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Source: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) | Jan 24, 2024

Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Du Xiaohui and President Hichilema Jointly Attends the Press Conference on China Supporting Zambia in the Fight against Cholera

China will make every effort to implement the consensuses reached by the two Heads of State, provide assistance within its capacity to support the Zambian government and people in fighting cholera

On January 11 2024, Ambassador Du Xiaohui and President Hakainde Hichilema jointly attended the press conference on China supporting Zambia in the fight against cholera. Ambassador Du said that as Zambia’s trustworthy all-weather friend, China will make every effort to implement the consensuses reached by the two Heads of State, provide assistance within its…

Source: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) | Jan 24, 2024

Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun Meets with Rwandan Minister of Finance and Economic Planning

The two sides exchanged views on China-Rwanda bilateral relations, economic and trade ties, and practical cooperation projects

On January 15, H.E. WANG Xuekun met with Hon. Dr. Uzziel NDAGIJIMANA, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning of Rwanda. The two sides exchanged views on China-Rwanda bilateral relations, economic and trade ties, and practical cooperation projects. The Minister spoke highly of the achievements of practical cooperation between Rwanda and…

Source: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) | Jan 23, 2024

China, Uganda pledge to expand pragmatic cooperation

China attaches great importance to developing relations with Uganda and is willing to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday met with Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative Liu Guozhong who attended the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement and the 3rd South Summit in Kampala, the Ugandan capital. Both sides exchanged in-depth views on bilateral relations. Liu, also a member of the Political…

Source: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) | Jan 22, 2024

Sino-African relations lauded after 4-country trip

As China is scheduled to host the next round of meetings during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation this year, Sino-African cooperation will press ahead with strong momentum

China and several African nations have reiterated their commitment to upholding each other's sovereignty and working together for shared development as Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi wrapped up a six-day visit to the continent, the traditional first visit destination of the new year by Chinese foreign ministers. During the trip,…

Source: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) | Jan 22, 2024

Uganda: China hails Non-Aligned Movement's endeavors in advancing global peace

Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative Liu Guozhong attended the 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit on Friday and Saturday in the Ugandan capital Kampala

Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative Liu Guozhong attended the 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit on Friday and Saturday in the Ugandan capital Kampala and delivered a speech, highlighting the movement's important role in promoting the cause of world peace and human progress. The NAM, born at the climax of the…

Source: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) | Jan 22, 2024

Ethiopian teachers harness power of Chinese language to bridge cultures

Courtesy of deepening Sino-Ethiopian ties, interest in studying the Chinese language is growing fast among Ethiopians, particularly the country's youth

In the bustling classrooms of special boarding schools across Ethiopia's Oromia region, local Chinese language teachers are engaged in an exciting educational journey, harnessing the power of language to bridge cultures. Fitsum Mussa, who studied Chinese language at Dalian University in China, is one of the pioneer local Chinese language…

Source: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) | Jan 16, 2024

Chinese medical teams lauded for advancing healthcare in Tanzania

Tanzanian medical experts have greatly benefited from the long-standing cooperation in the field of health over the last six decades

The government of Tanzania on Tuesday thanked the Chinese government for dispatching medical teams to help improve healthcare for people in the East African country. Over the last six decades, more than 1,500 members of the Chinese medical team have been dispatched to Tanzania, said Paschal Ruggajo, director of Curative…

Source: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) | Jan 16, 2024

China-donated professional training center inaugurated in Angola

The Integrated Center for Technological Training (CINFOTEC) Huambo will contribute to the improvement of training quality and help bridge the large gap in the specialization of cutting-edge technology in Angola

The President of Angola Joao Lourenco Friday performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the inauguration of a professional training center donated by the Chinese government in the city of Huambo in Huambo Province, which is located in the center of the country. At the ceremony, Teresa Dias, the Minister of Public…

Source: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) | Jan 15, 2024

Over 100 Ethiopian students win Chinese scholarships

Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia Zhao Zhiyuan for his part called on the scholarship recipients to help contribute to Ethiopia's socioeconomic development

A total of 143 Ethiopian university students have won scholarships provided by the Chinese government to help them pursue graduate and post-graduate studies across different academic fields in the country's largest Addis Ababa University (AAU). Speaking at the awards ceremony of the China-Ethiopia Friendship Scholarship on Friday at the AAU,…

Source: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) | Jan 12, 2024

Chinese brands bring quality, affordable cars to Angola: official

More Chinese brands in Angola will enrich the country's automotive market, creating more competition and offering customers quality and affordable products

Chinese vehicle brands are bringing high-quality and affordable cars to Angola, said Amadeu Nunes, the secretary of state for commerce of Angola, during his speech at the opening ceremony of the first 4S store of Great Wall Motors (GWM), on Wednesday, in Luanda, Angola's capital. Nunes said that more Chinese…