Gyeongju, a historic city in South Korea, is about to welcome leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the region’s highest-level, most extensive and most influential economic cooperation mechanism. At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32ndContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At first glance, they look like ordinary housekeeping notes; cut down on meetings, avoid luxury banquets, keep speeches short. When the Communist Party of China (CPC) introduced its Eight Rules principle in 2012, few imagined they would spark a governance culture shiftContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Africa and China have reaffirmed commitment to accelerating the implementation of the China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision. The initiative is aimed at building a community with a shared future anchored on peace, sustainable growth and people-centered development. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commitment wasContinue Reading
As world leaders and senior officials gather in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women from Monday to Tuesday, Irina Bokova, former UNESCO director-general, called for renewed commitment to gender equality and voiced hope that China would continue to play a leadership role in this global endeavour. “As theContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Chartered Institute of Educational Practitioners, United Kingdom (CIEPUK), says it will launch a Global Southern Studies/Research Centre (GSSRC) at Paul University, Awka, in partnership with Soochow University, China. The unveiling of the centre is scheduled for Oct. 17 at the Nwawka Auditorium, Paul University. According toContinue Reading
By Ambassador Yu Dunhai The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly recently concluded successfully. This was a session of special significance, as it marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the global anti-fascist war and the establishment of the United Nations. Over the past 80 years, theContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced his country’s plans to build Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria. Yu disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a reception marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. HeContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On the rugged edges of the Tibetan Plateau in Qinghai Province lies Deji village, once a community where poverty seemed permanent. Once upon a time, harsh winters, scarce farmlands, and limited access to education and healthcare made survival in the enclaveContinue Reading
Dignitaries during a reception to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, on Monday, in Lagos Cooperation By Taiye Olayemi and Busayo Onijala The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has saidContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria and China on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to stronger ties as both nations jointly marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary and China’s 76th National Day. The colourful celebration, which also coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival, brought togetherContinue Reading
