Prof. Fang Jianyi, a Chinese educator at the Communication University of Zhejiang, China, on Monday, urged media organisations to leverage audio-visual multimedia for effective communication. Fang gave the advice during a lecture series at a seminar for Omni-media journalists from English-Speaking African countries currently taking place in Hangzhou, Jinhuan city, China. The Chinese teacher, who…
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that the mainland would continue to make it easier for Taiwan compatriots to visit, urging the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to remove obstacles to cross-Strait exchanges. It is a shared aspiration of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to expand exchanges and deepen cooperation,…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Xi noted that over the past 60 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Zambia ties have withstood the test of changes in the international landscape. He said the two…
The head of German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz, has called for the European Union to de-escalate the dispute with China over tariffs on electric cars. “We need more free trade instead of new trade barriers. “That is why it is important to find a solution that suits both the EU and China,” chief executive Ola Källenius…
The China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) has donated more than 11 tons of food supplies to the Borno Government for distribution to those affected by the recent flood in the state. Liu Shuai, a representative of CMEC in a statement on Sunday, said the initiative was part of the company’s corporate social responsibility and reflected…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has projected the participation of about one million visitors, 300 Chinese businesses alongside 15 other countries at the 2024 Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF). Prince Abimbola Olashore, Chairman, Trade Promotion Board, LCCI, made this known at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos to detail activities of…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese corporations to improve light and water supply in the territory. Wike disclosed this in a statement signed by Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Office of the Minister, issued in Abuja on Sunday. The…
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth and development with its vibrant population, productive economy and natural resources. The President made the remark at a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier, Li Qiang, on Wednesday in Beijing. Tinubu noted that the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) had played a key role in…
The Presidency is aware of failed attempts by Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd., a Chinese company, to take over offshore assets of Nigeria through subterfuge. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement, said Zhongshan misled the Judicial Court in Paris into attaching Nigeria’s presidential jets in…
Seven Chinese Nationals kidnapped in Kaduna State, North Western Nigeria and held hostage by terrorists have been rescued. The expatriates were kidnapped in Kaduna State, an area ravaged by insecurity where human beings are being mined even in their houses on a daily basis. Kaduna, Niger, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi and other…
