NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA
Foreign

China denies tariff talks with U.S.

56 total views today

China on Thursday denied any suggestion on negotiations with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over tariffs.

China’s comments come after Trump had earlier on Tuesday said that things were going on fine with China and that the final tariff rate on Chinese exports would come down substantially from the current 145 per cent.

Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry, said during a briefing that, “for all I know, China and the U.S. are not having any consultation or negotiation on tariffs, still less reaching a deal.

“China’s position is consistent and we are open to consultations and dialogues, but any form of consultations and negotiations must be conducted on the basis of mutual respect and in an equal manner,” Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong said.

“Any claims about the progress of China-U.S. trade negotiations are groundless as trying to catch the wind and have no factual basis,” the spokesman said.

Trump had told reporters earlier in the week that “everything’s active” when asked if he was engaging with China, although his treasury secretary had said there were no formal negotiations.

Trump had put 145 per cent tariffs on imports from China, while China hit back with 125 per cent tariffs on U.S. products.

While Trump had given other countries a 90-day pause on the tariffs, as their leaders pledged to negotiate with the U.S., China remained the exception.

Instead, Beijing raised its own tariffs and deployed other economic measures in response while vowing to fight to the end.

For example, China restricted exports of rare earth minerals and raised multiple cases against the U.S. at the World Trade Organisation.

China also made it clear that talks should involve the cancellation of all tariffs it currently faces.

“The unilateral tariff increase measures were initiated by the United States.

“If the United States really wants to solve the problem, it should face up to the rational voices of the international community and all parties at home.

“It should completely cancel all unilateral tariff measures against China, and find ways to resolve differences through equal dialogue,” said the Commerce Ministry spokesman.

In spite of the economic measures leveled against China, Trump had earlier said that it would be “very nice” and not play hardball with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

“We are going to live together very happily and ideally work together,” Trump said. (AP/NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Halima Sheji

Foreign

Stable world order may emerge if…— Chinese economist

108 total views today

By Busayo Onijala

A new, more stable world structure may emerge if China’s per capita GDP reaches half of the United States’, says Prof. Yifu Lin, Honorary Dean, National School of Development, Peking University.

Lin, who is also a former World Bank Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, Development Economics, said this during a lecture organised by China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA) in Beijing.

Speaking on the theme, “China’s Medium and Long Term Development and the Significance of its Stable Growth to the World”, he noted that the world was currently grappling with great change, unseen in a century.

He said that with a GDP of 134.9 trillion Yuan (18.80 trillion dollars) in 2024, maintaining growth above five per cent was achievable for China, highlighting its 30 per cent annual contribution to global economic growth.

According to him, China’s sustained development is not only vital to the well-being of its 1.4 billion citizens but also to global economic stability and the reshaping of international governance systems.

”Chinese style modernisation holds significance not only for its own development but also as a crucial pillar for global stability.

”At present, only 16 per cent of the global population lives in high-income countries and once China achieves modernisation, this figure will double, bringing the world into a new stage of equilibrium.”

Lin, while projecting china’s economic future, decried the West’s “China collapse theory”.

He noted that in the last 40 years, China had been the only major economy that had not experienced a systemic economic or financial crisis.

He explained that this feat was due to China’s continued growth in technological innovation, industrial upgrading, and the formation of new productive capacity in emerging industries.

The economist further highlighted three major advantages for China’s growth including abundant pool of technological talent, vast domestic market, and the most complete industrial supply chain in the world.

Speaking on the future of China-U.S. trade, he said there were little risks of complete decoupling, adding that a possibility however could not be entirely ruled out.

”For instance, even after the tariff hikes, products like IPhones, some chips, and photovoltaic materials are no longer subject to tariffs because U.S. companies couldn’t bear the cost.

”If trade stops, the losses for the U.S. would exceed those for China, especially since the U.S. is a high-income country, with its advantageous industries all in high-tech sectors.

”These high-tech enterprises rely on the Chinese market, without which they cannot maintain profitability to support technological leadership. Therefore, economic decoupling would have a greater negative impact on the U.S,” Lin said.

He noted that trade wars were bad especially for smaller countries and therefore urged the other 85 per cent of the world’s economies to unite to address the situation rather than negotiate separately.

He added that though the U.S. economy was large, it only accounts for 15 per cent of the global economy.

Lin warned that with a persistence trade war, international analysts predict an occurrence of a situation like the Great Depression of the 1930s which followed the 1929 stock market crash when the U.S. raised high tariffs to protect domestic jobs.

”This may seem beneficial to the U.S. in the short term, but it’s ultimately harmful in the long run and we hope the world can learn from past experiences.

”We should re-establish rules-based international system. Trade issues should return to the WTO framework, where disputes can be resolved,” he added. (NAN) (nannews.ng)

Edited by Deborah Coker

General News

Africa Day to hold in China

158 total views today

By Aderonke Ojediran

The Inaugural Africa Day celebration, aimed to project a vibrant and authentic image of Africa to a global audience, is billed to hold in China in May.

 

The Center for China-Africa Discourse Studies made this known on Wednesday in Lagos.

 

The Communications Director of the centre, Queen Modestus, said in a statement that Africa Day in China was being spearheaded by Africans residing in China.

 

“In what is being described as the biggest celebration of Black culture in Asia, preparations are underway for the first-ever Africa Day celebration in China, scheduled to take place on May 23 at the Marriott Hotel in Beijing,” Modestus said.

 

The director said that the celebration had the support of major African corporations.

 

“The event will be hosted by Dr Joseph Olivier Mendo’o, Head of the African Youth Delegation in China and one of the 100 most influential people of African descent (2023).

 

“We don’t want to let the cat out of the bag, but a prominent Nigerian bank and the national airline of an East African country are among the lead sponsors.

 

“Additionally, a major South African brand is expected to join, alongside several non-profit foundations and intellectual bodies advocating good governance and pan-African unity.

 

“This is not just a celebration; it is a cultural statement. Too often, Africa is misconstrued as a single country due to racial homogenisation,” she said.

 

Modestus said that the event was expected to dismantle such misconception and present the continent in its full richness and diversity.

 

She described the initiative as a celebration of Africa by Africans for Africans, adding that it would blend corporate support, academic engagement and community involvement.

 

“Also, foundations with strong pan-African values are expected to play an integral role.”

 

She said that the celebration was being intended to become  annual.

 

Amb. Martin Mpana of Cameroon, who is the  Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China, is expected to give an address at the occasion, according to Modestus.

 

She added that the event would  feature a high-level panel discussion and a dedicated forum for African community leaders. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ijeoma Popoola

Foreign

Hollywood jitters over U.S.-China tariff war

159 total views today

 

By Kamal Tayo Oropo

The U.S.-China tariff war may now be casting a shadow over Hollywood, according to He Beiping, a Chinese journalist based in Nigeria.

Beiping’s opinion is contained in a piece made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.

Beiping expressed concerns about China’s declining interest in American film imports.

He noted that during Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s recent visit to China, both countries signed a film cooperation agreement.

According to him, the deal aims to deepen cultural and industry ties through festivals, screenings, co-productions and professional exchanges.

“This signals China’s pivot towards broader cinematic partnerships beyond traditional U.S. collaborations.

“China, as the world’s second-largest film market, remains a crucial audience for global content creators.

“Yet, rising U.S. tariffs have triggered strategic pushback from Beijing,” he explained.

He stated that China’s National Film Administration has pledged to “moderately reduce the number of American films imported”.

“This announcement has unsettled Hollywood, with shares in studios like Disney and Warner Bros Discovery falling sharply.

“The tariff moves casts uncertainty over future U.S.-China film projects and market access.

“Still, China continues to reward high-quality international content at the box office,” he said.

Beiping emphasised that strong demand remains, provided partnerships are fair and mutually beneficial.

He pointed out an imbalance: U.S. service exports to China have surged over sevenfold since 2001.

According to him, Washington’s tariff policies risk harming its own success in key service sectors like film and technology.

NAN recalls that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has also warned of possible counter-measures.

These include potential restrictions on U.S. tech firms, suggesting wider economic consequences.

Beiping noted that America’s surplus with Europe relies heavily on technology services.

He argued that such threats reflect a growing instability driven by short-term trade decisions.

“Meanwhile, China is embracing openness,” he said, referencing the recent deal with Spain.

That agreement reflects a multilateral approach to creative exchange and global trade.

“This model, based on mutual gain, could raise standards and enrich global audiences,” he said.

Beiping added that the era of American unilateral dominance is ending, replaced by a multipolar world of shared opportunity. (NAN) 

Edited by Polycarp Auta

Foreign

NAN MD says China’s “Two Sessions” key to governance, modernisation

199 total views today

By Ismail Abdulaziz
China’s cooperation with African nations, particularly in industrialisation, capacity building and technology transfer, is playing a crucial role in addressing the continent’s development challenges.

The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, said this in an interview with the Chinese news agency, Xinhua.

Ali was speaking against the background of the China two sessions event that began in Beijing on Monday.

He said that China’s “two sessions” had become a crucial window through which the world observes the country’s governance model and gains insights into its modernisation.

NAN reports that the two sessions is an annual political gathering with thousands of political and community delegates converging on Beijing.

Delegates are drawn from across mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau to ratify legislation, personnel changes and the budget over about two weeks of highly choreographed meetings.

The event is called the “two sessions” because both the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) hold their annual meetings separately, but at the same time.

The meetings include “work report” speeches by the premier, and sometimes – but not always – speeches by the party leader.

Official economic targets are set, military budgets announced, and changes in the ranks of party leadership bodies are confirmed.

“The “two sessions” showcase the transparency and efficiency of China’s governance, as well as its responsible administrative system.

“China’s governance experience is even more valuable in the current context of profound global changes,” Ali said.

Having visited China multiple times, Ali expressed delight at the country’s rapid development and transformation.

According to him, China stands out in renewable energy, infrastructure and agriculture among other fields.

Describing China’s engagement with other developing countries as “unique,” he emphasised its focus on delivering tangible benefits through infrastructure development, vocational training and technology-driven investment.

“China’s cooperation with African nations, particularly in industrialisation, capacity building and technology transfer, is playing a crucial role in addressing the continent’s development challenges.

“Africa is benefiting from industrial investments and infrastructure projects that are transforming economies across the continent,” Ali said.

He added that without roads, bridges, railways and power projects, “industrialisation would be impossible.”

Noting that NAN was keenly watching and reporting on this year’s “two sessions,” Ali expected the “two sessions” to reveal more information on future China-Africa cooperation.

“By deepening China-Africa cooperation, more African nations will learn from China’s experience and jointly advance global governance and economic prosperity,” he said.(NAN/Xinhua)
(Edited by Mufutau Ojo)

Foreign

China inaugurates 2025 economic roadmap, targets 5% GDP growth

240 total views today

By Fortune Abang

The Government of China has inaugurated its 2025 economic Roadmap centred on bolstering five per cent GDP growth, innovation and investment.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the roadmap is centred on boosting consumption, innovation and technology, fiscal and monetary policy implementation, as well as market reform.

China’s Premier Li Qiang disclosed this during the virtual presentation of the Chinese government work report against the backdrop of the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China.

He stated that the focus of the roadmap was fiscal expansion, technological innovation, and foreign investment, outlining a comprehensive approach aimed at sustaining the country’s economic growth amid global uncertainties.

Li said, “A key feature of China’s 2025 economic strategy is an expanded fiscal policy with the deficit-to-GDP ratio set at four per cent, marking a notable increase from the previous year.

“To support economic stimulus, Chinese government plans to issue 1.3 trillion yuan in ultra-long special treasury bonds, up by 300 billion yuan from last year, along with 4.4 trillion yuan in local government special-purpose bonds.

“Such represents a 500 billion yuan increase over 2024 levels; this fiscal expansion is designed to boost domestic consumption.

“Of the ultra-long special treasury bonds, 300 billion yuan will be allocated to consumer goods trade-in programmes.”

Tian Xuan, Deputy to the 14th NPC and Associate Dean at PBC School of Finance, Tsinghua University, explained the significance of the initiative, saying expanding domestic demand is a priority among ten key tasks outlined in the report.

According to Tian, the dedicated 300 billion yuan for trade-in programmes will stimulate consumption, drive transformation and upgrade consumption patterns.

Chan Chun-ying, Hong Kong’s Deputy to the NPC and Advisor at Bank of China Hong Kong Ltd, expressed confidence in the economic target.

He added that China had consistently sustained medium-to-high-speed economic growth.

He restated that such is notable in China’s ability to maintain a five per cent growth rate and demonstrated confidence, which in turn boosted confidence.

“China is prioritising technological advancements in biomanufacturing, quantum-computing, embodied AI and 6G.

“The AI Plus initiative aims to integrate digital technologies with manufacturing strengths, supporting extensive application of large-scale AI models, development of next-generation intelligent terminals and smart manufacturing equipment.

“The emergence of deep-seek has demonstrated that we can achieve global AI capabilities, using cost-effective chips and faster processing speeds,” Chan said.

Erik Solheim, former UN Under-Secretary-General and former Executive-Director of the UN Environment Programme, described the roadmap as China’s commitment to stabilising foreign trade and advancing Belt and Road cooperation.

“China remains a significant force in the world economy with an expected economic growth of five per cent for 2025, China will continue to be the biggest source of global economic growth.

“Stability and innovation are key themes of this year’s two sessions; China is at the forefront of innovation, particularly in the two most important sectors, such as economy and environment,” Solheim said.

High points of the event were remarks by Patrick Nijs, co-founder of the EU-China Joint Innovation Centre and Bernardo Mendia, Board Advisor at the EU Young Entrepreneurs Association. (NAN) (nannews.com.ng)

Edited by Gregg Mmaduakolam/Oluwafunke Ishola

Foreign

IWD: Chinese Ambassador pledge cooperation with Nigeria to boost women empowerment

278 total views today

Empowerment

By Sarafina Christopher

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Yu Dunhai has affirmed China’s dedication in collaborating with Nigeria to enhance gender equality and promote women’s empowerment.

He made this pledge on Friday in Abuja during the “Her Story and Future” event marking the 115th International Women’s Day and 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration hosted by the Chinese Embassy in collaboration with the Nigerian Ministry of Women Affairs.

The ambassador stressed the significance of the Beijing Declaration, a widely acknowledged blueprint for safeguarding women’s rights globally.

He said that the belief in gender not being a hindrance to humanity’s progress informed part of the decision for the crucial declaration.

Furthermore, he acknowledged women as the driving force behind both human advancement and economic growth.

He noted that with the backdrop of strengthened China-Nigeria relations, especially following President Bola Tinubu’s trip to China and participation in the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, there was need to ramp up efforts towards gender equality and women’s empowerment in Nigeria.

“We would like to work with Nigeria to improve gender equality and also women empowerment

“We are keen on empowering Nigerian women through avenues like education, capacity enhancement, vocational training, and have already taken strides in this direction,” he stated.

He also listed successes such as a Nigerian female train conductor trained by the Chinese company CCECC and the rise of talented Nigerian female entrepreneurs in sectors like ICT, with whom China hopes to foster deeper collaboration.

Yu noted that China has underlined its commitment to gender equality through a robust legal framework encompassing over 100 laws and regulations aimed at safeguarding women’s rights.

Key achievements include an average life expectancy of nearly 81 years for Chinese women and the elimination of gender disparities in education.

Notably, women constitute 45 per cent of China’s workforce, and in the internet sector, female entrepreneurs surpass their male counterparts at 55 per cent.

He also highlighted the active involvement of women in the “Two Sessions” political meetings in Beijing, shaping national policies as representatives.

The Ambassador stressed that China’s strides in gender equality and women’s development not only underscore its human rights framework but also contribute significantly to global equality, development, and peace.

Yu expressed confidence that more Nigeria women would benefit from high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, allowing them to realise their aspirations and shape a prosperous future

Yu also extended warm greetings to women in Nigeria and worldwide, emphasising the United Nations theme: “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment.”

Mrs Olubunmi Olowookere, Permanent Secretary of the Social Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, lauded the resilience and bravery of women across history.

She emphasised the imperative of acknowledging and celebrating women’s contributions in science, business, the arts, and leadership for a future where education, equality, and empowerment are basic rights, not luxuries.

“As we honour the past, we must also commit to a future where education, equality, and empowerment are fundamental rights, not privileges,” she said.

NAN reports that the event attracted government officials, diplomats, and gender advocates who echoed the call for advancing women’s rights in Nigeria.(NAN)

Features

China and Nigeria Joining Hands for a Brighter Future

467 total views today

By Yu Dunhai

From January 8th to 9th, H.E. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, paid an official visit to Nigeria.

During the visit, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with President Tinubu and Foreign Minister Tuggar, which harvested fruitful results.

After 4 years since Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s last visit to Nigeria, this visit occurs amid the 25th Anniversary of the Founding of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the beginning of implementing the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit 2024, and aims to build on past achievement and guide the future for the China-Africa and China-Nigeria relations.

This is another high-level exchange between China and Nigeria following the successive visits of Foreign Minister Tuggar and President Tinubu to China last year, which therefore is also a reunion between good friends.

As the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, I had the honour and privilege to accompany and witness the visit, and I am happy to share my thoughts of this visit as follows.

First, the visit bears extraordinary significance. This visit goes along with the established practice of Chinese diplomacy that the Chinese Foreign Minister would choose Africa as his first overseas destination at the start of every new year, a tradition lasting over the past 35 years.

It reflects the mutual support and original aspiration of the China-Africa friendship, which plays a unique role in the history of international exchanges.

The visit also demonstrates China’s resolve and commitment to working with Nigeria to implement the consensus reached by our two Heads of State and the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era, and leading the Global South in advancing solidarity and cooperation.

The visit has greatly strengthened the synergies between the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Ten Partnership Actions for China and Africa to jointly advance modernization, and the Priority Areas of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.

The visit injected new impetus into our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, deepened our cooperation, and enhanced the international coordination between our two countries.

Second, the two sides reached a broad consensus. During the visit, Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke highly of the China-Nigeria relations, stating that under the strategic guidance of the two Presidents, our bilateral relations have achieved three outstanding achievements, namely a new leap in positioning of the relations, a new platform created through solidarity and collaboration, and a new height in international cooperation.

The Nigerian side noted that our relations is rooted in traditional friendship and is unbreakable.

Nigeria particularly reaffirmed its commitment to the One-China principle and supporting China’s efforts in achieving national reunification, and its role on the world stage.

Regarding regional issues, China reiterated that it would stand together with Nigeria to counter terrorism and maintain regional peace and stability in the Sahel region and West Africa.

China also supports Nigeria in playing a more important role on the global stage.

Both sides agreed to forge greater synergy in strategies, consolidate political mutual trust, jointly maintain regional peace and stability, strengthen coordination on international and regional affairs, and promote China-Nigeria relations to a higher level.

Third, the visit charted the way forward for our cooperation. Practical cooperation has always been the driving force of the China-Nigeria relations. Such mega projects as the Lekki Deep Sea Port, four major Terminals, and the Ogun Free Trade Zone, have not only profoundly improved Nigerian people’s livelihood, but also constitute stellar examples in China-Africa cooperation.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit further consolidates the ‘strategic’ nature of China-Nigeria cooperation. We will work together to translate the important consensus reached by the two leaders and the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit into actions.

We will step up synergy in development strategies to achieve common development as well as to support the collective rise of the Global South.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit also highlights the exemplary feature of China-Nigeria cooperation.

Just before the visit, the People’s Bank of China and the Central Bank of Nigeria renewed the currency swap agreement, which was valued at 15 billion yuan or 3.28 trillion Naira. The China Development Bank issued the first loan of €245 million to support the Kano-Kaduna railway project.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi also reiterated China’s support for the Nigeria railway modernisation project.

Besides the traditional infrastructure cooperation, our two sides also exchanged views on deepening cooperation in such areas as trade, new energy, mining, agriculture, people-to-people exchanges, and security.

In the days to come, China-Nigeria cooperation will embark on a broader and faster lane.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to Nigerian colleagues and friends, from the State House, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other departments for their hard work to make the visit a great success, and their warm hospitality extended to the Chinese delegation.

As a Chinese saying goes, even mountains and seas cannot distance people with shared aspirations. No matter how the international landscape evolves, China will always be Nigeria’s most trustworthy friend, most reliable partner in pursuing development, and the strongest backing on the international stage.

We are willing to take this visit as an opportunity to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in various fields and jointly serve as the pioneers in redressing the historical injustices, the co-workers for the rise of the Global South, and the doers for the improvement of global governance.

May our cooperation forever nourish, and our friendship never perish.

**…Yu Dunhai, is the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria.

Foreign

China’s ice-snow sector ’ll exceed 1trn RMB value in 2025 — Official

302 total views today

By Fortune Abang

The National Alpine Skiing Centre of China has predicted that the country’s ice-snow sector would exceed one trillion RMB value in 2025.

The Ski instructor at the centre, Xin Dawei, made this known on Wednesday at a global virtual news conference organised by the centre.

He described 2025 as the busiest snow season.

Xin lauded China for capturing both domestic and international investments to become the world’s fastest-growing winter sports market.

He said that, although the world was undergoing a plateau phase, China recorded huge increments for international businesses.

“Two months ago, China released guidelines to boost the ice and snow economy with the aim to grow it into a 1.2 trillion-yuan industry by 2027,” he said.

According to him, the number of instructors at the centre has grown this year to meet the fast-rising demand.

He added that hiring was still going on.

Xin further said, “Youngsters venture into the snow fields inspired by Winter Olympic super idols, such as Eileen Gu and Yiming Su; many are also driven by their skilful friends or partners.

“Riding the Olympics wave, China’s ice and snow sector is expected to exceed the mark of 1 trillion RMB this year, up from 970 billion RMB in 2024.

“In 2015, when China won the bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, the figure was 270 billion RMB.”

He identified JD.com as an e-commerce platform for Chinese device buyers, sales of ski-related gears in 2024, which recorded remarkable growth with sales of ski goggles.

Others, he said, are snowshoes and snowboards, which have increased by not less than 80 per cent year-on-year.

Xin further quoted Mr Xie Jinhong, an official of winter sports sales at JD.com, as saying that Southern China sales had surged by over 100 per cent in Fujian, Anhui, Guangxi, Hunan and Guangdong provinces.

He also said that the current snow season was estimated to attract not less than 500 million visitors to ice and snow resorts, up from 385 million last season.

Xin quoted Mr Benny Wu, Vice-President of Beijing Ski Association and author of 2023-2024 China Ski Industry White Book, as saying that youngsters make up a significant portion of the winter sports participants.

“Winter camps are attracting tens of thousands of students in Chongli, one of the host locations of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, when compared to less than the past.

“Skiing schools are also burgeoning in China; China has become the world’s largest indoor ski market, home to over half of the world’s total and six out of the ten biggest ones globally.

“Breaking the limits of terrain and season, indoor venues offer convenient, round-the-year choices for city dwellers, especially in places where there are few mountains to develop,” Benny said.

Xin further quoted Lisa Zhang, General Manager, Marketing Department, Bonski, the largest indoor ski resort in Southern China, as saying that indoor skiing has been integrated into citizens’ lives.

“Sales of family tickets hiked by 66.5 per cent in the past five years with the number of preschoolers escalating 20 times,” Lisa said. (NAN)

Edited by Mark Longyen

Metro

FCT, China to strengthen cooperation in urban devt. education, others

575 total views today

By Philip Yatai

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Hunan, a landlocked province of southern China, have expressed commitment to strengthen cooperation in urban development, cultural education, tourism, and environment, amongst other areas.

The Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, stated this during a visit of the Hunan delegation to the FCTA in Abuja on Friday.

The delegation was led by Lai Mingyong, the Vice Chairman, of the Hunan Provincial Political Consultative Conference.

Mahmoud stressed that the strategic partnership between FCTA and the Chinese province would ensure expertise, resources, and knowledge sharing.

“This will lead to greater innovation, effective problem-solving, and enhanced capabilities that would be difficult to achieve alone.

“It is important that partnership fosters mutual benefit, strengthens individual and collective efforts, and promotes growth and resilience,” she said.

The minister said that the FCT was transforming President Bola Tinubu.

She added that the partnership with Hanan Province would facilitate more infrastructural development in the capital city of the most populous country in Africa.

The minister commended the Chinese delegation for the warm reception extended to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and his delegation during his recent visit to China.

She also said that the partnership would enable the FCT to harness its potential in the areas of tourism, culture, education, and environment.

Earlier, Mingyong, who expressed commitment to strengthening the partnership with FCTA, noted that Abuja, the capital and political-cultural centre of Nigeria was wearing a new look.

He said that the capital city was renowned for its unique urban planning, beautiful architectural style, and well-developed infrastructure.

“This city has grown into a modern metropolis with significant achievements in terms of infrastructural development,” he said.

Mingyong invited the FCT Administration to the China-Africa Economy and Trade Expo, taking place from Nov. 28 to Nov. 30, at the Abuja Trade and Convention centre. (NAN)

Edited by Emmanuel Yashim

X
Welcome to NAN
Need help? Choose an option below and let me be your assistant.
Email SubscriptionSite SearchSend Us Email