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China Africa Talk
China Africa Talk is a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing a better understanding of what is happening on the African continent and in China from both an African and a Chinese perspective. Be sure to pick up news, views and discussions on what’s happening between China and Africa pertaining to dipl...
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Together Forward
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, CGTN Radio has launched Together Forward, a special feature series sh...
FOCAC at 25: Charting the future under the Beijing Action Plan
The Beijing Action Plan (2025–2027), adopted at last year's FOCAC meeting, lays out a detailed roadmap to deepen cooperation across trade, industriali...
How China-Kenya green cooperation is powering change
A "green wave" is reshaping China-Africa cooperation. In Kenya, from solar-powered poultry coops to smart greenhouses that read the soil like a living...
Building futures: China-Botswana education partnership
Opening its doors in 2021, Mmopane Primary School is one of four built with Chinese assistance in Botswana. We explore how the school is providing qua...
Seeds of change: China–Africa agricultural cooperation in action
The China-Africa Science and Technology Backyard program is nurturing high-quality agricultural talents for Africa. Leveraging China's experience and...
FOCAC at 25: A partnership delivering results
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Since its launch in 2000, FOCAC has delivered concrete benefits...
Water for life: China-aid borehole revolution in Zimbabwe
Over the past decade, China has drilled more than one thousand boreholes across Zimbabwe, benefiting nearly 400-thousand people, most of them in rural...
At the forefront of China-Africa trade
China-Africa trade is thriving, with Yiwu playing a growing role in connecting markets and people. Two African entrepreneurs share how they are findin...
Zhang Yong: Documenting China-Africa stories
A Chinese director has spent over a decade documenting China-Africa stories, using his camera to bridge cultures and foster understanding. He's also d...
Why China's Global Governance Initiative matters for Africa
China's Global Governance Initiative arrives at a pivotal moment for the Global South. For Africa, its five principles, sovereign equality, internatio...
Global Governance Initiative: a new era for multilateralism and the Global South
At the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" summit in Tianjin, President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) which h...
CIFTIS 2025: How African economies benefit from China's expanding trade in services
The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) has drawn active participation from Africa, offering new opportunities to connect, in...
Beyond Western narratives: Remembering WWII in China and Africa
World War II was won by a global effort, but its history is incomplete. Liu Baocheng and Kenneth Ombongi share the crucial, yet overlooked, roles of C...
Foreign journalists on what SCO achieves in practice
What is the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) on-the-ground impact? For journalists on a recent tour of China's facilities, the answer is clea...
Yangling drives agricultural cooperation under SCO
Yangling in northwest China's Shaanxi Province is becoming a hub for agricultural cooperation under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Home...
Lucid waters and lush mountains: The value of China's green push to Africa
China's "lucid waters and lush mountains" vision, a pillar of its green development strategy for two decades, is inspiring fresh opportunities for Chi...
How Africa is responding to new U.S. tariffs
As new U.S. tariffs take effect, African countries like South Africa and Lesotho are facing growing trade pressures. With the U.S. seen as a less pred...
Young voices for peace and sustainability
On July 29, young leaders from over 130 countries gather in Beijing for the World Youth Conference for Peace, where they share ideas on building a mor...
China and Africa protecting wetlands for a common future
As the Ramsar COP15 unfolds in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, the spotlight is once again on global efforts to protect wetlands. Building on the momentum o...
Trends in green agriculture for China and Africa
As the world confronts climate change and growing food security challenges, green agriculture is emerging as one of the key ares in China-Africa coope...
The impact of AI on human civilization
As artificial intelligence transforms daily life and global development, how can human civilization preserve its cultural essence? At the 11th Nishan...
BRICS and the Global South
The 17th BRICS Summit takes place in Rio de Janeiro on July 6 and 7, with Brazil leading this year's agenda under the theme of strengthening Global So...
Beauty in diversity: Promoting understanding at the Nishan Forum
The Nishan Forum on World Civilization, established in 2010 in Qufu, Shandong, has become one of the leading platforms for dialogue among civilization...
Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and Mozambique
On June 25, China and Mozambique celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations. Over the past five decades, the two countries have built strong cooperati...
Encountering the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo
At the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha, African entrepreneurs showcase everything from tea and cashews to specialty coffee, forging n...
Uganda and China taking action to pursue agricultural modernization
Agriculture is the backbone of Africa's economy. For Uganda, modernizing this critical sector is not just an economic priority, but a path to long-ter...
From exporter to industrial hub: Nigeria’s vision for a future with China
Nigeria is one of the Guest Countries of Honor at the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, held in Changsha, Hunan Province. In an exclusive inte...
World Environment Day: How China and Africa are tackling plastic pollution
As the world marks World Environment Day on June 5, this year's theme "Beat Plastic Pollution" highlights the urgent global need to address the enviro...
Hunan's growing role in China-Africa cooperation
As the host of the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, central China's Hunan Province is gaining fresh attention for its rising influence in Chi...
Africa Day: China-Africa friendship renewed with new vitality
Africa Day, marked each year on May 25, is more than a commemoration—it’s a call to collective prosperity. As Africa navigates its development journey...
Tourism as a driver of economic vitality
Tourism is playing an increasingly vital role in boosting China's economy, with rising domestic travel driving consumption and job creation. As China...
Ambassador Abigail Shoniwa: Zimbabwe-China friendship grows stronger
Marking 45 years of diplomatic relations between Zimbabwe and China, Zimbabwe's ambassador to China Abigail Shoniwa reflects on the journey of friends...
"Nawi": African film in the spotlight at 15th Beijing International Film Festival
Kenyan film "Nawi: Dear Future Me" was honored with a Special Jury Award at the 15th Beijing International Film Festival after being shortlisted for t...
China, Kenya elevate ties as Ruto makes landmark visit
China and Kenya have elevated their relationship to a Community with a Shared Future for the New Era as Kenyan President William Ruto undertakes his f...
70 years after Bandung: Rekindling a Global South vision for justice and partnership
In April 1955, delegates from 29 Asian and African countries met in Bandung, Indonesia, to tackle pressing issues of peace, security, and economic dev...
U.S. tariff: Can China and Africa turn crisis into opportunity
The U.S. has unveiled sweeping new tariffs — including a staggering 145% on Chinese goods and steep duties on African nations like South Africa (30%)...
From champion to change-maker: Kirsty Coventry at the helm of the IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected its first-ever female president — and she’s also the first from Africa. Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Covent...
African fashion takes the spotlight in Shanghai
As China's economy rebounds and consumer interest grows, over 20 African designers debut at the Africa Reimagined Showroom at SHFW 2025. We speak with...
China-Namibia at 35: a friendship renewed with new vitality
This year marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Namibia. From China's support for Namibia's independence movement in th...
What China's Two Sessions mean for Africa
In this episode, We break down the key highlights of the 2025 Government Work Report, including the GDP growth target, industry priorities, and measur...