China-Africa Cooperation: A New Chapter in Global Partnerships Ahead of the 2024 Beijing Summit

Introduction to the Beijing Summit 2024 The upcoming Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024 marks a significant moment in global diplomatic relations. This summit represents…

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China’s Zero-Tariff Initiative: A New Era of Trade with Africa

Overview of China’s Zero-Tariff Announcement On June 11, 2025, a pivotal moment in international trade unfolded as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced the elimination of tariffs on imports from…

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Xi Jinping’s Letter: A Testament to the Role of African Scholars in China-Africa Cooperation

Chinese president Xi Jinping wrote a reply letter to 64 African scholars from 50 African Countries, among other scholars were the professor YORO DIALLO, and Dr. TALING TENE RODRIGUE, both researchers at the institute of African Studies at Zhejiang normal Universities. The letter shows the important role played by African academics in providing intellectual support to the China-Africa cooperation in the new era. Here is a part of the story brought to you by SINAFRICANEWS.

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FIFAfrica 2024: Internet freedom and democratization in question

The 2024 Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica) took place from September 25-27 in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first time the event was held in Francophone Africa. This 11th…

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China to ramp up policy steps to revive economy but no ‘bazooka’ stimulus seen

Policymakers are navigating a complicated economic landscape, with China’s reliance on infrastructure spending to drive growth exacerbating debt risks BEIJING – Chinese policymakers will likely step up measures to at…

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GLOBAL WATCH CGTN: Dr. TALING RODRIGUE on the prospect of CHINA-AFRICA people-to-people exchanges

Q1. Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed 10 partnership actions during this year’s FOCAC Summit, people-to-people exchanges is among the actions. How do you see the significance of the actions and…

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Highlights from President Xi Jinping’s Speech at the FOCAC 2024 Opening Ceremony

NOTE: This article represents the views and opinions of the author and not necessarily that of SINAFRICANEWS. The autor Dr. TALING RODRIGUE is Deputy Director for the Center of Francophones…

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President Xi Jinping’s Response to Scholars from 50 African Countries: A Comprehensive Overview

[t4b-ticker] Gert Grobler, a former veteran diplomat of South Africa and honorary professor of the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University (China), and 63 scholars from 50 African…

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FOCAC 2024: African Scholars share their views and expectations

The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be held in Beijing from September 4 (today) to 6 in Beijing. The leaders of China and Africa will gather around the theme “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future” to celebrate friendship and chart the way forward for cooperation. It is the largest diplomatic event China has hosted in recent years, with the highest attendance of foreign leaders.

Interview of Dr. TALING TRODRIGUE by CGTN

Interview of Dr. TALING T. RODRIGUE by CGTN    InterviewCGTN: As one of the African scholars who co-signed the letter to President Xi Jinping, what motivated you to participate in…

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