Inaugural Africa Day celebration, aimed to project a vibrant and authentic image of Africa to a global audience, is billed to hold in China in May. The Center for China-Africa Discourse Studies made this known on Wednesday in Lagos. The Communications Director of the centre, Queen Modestus, said in a statement that Africa Day in […]
Date: October 2023Venue: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China The Digital Trade Cup: BRI International Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition brought together talented young innovators from across the Belt and Road countries to showcase creativity, entrepreneurship, and technological excellence. Held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the event provided a global platform for international students to present innovative business ideas that […]
The Second Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE), China’s only national exhibition dedicated exclusively to digital trade, was held at the prestigious Hangzhou International Expo Center. The event served as a dynamic platform to showcase the latest innovations in digital economy, e-commerce, cross-border trade, and emerging technologies, bringing together global leaders, enterprises, and policymakers to discuss […]
In collaboration with Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), the Centre for China–Africa Discourse Studies (CECADS) hosted a two-day international conference themed “Building Bridges for Advancing the SDGs: Enhancing Inter-University Scientific Collaboration Between Africa and China.” The event brought together academic leaders, researchers, and policymakers from both regions to explore innovative ways to strengthen educational partnerships, foster […]
The Africa Day 2025 celebration brought together diplomats, entrepreneurs, scholars, and members of the African diaspora under the inspiring theme “The Role of the African Diaspora.” Held at the prestigious Marriott Westin Hotel in Beijing, the event highlighted the vital contributions of Africans abroad in promoting sustainable development, cultural exchange, and economic collaboration across continents. […]
HANGZHOU, China, January 30, 2026 — As part of ongoing efforts to deepen pragmatic cooperation among BRICS nations within the framework of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), the "BRICS Special Economic Zones Dialogue" convened successfully on January 30 in Hangzhou. A highlight of the agenda was the concurrent special session titled "BRICS Express to Hangzhou's Special Economic Zones: […]
Leveraging the momentum of BRICS expansion and deepening China-Africa economic ties, the Imo State Government of Nigeria has positioned itself as the premier West African hub for Chinese industrial transfer and agricultural supply chain security. The presentation, centered on "Imo: The Heart of Eastern Nigeria’s Commercial Corridor,"was designed to align with China's "Dual Circulation" strategy, offering […]
The Nigerian Flavour Exhibition, held in Hangzhou as part of the “Big Market for All: Export to China – Zheli Buys Global & Consumption Launches in Hangzhou." Organised by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province, and hosted by the Hangzhou Municipal People’s Government and the […]
As part of Hangzhou Alumni Week, our director opened the doors to a group of international students from Hangzhou Normal University. No panel. No podium. Just a long table, a lot of curiosity, and the kind of conversation that’s hard to manufacture. They talked about life. Not the polished version—the real one. What it’s actually […]
