China-Africa ties set to expand
2014-05-06 07:30
As the yuan gains acceptance as a trade-settlement currency, African central banks are likely to diversify their foreign exchange reserves to include the Chinese currency.
Accusation of 'China's neocolonialism' disproved
2014-05-05 17:37
Bilateral cooperation between China and Africa has benefited both sides for half a century and disproves the accusation that China pursues neocolonialism in Africa.
Advancing China-Africa ties
2014-05-05 07:39
This is Li's first visit to Africa since he took office in 2013, and it comes within a year of President Xi Jinping's visit to the continent as part of his first trip abroad after taking office.
Power of resonance
2014-04-18 09:46
The Chinese Dream put forth by President Xi Jinping has captured the hearts and minds of people in China, and to a large extent in Africa. The fervor to embrace the Chinese Dream is understandable, as it seeks to provide a life of prosperity for people in which they can become whatever they choose to be.
A place to learn, a place to realize dreams
2014-04-11 09:49
During a recent visit to Cairo and Maputo, I heard frequently nihao or xieixie (meaning "how are you" and "thank you" in Chinese) in the street. More surprisingly, when I was giving a speech at the Confucius Institute at Cairo University, students asked me questions in Mandarin that sounded far better than my own Hunan-accented Mandarin.
Ethiopia's foot-steps forward
2014-01-24 14:50
Overseas investment by Chinese companies is growing at a steady rate in 2013, particularly in African countries, including, in Ethiopia.
