Roundup: Chinese companies highlight opportunities for Africa at Hostex expo
JOHANNESBURG, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese companies have made a significant impression at the ongoing Hostex 2026 expo in Johannesburg, South Africa, with their expansive exhibits captivating large numbers of traders to explore new business partnerships.
The passenger throughput of Zimbabwe's Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport has recorded growth, especially following a China-financed expansion project commissioned in 2023, reaching about 1.65 million in 2025, according to the Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ).
As China steps up its commitment to helping Africa tackle its growing disease burden through the Health Silk Road, an African expert has called for intensified cooperation in digital health solutions and telemedicine as a potential game-changer, by utilizing China's rapid development in digital technology.
Chinese-built jetty bridge improves access to Mozambique tourism island
Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo on Friday attended the inauguration ceremony of a jetty bridge on Inhaca Island in Maputo Bay, a project built by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC).
China's foreign trade records strong start to 2026 with double-digit growth
China's foreign trade has posted a robust start to the year, with the total value of trade in goods recording double-digit growth, surging 18.3 percent year on year in the January-February period, latest official data showed.
Interview: Tanzanian lawmaker inspired by China's governance, modernization path
As the "two sessions" of China's top legislature and top political advisory body convene in Beijing, international attention is fixed on the policies being formulated, particularly those outlining the trajectory of China's high-quality development under its new five-year blueprint.
African businesses increasingly prefer trading with China and other Asian partners over North America, citing favorable terms, competitive pricing and responsive suppliers, says a new survey by Standard Bank.
China-Africa friendship demonstrates strong vitality: FM
The China-Africa friendship has withstood the test of changing international circumstances, demonstrating strong vitality, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.
