By Wu Lu Chief Correspondent
BFM
!7 January 2024
On January 13, 2024, the Xuchang Entrepreneurs Association of Henan Province, China successfully held the 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony and the Third General Meeting of the Second Session at the Xuchang Zhongyuan International Hotel.
CHINAFRICA
Strengthening Food Solidarity
Reflections on the second Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Agriculture
By Kirtan Bhana
16 January 2024
The second Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Agriculture (FOCACA) held in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, from 13 to 15 November 2023 has emerged as a catalyst for enhanced food cooperation between China and Africa. The outcomes of this pivotal event deepened the commitment of the two sides to cooperation, focusing on mutual benefit, sustainable development, and common prosperity.
SA appeals to top UN court in Israel-Palestine matter
12 January 2024
Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, fears that without the intervention of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Palestinians will be destroyed. This was as South Africa approached the ICJ, under the Genocide Convention, for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza.
ChinAfrica
Stepping Towards a Transformative Global Cooperation – BRICS Expansion
10 January 2024
The dawn of 2024 marked a significant milestone in the geopolitical landscape as Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the UAE officially joined the BRICS alliance. This expansion, the second phase of growth for the bloc since South Africa's inclusion in 2011, signals a pivotal moment for the developing world.
DIPLOMACY
By Kirtan Bhana - TDS
6 January 2023
Diplomatic and international relations find their true value when they translate into tangible benefits for the lives of local communities. This sentiment is vividly portrayed in the recently premiered three-part documentary, 'China South Africa 25 Years On', a collaborative effort between the China Media Group (CMG) and the South Africa Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). The VIP screening at NU Metro in Hyde Park on December 30, 2023, marked a momentous occasion, shedding light on the profound relationship that has blossomed into a comprehensive strategic partnership over the past quarter-century.
CGTN
Embracing 2024: Optimism amidst global challenges
by Kirtan Bhana
5 January 2024
Amid the complex geopolitical landscape and seemingly insurmountable challenges facing humanity, there exists a parallel narrative of hope and progress. While conflicts in the Middle East, power struggles between East and West, climate change disputes, and other issues dominate headlines, it is crucial to recognize the quantum strides humanity has made through interconnectivity, solidarity and technological innovation. This optimistic view of 2024 we are entering is emphasizing the transformative potential of our interconnected world.
OPINION
Why is BRI a Chinese solution to promote common development?
Editor's note: China's diplomacy has been in full swing this year after the country resumed exchanges with the world in an orderly manner. Since the start of the year, Chinese President Xi Jinping has been on a tight diplomatic schedule. What is the significance of Xi's diplomacy? How does it influence the global landscape? Chinese Diplomacy in Action is a five-part series exploring the effectiveness of China's diplomatic activities in the past year. The third essay is on the Belt and Road Initiative.
Culture China
UN recognizes Spring Festival as a Floating Holiday
23 December 2023
CGTN
Spring Festival has been officially listed as a UN Floating Holiday in the UN Calendar of Conferences and Meetings starting in 2024, as announced by the Chinese Mission to the United Nations in a statement on Friday.China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations Dai Bing said the recognition shows the wide influence and impact of Chinese civilization, reflecting the UN's advocacy for diverse and inclusive cultural values.
Celebrating the Time-Honoured Tradition of Lucia
22 December 2023
The Embassy of Sweden in South Africa hosted their annual Lucia celebration on 14 December. This cherished tradition is integral to Swedish culture, just like midsummer and crayfish parties. Typically celebrated on the 13 December in Sweden, this year, over 300 South African guests were invited to share in the 400-year-old custom on the 14 December, which brings peaceful joy and friendship.
Opening of the new Austrian Cultural Forum
20 December 2023
Alexander Schallenberg, Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs and South African Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa opened the new Austrian Cultural Forum at a reception in Pretoria hosted by Austrian Ambassador to South Africa Romana Königsbrun.
Esperance Mukamusoni had to travel for three hours from her home in the city of Huye to reach Kibeho, a sacred site for Christians in Nyaruguru District in south Rwanda. But not anymore. Thanks to a road constructed by a Chinese firm, the travel time has been reduced to just 50 minutes. Now, Mukamusoni can easily join thousands of pilgrims from around the world who visit Kibeho each year.
CHINAFRICA
By Wu Sike - ChinAfrica
7 December 2023
The Chinese people often describe the China-Algeria bond as an enduring friendship deeply rooted in the hearts of the two peoples. Whenever the restoration of China’s legitimate seat at the UN in 1971 is mentioned, the Chinese people would be reminded of the friendly name of Algeria, one of the countries that made the proposal and one of the two countries the proposal was named after in Chinese. During Algeria’s long struggle for national independence, the Chinese people consistently stood with the Algerian people, firmly supporting their just cause. The long history of mutual sympathy and support between the two countries during their struggles have forged what late Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai called a “friendship cemented in adversity.”
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