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08-11

2026

African developers favor Chinese AI models for lower costs, greater control

African developers are increasingly choosing Chinese AI models for their lower costs, relatively modest computing requirements and ability to be deployed and customized independently, The New York Times reported Wednesday.

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08-10

2026

"Gateway to Africa" Yantai-Africa Industrial Cooperation Event kicks off

From August 6 to 7, the "Gateway to Africa" Yantai-Africa Industrial Cooperation Event was held in Yantai.

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08-10

2026

NE China's trade with Africa surges 82.1% in H1 2026

The trade volume between Northeast China and African countries saw a year-on-year increase of 82.1 percent in the first half of 2026, as China-Africa economic and trade cooperation has continued to deepen, Dalian Daily reported on Sunday, citing data from the Dalian Customs.

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08-10

2026

China's cross-border payment system launched in Uganda to facilitate bilateral trade

Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) to enhance cross-border transactions, reduce foreign exchange risks and strengthen bilateral trade.

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08-10

2026

Central China province targets $12b trade with Africa by 2028, focusing on mining and modern agriculture

Central China's Hunan Province, a key locality in developing trade ties with African countries, aims to ramp up its foreign trade with Africa to 80 billion yuan ($11.86 billion) by 2028, according to a three-year action plan posted on the provincial government's website on Sunday.

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08-10

2026

Interview: China's zero-tariff treatment for African products opens new chapter in economic cooperation, says Nigerien expert

China's zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties goes beyond its commercial significance and demonstrates China's longstanding commitment to shared development, more inclusive economic globalization, and cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, a Nigerien expert has said.

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08-07

2026

South African experts call for deeper China cooperation on energy transition

JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- South Africa could leverage its growing energy partnership with China to accelerate renewable energy development, strengthen power infrastructure and expand local manufacturing capacity, South African energy experts have said.

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08-06

2026

Somalia seeks blue economy investments at first maritime conference

MOGADISHU, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Somalia's inaugural maritime conference kicked off in the capital, Mogadishu, on Tuesday, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud calling on global investors to unlock the untapped potential of the country's maritime sector.

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08-06

2026

China will continue to assist African countries in fighting Ebola: spokesperson

BEIJING, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday said that with the Ebola outbreak still spreading, China will continue to assist African countries and provide the support needed to bring an early end to the outbreak.

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08-06

2026

Interview: Egypt, China committed to better future through mutually beneficial cooperation, says Egyptian expert

CAIRO, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Over the 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Egypt and China have remained committed to shaping a better shared future through mutually beneficial cooperation, an Egyptian expert has said.

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