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China, Africa map out strategic vision for win-win cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping and African leaders rounded off a landmark summit here Saturday with a unanimous consensus to upgrade China-Africa relations backed by a roadmap for further boosting mutually beneficial cooperation and common development.

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FOCAC Summit achieves more than expected: SA president

The Johannesburg Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has achieved more than African countries expected, South African President Jacob Zuma said on Sunday.

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Xi announces unanimous consensus reached on upgrading China-Africa ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced here Saturday that he and African leaders have reached unanimous consensus on lifting China-Africa relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

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Xi raises 5-point proposal on boosting China-Africa cooperation

​Chinese President Xi Jinping joined leaders from across Africa at a business conference here Friday and put forth a five-pronged proposal on further deepening win-win cooperation between the world's second-largest economy and the fast developing continent.

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Chinese industrial power fuels Africa's growth

The firm behind China's Three Gorges Dam has set its sights on sub-Saharan Africa.

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FOCAC Summit to revitalize Sino-Africa ties, unleash mutual benefits: envoy

​The landmark Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit to be held in South Africa from Dec. 4- 5 will not only set the next agenda for Sino-Africa bilateral ties, but also strengthen partnership in new areas that would unleash mutual benefits, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Liu Xianfa said Sunday.

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China pushes for deeper engagement with Africa

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his African counterparts will have much to celebrate at the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Johannesburg, South Africa next month.

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China, Africa launch arbitration center to handle disputes

​Lawyers from China and Africa on Thursday officially launched the China-Africa Joint Arbitration Center (CAJAC) in Johannesburg, an alternative to solving disputes without resorting to courts.

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South African president unveils anti-rhino poaching centre

​South African President Jacob Zuma on Sunday unveiled an anti-rhino poaching centre in the Kruger National Park (KNP) as rhino poaching continues unabated.

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Funding shortfalls, new conflicts worsen plight of refugees in Horn of Africa

​The living condition of millions of refugees in the Horn of Africa region has deteriorated rapidly due to funding shortfalls, eruption of new conflicts and negative impacts of climate change, Kenyan officials said on Tuesday.

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World Bank predicts two-percent growth in S. African economy

​South Africa is expected to achieve a 2 percent growth in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) this year, the World Bank said on Monday.

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Chinese investors explore more trade deals in Rwanda

​More than 30 Chinese firms Monday gathered at the East Africa-China business forum in Kigali to explore investment opportunities in the east African country.

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President Xi Jinping: China-South Africa ties "at best time"

The ties between China and South Africa are at the best time in history, with strong development momentum, Chinese President Xi Jinping told his South African counterpart, Jacob Zuma, here on Thursday.

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World Bank suggests Africa learn from China's experience in special economic zones

World Bank suggests Africa learn from China's experience in special economic zones

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Africa to become world's manufacturing hub through industrial cooperation with China: AfDB chief

​The chief of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Donald Kaberuka says time has come for Africa to become the world's manufacturing hub and this can be done through industrial cooperation with China as the Asian giant phrases out labor-intensive industries.

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African leaders meet for AU summit, Chinese president extends congratulations

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to the current summit of the African Union (AU) underway in Johannesburg, as African leaders are meeting to discuss the continent's development plan in face of mounting challenges.

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Chinese, U.S. investment in Africa "does not conflict," but "is complementary", expert says

China and the United States, the world's two biggest economies, are among the top 10 foreign investors in Africa, and their investment on the continent "does not conflict," but "is complementary" in many cases, a veteran expert told Xinhua in a recent interview.