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Negotiations Underway to Free Chinese Hostage in Eastern DR Congo
Congolese authorities in the far eastern Kalemie Territory along Lake Tanganyika near the border with Tanzania are negotiating with a group of bandits who kidnapped a Chinese national and a local woman in late April. The unknown group of assailants is ...
Negotiations Underway to Free Chinese Hostage in Eastern DR Congo
Congolese authorities in the far eastern Kalemie Territory along Lake Tanganyika near the border with Tanzania are negotiating with a group of bandits who kidnapped a Chinese national and a local woman in late April. The unknown group of assailants is ...
How to Deter Kidnappers and Win Staff Loyalty: Security Lessons for Chinese Merchants in Africa
A Chinese business owner in South Africa was recently kidnapped, underscoring the growing risks faced by expatriate entrepreneurs. In response, the WeChat public account 南非天天报 (South Africa Daily News) published a comprehensive guide offering local Chinese merchants practical advice to avoid such threats. ...
Behind the Abaya: Chinese E-Commerce Eyes Persian Gulf’s Hidden ‘Her’ Economy
Narratives surrounding “veiled luxury” beneath the black abayas are electrifying Chinese e-commerce players. Frustrated by the U.S. markets due to the tariff, Chinese e-commerce players are turning to the Middle East's untapped “Her” economy. Viral ...
Pro-Pakistan but Anti-War: Chinese Social Media Reacts to India-Pakistan Tensions
As India-Pakistan tensions rise, Chinese social media leans pro-Pakistan—but not pro-war. On the contrary, many influential voices call for restraint, arguing that India’s aggressive stance stems more from domestic politics than genuine military intent. Two viral articles—each with over 10,000 views—offer ...
Chinese President to Visit Russia on May 7-10: Kremlin
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia on May 7-10 and join his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at commemorations of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said on Sunday. The visit coincides with heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington ...
What Canada Can Learn From China on Effectively Engaging With Africa
By Isaac Odoom Canada’s recent launch of a new Africa Strategy comes at a moment of profound geopolitical change and growing shifts in global development co-operation. As the Western-led order and development model face increasing scrutiny, ...
Is It Possible to Work With China for Development?
By You Xiaoying Some 10,000 kilometers from the rolling tea fields of eastern China, tea farmers in Kenya are fighting climate change using Chinese know-how. From planting trees to organically fertilising, tea plantations in the ...
Is It Possible to Work With China for Development?
By You Xiaoying Some 10,000 kilometers from the rolling tea fields of eastern China, tea farmers in Kenya are fighting climate change using Chinese know-how. From planting trees to organically fertilising, tea plantations in the ...
Vietnam Protests China, Philippines Claims on South China Sea Reef
Vietnam on Saturday protested claims by China and the Philippines over a disputed reef in the South China Sea, which it considers its own territory. Manila and Beijing traded barbs last week over Sandy Cay, a group of small sandbanks in ...
Indonesia Eyes 10 GW Nuclear by 2040, First Contracts in 5 Years: Prabowo Aide
Indonesia is preparing to launch its first nuclear energy program. This landmark shift could redefine Southeast Asia’s clean energy trajectory or expose the country to new geopolitical and environmental risks. The plan, unveiled by President Prabowo Subianto’s energy envoy Hashim ...
Vietnam Protests China and Philippines Over Sovereignty Violations at Sandy Cay in South China Sea
Vietnam has formally protested recent actions by China and the Philippines at Sandy Cay, a feature it claims as part of its sovereignty over the Spratly Islands. It warns that such moves threaten regional peace and international maritime law. ...