As a premium manufacturer and consumer of clean-energy products, China has contributed to the global green transformation. In 2023 alone, its exports of electric vehicles, solar cells, and lithium-ion batteries soared by 30 percent. But there arises the accusation of so-called "overcapacity" in China’s clean energy industries. In this episode, we discuss the demand and supply of Chinese green products in Africa and how they have helped with local green transformation ..read more

On April 26,1964, China and Tanzania established diplomatic relations. Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania, Chen Mingjian speaks with us on how the bilateral ties have evolved over the last 60 years. The ambassador says China and Tanzania enjoy solid political trust and wide cooperation, which have been a cornerstone of China-Africa relations. She unravels how the bilateral relations have entered the best period in history as she believes ..read more

Gabonese Luc Bendza is a familiar face in numerous Chinese films and TV dramas. We talk to Luc to unravel his four-decade journey in China, and learn how he believes film industries are pivotal in fostering deeper understanding and friendship between Africa and China ..read more

The 51 years of friendship-Second China-Benin Economic and Commercial Cooperation Forum is held in Beijing on April 15. We speak with Amidou Adamou to investigate the status quo of the wide cooperation between the two countries and how it promotes West Africa's economic development ..read more

The 2024 China-Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum was held on April 2 in Xiamen City, Fujian Province. The event highlights China and Africa's joint efforts towards a better future in digital cooperation. How does China embrace information and communications technology (ICT) and further deepen its collaboration with Africa? What lessons can Africa learn from China’s track record in the continent regarding internet development and penetration? Two ICT experts join our discussion ..read more

As we mark the 30th commemoration of the Rwanda Genocide of 1994, we speak with James Kimonyo, Rwanda’s Ambassador to China, to listen to his reflections on the brutal killings and explore China’s role in Rwanda’s journey of rebuilding and development ..read more

The Third International Forum on Democracy: Shared Human Values gathers over 200 global delegates in Beijing to explore democracy's future. We speak to Charles Onunaiju, Director of the Center for China Studies of Nigeria, who attended both the second and third editions of the International Forum on Democracy and get his insights on democracy's evolving role ..read more

The Third International Forum on Democracy: The Shared Human Values was held in Beijing on March 20. What is the common consensus on the true meaning democracy? What is the formula for democracy and how do African countries and China define it? Policy analyst Ovigwe Eguegu and Professor Victor Gao share​ their thoughts ..read more

Zimbabwe is eyeing greater Chinese investment, aiming to boost bilateral cooperation in sectors like finance, mining, agriculture and tourism. We speak with Andrew Bvumbe, the Permanent Secretary of Zimbabwe's Ministry of Finance Economic Development & Investment Promotion, getting his thoughts on what makes Zimbabwe an attractive destination for Chinese investors and how economic collaboration between China and Zimbabwe can be improved ..read more

The annual sessions of China's top legislature and political advisory body have kicked off in Beijing. The "two sessions", which refer to the annual sessions of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, is a highly anticipated event on the country's political calendar. Local and foreign media have gathered in Beijing to cover the event. In this episode, three African journalists share their impressions and areas of interest as China charts its way forward ..read more