China’s growing integration in Africa’s maritime infrastructure presents opportunities and risks, requiring strategic management by African governments to preserve autonomy, diversify partnerships, and advance the public interest. Africa occupies a critical geostrategic position along global maritime corridors connecting Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For China, access to these routes is both an economic and strategic…
A customer shops for gold jewelry at a gold store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, on June 3, 2026. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China’s wholesale prices rose at the fastest pace in nearly four years in May, driven by surging raw material costs due to the Iran war and an artificial intelligence investment…
The African Public Relations Association (Apra) and China Media Group have joined the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) as strategic partners for the Effective Communicators Conference 2026. The partnership was announced during the launch of the conference in Windhoek yesterday. In a recorded message, Apra secretary general Omoniyi Ibietan said the collaboration reflects the organisation’s commitment…
Nairobi — China has deployed a specialized medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, as international partners intensify assistance to the Central African nation. The team, “specially dispatched” by the Chinese government, departed Beijing on Tuesday and…
Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability. Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026 Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has dismissed claims that Tokyo is pursuing “new militarism” and accused China of rapidly expanding its military with limited transparency. China continues to increase…
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – MAY 29: Police officers stand on patrol during the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue at the Shangri-La Hotel on May 29, 2026 in Singapore. Senior defence officials and military leaders from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond convene at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue,…
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth takes questions during a press briefing at the Pentagon on May 5, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images The U.S. aims to sustain equilibrium in the Asia-Pacific region and is working toward a situation where its allies are more capable, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said,…
His Excellency Martin Mpana, Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to China and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China His Excellency Telesphore Irambona, Ambassador of the Republic of Burundi to China and Chairperson of African Union His Excellency Miao Deyu, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of…
Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a succinct snapshot of what I’m seeing and hearing from local businesses. Now that the Trump-Xi summit has helped keep tariffs in check, Chinese companies and U.S. representatives alike are making the most of an extended…
NewsFeed Heavy flooding has swept away cars, destroyed a bridge, and inundated streets in southern China. The torrential rain has killed at least 25 people, forcing evacuations across multiple regions. Published On 21 May 202621 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
