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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!

Call to Rally behind SA Women’s Cricket Team ahead of ICC World Cup final

31 October 2025

The South African Cabinet has called on all citizens to support South Africa’s women’s national cricket team as they aim to make history by winning the first-ever International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2025.

Xi, Trump meet in Busan to steady ties, shore up global confidence

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

BUSAN, South Korea, 31 October 2025 (Xinhua) -- Under global gaze and before flashing cameras, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, shook hands here Thursday for a highly anticipated meeting, the first since Trump was sworn in as U.S. president again earlier this year.

China Strengthens Domestic Governance to Lead Global Transformation

By Kirtan Bhana – TDS

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes and Ambassador Wu Peng pictured at the dialogue hosted by the China Media Group (CMG) at the University of Johannesburg (photo: CMG)

31 October 2025

As China’s Communist Party (CPC) concludes the 14th Five-Year Plan and embarks on the 15th, the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee marks a critical juncture as a domestic policy recalibration and as a profound statement on China’s evolving role in global leadership. The shift toward consolidating domestic governance, refining internal systems, and fortifying institutional resilience reflects Beijing’s understanding that sustainable global influence begins with national strength, stability, and cohesion.

Xi puts forward five-point proposal for building Asia-Pacific community

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the first session of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting and delivers a speech titled "Building an Inclusive Open Asia-Pacific Economy for All" in Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2025. The first session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting kicked off in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Friday. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

GYEONGJU, South Korea, 31 October 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday put forward a five-point proposal for promoting a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization and building an Asia-Pacific community.

Uruguayan Writer Fernanda Trías Wins the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Literature Prize for the Second Time

Acclaimed Uruguayan writer Fernanda Trías (photo supplied)

Embassy of Uruguay, Pretoria

The Embassy of Uruguay is pleased to announce that acclaimed Uruguayan writer Fernanda Trías has once again made history at the Guadalajara International Book Fair (Mexico).

Xi says ready to work with Trump to build solid foundation for bilateral ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

BUSAN, South Korea, 30 October 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that he is ready to continue working with U.S. President Donald Trump to build a solid foundation for bilateral ties, and create a sound atmosphere for the development of both countries.

China tech wave an engine of global prosperity, not a threat

Tan Libin, chief customer officer of CATL, speaks at the launch of its new electric vehicle (EV) batteries in Munich, Germany, Sept. 7, 2025. (CATL/handout via Xinhua)

BEIJING, 30 October 2025 (Xinhua) -- China is doubling down on technological innovation to fuel its high-quality development in the next five-year period. This transition is poised to generate significant positive spillovers for global prosperity.

Xi's S.Korea visit expected to consolidate economic cooperation, boost partnership

This photo taken on Sept. 24, 2025 shows posters of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Sept. 24, 2025. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

SEOUL, 30 October 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju and pay a state visit to South Korea from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 at the invitation of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

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