Virtues of planning ahead: How China is able to keep its five-year economic plans on course, schedule
In the book “China’s Megatrends,” American scholar John Naisbitt vividly described China’s planning approach as “framing the forest and letting the trees grow,” highlighting how the plans set broad national priorities while giving individual sectors and enterprises the freedom to develop in their own ways.
Why China’s robotics industry is outpacing fellow industrialised nations and how the momentum creates opportunities for the world
Open-source datasets and motion-control frameworks further reduce industry entry barriers, enabling faster commercialization. At the Hangzhou Embodied Intelligence Pilot Base, this ecosystem approach is being formalised. Li Xingteng, deputy general manager of the base, said organisers are establishing academic, industrial and technical committees to align researchers, founders and chief technologists.
Tanzania’s migration to electric vehicle technology reflected in Chinese-built EV pick-ups
Amar Shangavi, founder and chief executive officer of JTP Auto, said the company deliberately chose to partner with Chinese manufacturers because of their global leadership in electric mobility. “China is leading in electric vehicle technology,” Shangavi said in a recent interview.
China tells US to stop scapegoating, honour commitment of suspending nuclear tests
China urges the United States to abide by the moratorium on nuclear testing, uphold the global consensus on nuclear test ban, and stop finding false justification for resuming nuclear testing.
Africa sits top of outbound Chinese tourist preferences for its spectacular savannahs, sprawling deserts and wildlife
Wu Liyun, a professor with the China Academy of Culture and Tourism at Beijing International Studies University said that Africa’s natural and cultural beauty possesses a unique charm that captivates Chinese visitors. Witnessing the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, in particular, has become a major draw for many.
Questions linger over Africa-US trade future as punitive Trump tariffs clip possible benefits of AGOA extension
According to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the extension applies retroactively from September 30, 2025, when the programme expired. Implemented in 2000, AGOA provides duty-free treatment for selected products such as textiles, agricultural goods and vehicles from designated sub-Saharan African countries.
When Tanzanian conductor fractured an arm, hope vanished but meticulous Chinese surgeons restored both arm and hope
Postoperative X-rays taken the next morning showed satisfactory reduction and fixation. Kombo’s circulation and nerve sensation were intact, a crucial indicator of success. For Kombo, the technical details matter less than the outcome.
Trash to cash: Tech-driven recycling boosts and monetizes circular economy in China
Operated by the internet recycling firm Lovere, the smart bin is one of 870 units deployed across nearly 400 residential communities in Hangzhou’s Xihu District since its July 2024 pilot launch.
World’s largest annual human migration witnessed 258 million since start of 2026 Chinese Spring Festival
China’s railways have witnessed 258 million passenger trips so far during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush this year, as the travel period passed its halfway mark, the national railway operator said on Sunday. On February 21, the 20th day of the 2026 Spring Festival travel season, about 17.19 million...
Wang Xindi and his wife Xu Mengtao rewrite Winter Olympic Games history with strike gold medals as married couple
During those Olympic cycles, Xu, who was five years older than Wang, emerged as a defining figure in the sport. She won a silver medal at the Sochi 2014 Olympics, narrowly missed the podium in PyeongChang due to a costly mistake, and ultimately claimed gold in Beijing.
