Promulgation of private sector promotion law timely, significant: official

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center, a large-model incubator home to over 100 enterprises in Shanghai, east China, April 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The promulgation of China's private sector promotion law is timely and of great significance, said Yang Heqing, head of the economic law department of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.

Sharing Development Opportunities
Scholars and officials call for promoting all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era

ChinAfrica

28 April 2025

At the 2024 Beijing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in September last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed that the overall characterisation of China-Africa relations be elevated to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. “This declaration affirms, whether faced with pandemic or geopolitical shifts, Africa and China will still remain each other's most trustworthy true partners,” said Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, South Africa’s minister of public service and administration.

China adopts multiple measures to boost support for private companies

 

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- China is implementing a series of targeted measures to foster a favorable environment for private enterprises and promote growth in the private sector, said an official with the country's top economic planner.

Xinhua News Agency opens branch in Guinea-Bissau

BISSAU, April 25 (Xinhua) -- China's Xinhua News Agency inaugurated its Bissau branch on Friday, with the approval of the government of Guinea-Bissau.

Guinea-Bissau seeks to deepen media cooperation with China to diversify international communication - Minister

 
Guinea-Bissau's Minister of Social Communication Florentino Fernando Dias speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, April 24, 2025.(Xinhua/Si Yuan)

BISSAU, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Guinea-Bissau places great importance on developing media cooperation with other countries, particularly with China, hoping to strengthen bilateral relations through deepening exchanges in the field of information dissemination, said Florentino Fernando Dias, Guinea-Bissau's Minister of Social Communication.

Viaje 5: Filipinism — A Vibrant Celebration of Filipino Artistry 

by Anisha Pemjee

25 April 2025

The Embassy of the Philippines in South Africa, in collaboration with Kunst ArtFilipino, has unveiled Viaje 5: Filipinism – What Makes Art Filipino, an art exhibition that explores the essence of Filipino identity through a rich tapestry of visual expression. Held at the Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria, the exhibition runs until 30 April, inviting art lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and the general public to experience the bold and heartfelt visions of four renowned Filipino artists.

SA, Lesotho deepen bilateral cooperation at Bi-National Commission

24 April 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and Lesotho are making strides in cooperation on water resource management. The President was delivering opening remarks at the occasion of the second session of the Lesotho-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC). He highlighted the Lesotho Highlands Water Project as a good example of how two friendly countries can collaborate to the benefit of its peoples. 

China's policy support boosts private sector's healthy development

A visitor introduces a Chery (a famous Chinese private owned company )flying car via live-streaming during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in east China's Shanghai, April 23, 2025. Themed "Embracing Innovation, Empowering the Future," the exhibition, also known as Auto Shanghai 2025, kicked off here on Wednesday, attracting nearly 1,000 noted enterprises from 26 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

BEIJING, 24 April 2025 (Xinhua) -- China's private sector saw robust industrial output growth in the first quarter of 2025, with its investment in manufacturing and innovation-driven development also accelerating. The sector, constituting more than 90 percent of enterprises in the world's second-largest economy, has forged ahead with steady expansion as the country reaffirms unswerving support for the sector's growth amid challenges and difficulties.

China, Kenya elevate ties as Xi, Ruto hold talks

 
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for Kenyan President William Ruto at the square outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, April 24, 2025. Xi held talks with Ruto, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

BEIJING, 24 April 2025 (Xinhua) -- China and Kenya decided on Thursday to elevate their ties to a China-Kenya community with a shared future for the new era.

Strengthening the Partnership between Russia and South Africa

23 April 2025

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola was on a two-day Working Visit to the Russian Federation. During his visit to Moscow, Minister Lamola met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and he co-chaired the 18th Session of the Joint Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) alongside Mr Alexander Kozlov, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation. 

Vietnamese Party chief holds phone talks with ANC leader, South African President

23 April 2025

Hanoi (VNA) - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam on April 22 held phone talks with President of the African National Congress (ANC) and President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.