Together on the road to success

As the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation meets in Beijing, four experts answer questions on the China-Africa relationship and look at ways various issues can be tackled.

Agriculture key area of cooperation, leaders say

African countries are enthusiastic about Chinese assistance in agriculture and infrastructure, as the populous continent attempts to eradicate hunger in a decade and speed up modernization to achieve the aspirations of Agenda 2063, senior African officials said.

Investing for a brighter tomorrow: Unlocking Guinea's golden potential

The mineral-rich West African country Guinea's connection with the world's financial system stretches as far back as the 17th century, when bullion mined from the region was used to mint the first machine-struck quarter ounce gold coins in Great Britain which were called "guineas".

VP: China, Japan should expand trust

China and Japan should further promote political trust and expand mutually beneficial cooperation to achieve new developments in bilateral relations after ties were brought back to the right track, Vice-President Wang Qishan said on Friday.

Overseas Chinese proud of nation's rapid development

Overseas Chinese people are happy to see the rapid development of their motherland and hope to make their own contributions to the prosperity of the country.

Talks ongoing with Manila on stranded warship

China is in talks with the Philippines on the rescue of a grounded Philippine Navy ship, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Friday.

Minimum income tax threshold to be raised

China's top legislature adopted an amendment to the Individual Income Tax Law on Friday, raising the minimum threshold for paying personal income tax from 3,500 yuan ($510) to 5,000 yuan per month, or 60,000 yuan per year.

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Belt, Road crucial for Africa ties

China's commitment to integrating Africa into the Belt and Road Initiative will significantly strengthen sustainable trade and investment relations between the continent and China, a senior South African diplomat said.

New Kenyan center will enhance environmental work

China and the United Nations Environment Programme have inaugurated an interim secretariat to oversee setting up an environmental cooperation center in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital.

China to boost security links with continent

China will continue working with African countries to improve their ability to tackle complex security issues ranging from piracy to epidemics, the Ministry of National Defense said on Thursday.

Ethiopian receives surprise response from major VIP

Hannah Getachew, who took part in a forum for young people held earlier this year in China, shared on Thursday her excitement after President Xi Jinping replied to a letter that she had penned to him.