Africa: Chinese President XI Outlines Four Principles for Resolving African Conflicts

Africa: Chinese President XI Outlines Four Principles for Resolving African Conflicts

Nairobi — Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined four principles for resolving conflicts in Africa, calling for African-led solutions, respect for national sovereignty, an end to hostilities, and efforts to address the root causes of insecurity. Xi presented the principles during a meeting with Togo’s President of the Council of Ministers, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who…

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FBI arrests alleged Chinese agent at LAX after she allegedly surveilled son of Taiwanese president

FBI arrests alleged Chinese agent at LAX after she allegedly surveilled son of Taiwanese president

The FBI arrested a suspected Chinese agent at Los Angeles International Airport after she allegedly surveilled the Taiwanese president’s U.S.-based son, law enforcement sources told CBS News. Wanying “Heather” Zhang, an Irvine, California, realtor, was cuffed by federal law enforcement on Sunday before she boarded a flight to Shanghai, China, from LAX, on a charge…

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Oil prices rise as Chinese refiners reportedly ban October fuel exports

Oil prices rise as Chinese refiners reportedly ban October fuel exports

Oil prices rose on Thursday, reversing earlier losses, following a report that Chinese refiners have suspended October fuel exports, further squeezing war-constrained energy markets. International benchmark Brent crude with December expiry was last seen trading 2.2% higher at $100.15 per barrel, having earlier traded 1% lower, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures with November expiry…

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Africa’s start-ups are building on Chinese AI

Africa’s start-ups are building on Chinese AI

Norrsken22 general partner Lexi Novitske African technology start-ups are increasingly building their products on Chinese AI models, and American investors’ retreat from the continent is making that shift easier, according to Lexi Novitske, general partner at pan-African venture capital firm Norrsken22. “If you take a look at what technology companies locally are building their systems…

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Chinese Exhibitors Head To South Africa For China Homelife 2026

Chinese Exhibitors Head To South Africa For China Homelife 2026

More than 500 verified Chinese exhibitors showcasing over 10,000 products will gather at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 23–25 September 2026 for the 10th edition of China Homelife South Africa and Machinex. The three-day trade fair will connect South African and African importers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, entrepreneurs and sourcing professionals directly with Chinese manufacturers…

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How Chinese tech is becoming harder for global companies to ignore

How Chinese tech is becoming harder for global companies to ignore

Washington has been stepping up efforts to curb Beijing’s technological ambitions, but from artificial intelligence to electric vehicle batteries, Chinese technology is becoming increasingly embedded in the businesses of some of the world’s biggest companies.  Apple has tapped Alibaba and Baidu for AI in China, while Ford has turned to CATL for battery technology. Volkswagen…

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