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China laments ‘garbage time of history’ as economy comes off peak and growth model hits dead end, expert says

“The financial system itself is now constraining China’s economic growth rather than facilitating it.”

Fortune

Xi Jinping Strengthens China-Africa Ties With B Support Pledge

Xi Jinping's summit with African countries showcases China's commitment to deepening ties through significant investments and cooperation.

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As China, Africa woo each other, who gains more? It’s complex, say experts

Beijing’s detractors claim it lures in African countries with big loans, but the continent’s leaders also have a choice.

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Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.81% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 1.44%

Caixin Global

China Pushes Smaller, Smarter Loans To Africa To Shield From Risks

China's years of splashing cash on big-ticket infrastructure projects in Africa may be over, analysts say, with Beijing seeking to shield itself from risky, indebted partners on the continent as it grapples with a slowing economy at home.

International Business Times

How Beijing has been recalibrating its expanding influence in Africa

Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a major summit in Beijing this week, gathering African leaders to discuss cooperation in infrastructure, energy and education. Focac is the largest event in the city since the Covid pandemic, with China aiming to strengthen its already dominant trade and investment ties with Africa.…

Radio France Internationale

China's Growing Influence In Africa Summit

China's growing influence in Africa highlighted at Beijing summit, focusing on economic partnerships and political alignment.

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'Business Is Business' At Bustling China-Africa Summit

Hundreds of African political and business leaders filed into China's Great Hall of the People on Thursday eager to forge new partnerships, sign contracts and make industry connections.

International Business Times

Xi Jinping makes fresh financial pledge to African continent

In a speech at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, President Xi Jinping promised to provide 360 billion Yuan (€45 billion) in new financing to African countries over the next three years. The promise also includes the creation of one million jobs and 30 renewable energy projects. Also in…

France 24

China Pledges Billion In Financial Support For Africa

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges billion to African nations, strengthening ties and cooperation for mutual development.

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China pledges to give Africa $51bn in fresh funding over next three years

President Xi Jinping has pledged to increase China's support to the African continent with nearly $51 billion in new funding, backing for more infrastructure initiatives and a promise to create at least 1 million jobs.

Radio France Internationale

China’s Xi promises one million jobs for Africa

Xi pledges $51bn in new financing for African countries at Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.

Al Jazeera

Chinese and African leaders hold a summit on deepening cooperation in a divided world

Dozens of African leaders have descended on Beijing for a summit that signals China’s influence in a continent that it hopes will be a key ally in pushing back against a U.S.-led global order

The Independent UK

China's Xi Promises $50 Billion For Africa Over Next Three Years

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to deepen cooperation in infrastructure and trade with the continent as he addressed Beijing's biggest summit since the pandemic.

International Business Times

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Al Jazeera

China-Africa summit 2024: What’s in it for Beijing, Xi Jinping and Africa?

Beijing is looking to woo African countries with more investment dollars in exchange for better access to raw minerals.

Radio France Internationale

China to seek more influence in Africa at crucial Beijing summit

China is welcoming more than 50 leaders from across Africa as it kicks off its ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing. The event aims to bolster China's influence on the continent amid increasing competition from the United States and the European Union.

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi, Nigeria’s Tinubu pledge deeper economic ties

Leaders ink deals on nuclear energy, media exchanges and infrastructure ahead of summit on Chinese-African cooperation.

Al Jazeera

Will India-Pakistan rivalry hurt Russia-China led SCO grouping?

Pakistan has invited Indian PM Narendra Modi to the upcoming SCO summit in Islamabad. Modi is unlikely to attend.

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A ‘patriotic education’: Hong Kong schools begin rollout of Xi Jinping Thought

New modules on the Chinese leader’s ideas are aimed at cultivating ‘affection for our country’ and a ‘sense of national identity’

The Conversation

Putin’s visit to Mongolia defies ICC warrant and tests neutral nation’s ‘third neighbor’ diplomacy

Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia on Sept. 2, 2024, the first time the Russian president has visited an International Criminal Court (ICC) member country since the body issued a warrant for his arrest in 2023. While officially commemorating a Soviet-Mongolian military victory in World War II, Putin’s visit will test…

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Vice President Harris' Role In Shaping US-China Policy Highlighted

Vice President Kamala Harris's role in shaping US-China policy and fostering dialogue with top Chinese leadership highlighted by White House national secur...

Latin Times

China Still Committed To 'Stable' US Ties, Xi Tells Sullivan

Jake Sullivan, the first US national security advisor to visit China since 2016, met with Xi as he wrapped up three days of talks in the Chinese capital which also saw him meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other high-ranking officials.

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping holds surprise meeting with senior Biden aide in Beijing

Chinese leader speaks with Jake Sullivan, who was making his first visit to Beijing as US national security adviser

Al Jazeera

Biden adviser Sullivan holds ‘rare’ talks with top Chinese army official

US official also met President Xi during a visit aimed at easing tensions before the US presidential election.

International Business Times

Quarter Of China's Energy Now Comes From Non-carbon Sources: White Paper

A quarter of all the energy China consumes now comes from non-carbon sources, according to research published Thursday, as Beijing rapidly pivots its huge economy to a greener footing.

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