insert_link Africa China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy By Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney China-Africa relations have deepened over the past two decades, characterised by increased economic cooperation, investment and infrastructure development. China is now Africa’s largest trading partner, with partnerships focused on building roads, railways and energy projects. As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off this week in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship: the global renewable energy race. […] today2 September, 2024
insert_link World Top US and China officials to meet on military, Taiwan and fentanyl US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and China's top diplomat Wang Yi said they were hoping for productive talks as they met in Beijing. The meetings are aimed at quieting tensions between the two superpowers ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. election. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. today28 August, 2024
insert_link World Japan accuses China of violating airspace Japan is accusing the Chinese military of violating its airspace. The government says a Y-9 intelligence plane flew over waters in Japan’s Nagasaki region on Monday. From Tokyo, here's Chris Gilbert reporting. today27 August, 2024
insert_link World China and Philippines trade accusations following collision China and the Philippines are trading accusations after several coast guard vessels collided in a disputed part of the South China Sea. Beijing says the actions taken by Manila were deliberate while Philippines officials accuse the Chinese coast guard of acting recklessly. William Denselow reports from Hong Kong. today20 August, 2024
insert_link World China accuses Philippine ship of deliberately colliding with coast guard China has accused the Philippines of deliberately colliding with a coast guard ship in the disputed South China Sea.Beijing has recently warned that further incursions would be met with strong measures. William Denselow reports from Hong Kong. today19 August, 2024
Opinion Pieces Raising the retirement age won’t defuse China’s demographic time bomb – but mass immigration might Not boxing clever? Is there a better solution to China’s aging population? Peter Parks/AFP via Getty Images) By Dudley L. Poston Jr., Texas A&M University Chinese workers may soon have to work just a little bit longer. In late July 2024, China’s ruling Communist Party adopted a resolution that would see the country’s statutory retirement age gradually rise over the next five years. The final retirement age has not […] today15 August, 2024
insert_link Sport Paris 2024: How Africa performed in Paris and the road to the 2028 LA Olympics By Stephen Granger, via bird story agency For a little over two weeks, hundreds of thousands of Paris-based spectators and billions globally were treated to another edition of ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’. The Olympic Games have no equal as a vehicle to show off the extraordinary sporting talent of the human race. Tickets for sports, which normally would scarcely attract more than the families of the participants, […] today15 August, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s first space traveller will be chosen by the public: how this will boost the country’s progress By Anne Uruegi Agi, University of Calabar The Blue Origin space craft owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is to take six individuals to space from nations historically underrepresented in space exploration. Nigeria is one of the selected countries. Though a date is yet to be fixed for this particular trip, the Blue Origin space flight usually lasts about 11 minutes, during which participants are expected to undertake […] today6 August, 2024
insert_link World China urges flood control efforts as rainfall persists Beijing has called on local authorities to stay on guard against floods as significant rainfall is forecast to continue in parts of the country in the coming days. State media said four people were killed and at least 23 missing in China's southwestern province of Sichuan over the weekend. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. today5 August, 2024
