Chinese Embassy in South Africa Turns On Charm Offensive in View of Visit of Chief Diplomat Wang Yi
On 12 February 2025, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the overseas mission itinerary of its Chief Diplomat Wang Yi.
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US Slaps Tariffs on its Top Three Trade Partners
Newly inaugurated President Trump signed an Executive Order to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and added another 10%
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Trump’s Intervention at Davos 2025 Centers on ‘Make America Great Again’ Slogan
Although newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump did not travel to Davos, he did intervene via videoconference at the World
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Von der Leyen Warns Against Race to Bottom Due to Geopolitical Rivalry
Reading between the lines of the keynote address delivered by EC President Ursula von der Leyen at the World Economic
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Ramaphosa Outlines South Africa’s Priorities During its G20 Presidency at Davos 2025
South Africa Chairs G20 in 2025 Invited to deliver a ‘special address’ at the World Economic Forum 2025 (#WEF2025) in
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Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang’s Sings Ode to Globalization at Davos 2025
State of Chinese Economy On 21 January 2025, Chinese Vice Premier DING Xuexiang delivered his remarks at the World Economic
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Prosper Africa and Afrexim Bank Sign Strategic Partnership to Foster Shared Prosperity
On 17 January 2025, Prosper Africa and Afrexim Bank announced they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote trade
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China-Africa Trade Reaches $296B in 2024, Representing 5% Annual Increase
Based on data released by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) at the beginning of 2025, Africa-China trade
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UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue 2025 Reaps £600M in Deals
From 10 to 12 January 2025, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves was on an official tour in China. On 11 January,
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Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Africa at Start of 2025 Rich in Symbolism
In line with a decades-long tradition, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi undertook an African tour at the start of the
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