Xi Jinping

But it doesn’t end there. The threads of his influence permeate the entire domestic news segment, in quotes and accolades, as can be seen in the May 31 and June 1 news cycles, where there are lengthy segments of Xi greeting and being greeted by children, with several shots reminiscent…

President Cyril Ramaphosa will have a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week as Pretoria tries to resolve its dilemma about Russian President Vladimir Putin entering South Africa to attend the BRICS Summit in August. Ramaphosa’s call to Xi is fuelling speculation that he might ask the Chinese leader…

Central Asia is growing in economic importance on a global level. China’s strategy for Central Asia is to secure economic gains and to build an alternate trade corridor in the event of a U.S.-led naval blockade of China’s maritime trade routes. Both the U.S. and Gulf Nations are vying for…

Ahead of International Children’s Day, Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) jointly initiated the “Warm Children’s Hearts: a China-Africa Joint Action” event to care for the health of African orphans. Chinese embassies and medical teams in relevant African…

President Xi Jinping of China commits to enhancing economic relations with Nigeria, recognizing its significance in Africa and globally.  President Bola Tinubu meets with China's special envoy, Peng Qinghua, and discusses areas of cooperation and mutual benefit in trade, investment, and infrastructure development. President Tinubu emphasizes Nigeria's willingness to engage…

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Chinese President XI Jinping has pledged increased economic cooperation with Nigeria, saying the country is important to Africa and the world. The Chinese president spoke through his Special Envoy, Peng Qinghua, Vice Chairperson, Standing Committee of National People’s Congress, People’s Republic of China, who met…

China Telecom has noted that the establishment of a quantum tech hub is in line with President Xi Jinping’s long-term tech adoption. China Telecom Corp Ltd (Hong Kong: 728), a Chinese telecommunications company, has announced plans to venture into the supercomputer quantum industry to streamline its services. According to the…

washington —  This week, U.S. and Chinese officials held meetings in Washington aimed at building ties following months of tension since Beijing’s surveillance balloon floated across the U.S. in early February. For the former U.S. officials who used to broker such talks 15 years ago, the tensions reflect how Beijing…

China sees spike in Covid cases. AFP. China has been relying on its home-grown vaccines to fight the deadly Covid which has once again been infecting its population. However, Xi Jinping and his administration have been on denial that the jabs made in the country are less effective. Covid-19 cases…

China has banned the use of Micron's chips in critical infrastructure projects - Copyright AFP Hector RETAMAL Poornima WEERASEKARA, Luna LIN Beijing’s restrictions on American chipmaker Micron in retaliation to sweeping US chip curbs marks a major step up in its response to Washington’s pressure and could open the door…