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Chinese imports fall 3.8 per cent to US$95.5 billion, while exports rise 7.9 per cent to US$113.2 billion, China’s General Administration of Customs says
Chinese imports fall 3.8 per cent to US$95.5 billion, while exports rise 7.9 per cent to US$113.2 billion, China’s General Administration of Customs says
Djibouti last week hinted it had China’s backing to be the next African non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, upsetting Nairobi.
Djibouti last week hinted it had China’s backing to be the next African non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, upsetting Nairobi.
US and EU have placed sanctions on senior Zimbabwean officials and businesses but Wang says they have no basis in international law.
US and EU have placed sanctions on senior Zimbabwean officials and businesses but Wang says they have no basis in international law.
Measures taken in Xinjiang are in line with UN and international anti-terrorism policies, foreign minister says as he hits out at West’s lack of respect for Muslim countries.
Measures taken in Xinjiang are in line with UN and international anti-terrorism policies, foreign minister says as he hits out at West’s lack of respect for Muslim countries.
Wang Yi begins Africa tour in Egypt with call for UN to take part in Libya peace process.
Wang Yi begins Africa tour in Egypt with call for UN to take part in Libya peace process.
China’s Shanghai Construction Group is erecting US$140 million parliamentary complex on top of a hill outside Zimbawbe’s capital, Harare. Behind China’s largesse is a bid to capture the affection and allegiances of African elites, analysts say.
China’s Shanghai Construction Group is erecting US$140 million parliamentary complex on top of a hill outside Zimbawbe’s capital, Harare. Behind China’s largesse is a bid to capture the affection and allegiances of African elites, analysts say.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Egypt, Djibouti, Eritrea, Burundi and Zimbabwe as Beijing prepares to mark 20 years of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Egypt, Djibouti, Eritrea, Burundi and Zimbabwe as Beijing prepares to mark 20 years of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
President Yoweri Museveni tells top diplomat Yang Jiechi trade between African nations is unsustainable.
President Yoweri Museveni tells top diplomat Yang Jiechi trade between African nations is unsustainable.
Freight transport gets under way on billion-dollar rail extension from Nairobi to Rift Valley as critics question viability of project.
Freight transport gets under way on billion-dollar rail extension from Nairobi to Rift Valley as critics question viability of project.
Capital letters, typographical errors and an angry tone are becoming a common feature of Chinese diplomatic tweets.
Capital letters, typographical errors and an angry tone are becoming a common feature of Chinese diplomatic tweets.
International Rivers says companies are falling well short of the mark on impact assessments and community consultation.
International Rivers says companies are falling well short of the mark on impact assessments and community consultation.
Deterred from the United States, China-based VC funds are tapping into the ‘spontaneous development’ breaking out from Nigeria to South Africa.
Deterred from the United States, China-based VC funds are tapping into the ‘spontaneous development’ breaking out from Nigeria to South Africa.
Animals’ skins are used to make traditional medicinal products known as ejiao, but campaigners fear it will fuel a black market in stolen donkeys that will hit poor rural families hardest.
Animals’ skins are used to make traditional medicinal products known as ejiao, but campaigners fear it will fuel a black market in stolen donkeys that will hit poor rural families hardest.
Chinese embassy is correct, deputy ambassador says after protesting that the budget understated the aid by US$133 million, while Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says the nations are ‘working on a common accounting mechanism’.
Chinese embassy is correct, deputy ambassador says after protesting that the budget understated the aid by US$133 million, while Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says the nations are ‘working on a common accounting mechanism’.
Southern African nation asked to give ‘full and convincing’ account after finance minister says funding from China in first nine months of 2019 was just US$3.6 million.
Southern African nation asked to give ‘full and convincing’ account after finance minister says funding from China in first nine months of 2019 was just US$3.6 million.
First grants awarded from Alibaba founder’s US$10 million decade-long fund to identify Africa’s most promising young entrepreneurs.
First grants awarded from Alibaba founder’s US$10 million decade-long fund to identify Africa’s most promising young entrepreneurs.
Beijing will supply infrastructure funds, grants and debt forgiveness, while ore will be mined close to source of rivers that provide water for five million people.
Beijing will supply infrastructure funds, grants and debt forgiveness, while ore will be mined close to source of rivers that provide water for five million people.
Nations have dismissed claims Beijing has pulled the plug on US$1.3 billion of funding for infrastructure projects, but the lack of return on previous investments are putting a strain on relations, observers say.
Nations have dismissed claims Beijing has pulled the plug on US$1.3 billion of funding for infrastructure projects, but the lack of return on previous investments are putting a strain on relations, observers say.
Series of cases in countries including Kenya and Uganda involve Chinese entities or directors, but unlike some other countries Beijing has no law on corrupt practices abroad by companies or citizens.
Series of cases in countries including Kenya and Uganda involve Chinese entities or directors, but unlike some other countries Beijing has no law on corrupt practices abroad by companies or citizens.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the two countries should work together to oppose protectionism.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the two countries should work together to oppose protectionism.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta takes maiden ride on latest section of Standard Gauge Railway though it will not open to freight traffic until the end of the year.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta takes maiden ride on latest section of Standard Gauge Railway though it will not open to freight traffic until the end of the year.
Sino-African two-way trade hit US$204 billion in 2018, but is it economics or politics that is driving development on the giant continent?
Sino-African two-way trade hit US$204 billion in 2018, but is it economics or politics that is driving development on the giant continent?
Lusaka faces a growing debt crisis, and hopes Beijing can help refinance some of its loans so that it can secure new credit from IMF, but China ‘remains reluctant to engage in formal agreements on debt restructuring’.
Lusaka faces a growing debt crisis, and hopes Beijing can help refinance some of its loans so that it can secure new credit from IMF, but China ‘remains reluctant to engage in formal agreements on debt restructuring’.
Beijing is a major investor in the country’s oilfields and has contributed troops to the UN peacekeeping mission to help end a conflict that has killed tens of thousands
Beijing is a major investor in the country’s oilfields and has contributed troops to the UN peacekeeping mission to help end a conflict that has killed tens of thousands
An initiative that sends thousands of African students to Chinese universities builds an army of influencers for Beijing on the continent while countering accusations of unscrupulous practices.
An initiative that sends thousands of African students to Chinese universities builds an army of influencers for Beijing on the continent while countering accusations of unscrupulous practices.
Violent Kenyan organised crime family sourced ‘precursor chemicals’ for illicit drug production from China, US court documents show.
Violent Kenyan organised crime family sourced ‘precursor chemicals’ for illicit drug production from China, US court documents show.
Washington’s ‘entity list’ trade restrictions are starting to hurt sales in Africa.
Washington’s ‘entity list’ trade restrictions are starting to hurt sales in Africa.
Both countries are competing for influence and benefits on the continent where China is a trade juggernaut. But they want not only raw materials and markets ‘but also respect and love’, according to an analyst.
Both countries are competing for influence and benefits on the continent where China is a trade juggernaut. But they want not only raw materials and markets ‘but also respect and love’, according to an analyst.
Despite international pressure to stop working with his administration over its human rights record, Beijing’s influence in the African nation only grew.
Despite international pressure to stop working with his administration over its human rights record, Beijing’s influence in the African nation only grew.
China’s top diplomat, Yang Jiechi, tells Kenya’s president that Beijing is committed to partnering with African nations through the Belt and Road Initiative.
China’s top diplomat, Yang Jiechi, tells Kenya’s president that Beijing is committed to partnering with African nations through the Belt and Road Initiative.