Tinto, Roberto Stefan Foa, Russia, Soviet Union, Stagflation, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine, Unemployment, United States, Viktor Orban, Vladimir Putin, Washington, World, Xi Jinping, Yaschaadmin

David Bach, International Institute for Management Development (IMD)

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s recent speech to the Communist Party Congress could be one of the most consequential of the decade. He told the audience – and the world – that his economic growth-crushing zero-COVID policy is here to stay, and that Beijing is more determined than ever to reunify with Taiwan, peacefully if possible and by force if necessary.

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