Germany to ban Chinese telecom giants from 5G network
Berlin — Germany said on Thursday it will phase out the use of components from Chinese telecom giants Huawei... Read more
12 Jul, 2024
African urbanisation: what can (and can’t) be learned from China about growing cities
Astrid R.N. Haas, University of Toronto The economic growth paths of Asian and African countries have often been compared.... Read more
11 Jul, 2024
China denies claims by US ambassador that Beijing hinders relations
China – China on Wednesday hit back at remarks by the US ambassador to the country that Beijing was... Read more
26 Jun, 2024
18 Chinese among 22 dead in South Korea battery plant fire
China – Twenty-two people were killed in a massive fire at a South Korean lithium battery plant on Monday,... Read more
24 Jun, 2024
Eleven swimmers in doping scandal named in China Olympic team
China – China will send 11 swimmers implicated in a major doping scandal to next month’s Paris Olympics, after... Read more
19 Jun, 2024
Swiss govt hit by cyberattack ahead of Ukraine peace summit
Switzerland – Switzerland government websites were hit on Thursday by the first of an expected wave of cyberattacks ahead... Read more
13 Jun, 2024
Nigeria’s dyed cloth traders feel heat from China, inflation
Nigeria – Despite the rain pelting Balogun market in Lagos, Ajoke takes her time choosing the tie-dye fabric known as... Read more
12 Jun, 2024
14 Hong Kong democracy campaigners found guilty of subversion
Hong Kong – A Hong Kong court found 14 people guilty of subversion on Thursday in the biggest case... Read more
30 May, 2024
Putin hails China’s ‘genuine desire’ to help resolve Ukraine war
Beijing – Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Beijing’s “genuine desire” to help resolve the Ukraine crisis, in an interview... Read more
15 May, 2024
In copper, the DRC trusts
An estimated $324 million is to be invested annually in improving road infrastructure in the DRC over the next 16... Read more
10 May, 2024
