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02-04

2026

Scholar: China's new five-year plan to boost Africa's industrial ascent

How will China's 15th Five-Year Plan help turn the "trade + tech" model into real action, moving Africa's exports to China from mostly resources to deeper industrial cooperation? Liu Hongwu, dean of the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University, shares his opinion with China Daily reporter Zhao Manfeng.

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02-02

2026

China's non-financial ODI up 1.3 pct in 2025

China's non-financial outbound direct investment (ODI) totaled 145.66 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, up 1.3 percent year on year, official data showed Friday.

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02-02

2026

China's leading EV manufacturer BYD opens first brand centre in Tanzania

China's leading electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has opened its first brand centre in Tanzania, a sign of its expanding presence in Africa's emerging electric mobility market.

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02-02

2026

BRI activity hits record high in 2025

The Belt and Road Initiative recorded its most active year in 2025, with China's overseas engagement reaching unprecedented levels to $214 billion, highlighted by the large scale and a surge in renewable energy projects, according to a new report.

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02-02

2026

Ethiopian PM inaugurates Chinese-built wind farm project

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of the Aysha II Wind Power Plant in Somali Regional State, stressing that clean energy development is central to the country's long-term economic transformation.

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02-02

2026

China's Xiaomi launches smartphones in Kenyan, eyeing bigger market share

Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi on Friday launched the REDMI Note 15 Series, comprising three smartphone models, in the Kenyan market.

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01-29

2026

China–Zimbabwe trade hits a high of $4.39b

China–Zimbabwe economic ties strengthened further in 2025 as bilateral trade hit a record of $4.39 billion, buoyed by robust growth in Chinese exports and steady imports of Zimbabwe's key agricultural commodities, according to data released by the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe on Tuesday.

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01-29

2026

Xi replies to veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation war

President Xi Jinping replied on Wednesday to veterans from Zimbabwe, expressing his hope that they will inspire more African youths to devote themselves to the cause of China-Zimbabwe and China-Africa friendship.

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01-29

2026

Kenya woos Chinese investors to boost film sector

NAIROBI, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Kenya is intensifying efforts to develop its film industry by seeking increased investment and collaboration with Chinese investors, a government official said on Wednesday.

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01-28

2026

African Specialty Products Popular in New Year Goods Market in Yiyang

A New Year Goods Carnival opened at the Ming and Qing-era Ancient Lane Scenic Spot in Yiyang City on January 23. 

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