Opening doors to shared future -- China's import expo boosts market access, development for least developed countries

This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025 shows a view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

SHANGHAI, 8 November 2025 (Xinhua) -- China's annual import expo has been opening doors to the world's least developed countries (LDCs), facilitating not only the exchange of ideas, orders and friendship, but also driving their local development and income growth.

Think tank report highlights China's economic, social development blueprint for 15th Five-Year Plan period

BEIJING, 7 November 2025 (Xinhua) -- A think tank report, which elaborates on China's economic and social development blueprint for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), was released Friday at a seminar on understanding the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee in Beijing.

Embracing "China Opportunity 2.0" for shared prosperity

Visitors view an extra support guidewire of Medtronic, which made its global debut during the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2025.  (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

BEIJING, 7 November 2025 (Xinhua) -- China has set its development priorities and policy directions for the next five years, and the world's second-largest economy will bring new opportunities for shared growth with global partners and investors.

International Forum "Russia: Country of Sports" establishes working group on sports cooperation

Asian countries adopt the Samara Declaration on equality in sport

TV BRICS - 8 November 2025

The 13th International Sports Forum "Russia: Country of Sports" has concluded in Samara, where the member states of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) adopted the Samara Declaration. The document establishes the principles of equal partnership in global sport.

Art, Memory and South Africa's  Unstoppable Journey Forward
By Kirtan Bhana – TDS

4 November 2025

Nearly three decades into democracy, South Africa continues to draw strength and inspiration from the creative expressions born in the darkest chapters of its past. The story of the Ifa Lethu Foundation and the art it has helped to recover and celebrate is a vivid reminder that culture is both a record of struggle and a catalyst for progress.

GEM – A Gem for Africa and the World

TDS - 4 November 2025

In a dazzling display of light, sound, and symbolism, the Great Egyptian Museum (GEM) was inaugurated in Cairo by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, marking one of the most momentous cultural milestones of the century. The grand opening was broadcast live to audiences across the globe, with simultaneous viewings held in major world cities — including a special live crossing hosted in Pretoria, South Africa, in partnership between the University of South Africa (UNISA) and the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Mtentu Bridge a Transformative Economic Opportunity for the Mpondo Kingdom

by HRH Stella Sigcau

3 November 2025

On 29 October 2025, King Silosohlanga kaDakhile Sigcau paid a visit to the Mtentu Bridge construction site as part of his ongoing outreach programme in the Mpondo Kingdom.

Inspiring the Global South

Sam Masango, Bantu Siwisa and Elizabeth Shawa (left to right) speak at the panel discussion (SUN XIANG)

ChinAfrica - 3 November 2025

South African scholars highlight the importance of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China 

China is playing an increasingly active and important role in global politics and economy, especially in the development of the Global South. One of its most recent initiatives, the Global Governance Initiative, in a sense represents the aspiration of the Global South, said Busani Ngcaweni, director of the University of Johannesburg Centre for Public Policy and African Studies. “I call it the Global South consensus,” he noted.

UN report forecasts 10% decline in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2035

The organisation has called for stronger international efforts

TV BRICS

3 November 2025

The United Nations has reported progress made by countries in fulfilling their commitments to combat the effects of climate change. This is stated in the 2025 report on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), published on the website of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Expert: literature from BRICS countries strengthens intercultural dialogue across group

The interview features expert insight into how literature becomes a tool of diplomacy

TV BRICS - 3 November 2025

Writers from BRICS countries are transcending national borders – their creativity is becoming a dialogue of cultures. Through literature, they not only telling the stories of their peoples but also find a common language with an international audience.

APEC 2026: See you in Shenzhen

Xinhua - 1 November 2025

China is set to host APEC meeting for the third time in 2026. See you in Shenzhen!