Feature: Global tourists flock to China to see AI-powered future
BY XINHUA BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — At Robot Mall in Beijing, when music was playing, Melissa Valarezo and two of her friends raised their phones to record a robot…
China’s energy push set to fuel long-term global energy resilience
* China appears to be somewhat shielded from Middle East conflict-driven price shocks by its significant energy reserves, diversified energy supply and rapidly expanding renewable energy sector, which together reduce…
World Insights: Thriving exchanges add new momentum to China-Botswana partnership
BY XINHUA WRITER GUO CHUNJU GABORONE, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) — Botswanan President Duma Gideon Boko will pay a state visit to China from Oct. 12 to 17 at the invitation…
Chinese culture festival held in Cairo to mark 70 years of diplomatic ties
BY XINHUA CAIRO, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) — A Chinese culture festival was held Monday at Badr University in Cairo to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations…
Economic Watch: China rolls out “token factories” to drive AI economy
BY XINHUA BEIJING, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) — As AI applications gain momentum, China is accelerating the rollout of “token factories” in a bid to build an economic order suited to…
AFRICA JUBILANT – Navi Pillay’s Nobel win draws attention to her work defending media freedom and beyond
Recognised by the Norwegian Nobel Committee for her efforts to promote peace and international law, Navi Pillay is being celebrated by African media, legal and civil society voices for a…
Africa’s crypto surge has sparked a remittance war with banks
Stablecoins and crypto networks are taking on banks and money transfer firms in one of the world’s most expensive regions for sending money. Nigeria and South Africa are the continent’s…
OPINION: How Africa can capture more value from its cotton
As World Cotton Day approaches on 7 October, Africa has an opportunity to consider how its cotton industry can contribute more to agricultural development, employment and economic growth. The opportunity…
