Xi sends congratulatory letter to 2025 SCO forum on poverty reduction, sustainable development

BEIJING, 21 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory letter to the 2025 SCO (the Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Forum on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development, held in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
Xi pointed out that poverty eradication, a global issue, is a common goal of all countries in the world.

Through arduous efforts, China has successfully won the battle against poverty, achieved the poverty reduction target of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ten years ahead of schedule, blazed a poverty reduction path with Chinese characteristics, and written a new chapter in the history of mankind's fight against poverty, Xi said.

Xi calls for stronger manufacturing industry to advance Chinese modernization

ZHENGZHOU, 21 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has called for continuous efforts to build the manufacturing industry stronger to advance Chinese modernization. Xi made the remarks during his inspection tour in a bearing producer in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province, on Monday afternoon.

Xi inspects central Chinese city of Luoyang

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, learns about local efforts to accelerate the development of advanced manufacturing while visiting the Luoyang Bearing Group Co., Ltd. in the city of Luoyang in central China's Henan Province, May 19, 2025. Xi on Monday inspected the city of Luoyang in central China's Henan Province. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

ZHENGZHOU, 21 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Monday inspected the city of Luoyang in central China's Henan Province. During the visit, Xi toured the Luoyang Bearing Group Co., Ltd., the White Horse Temple, and the Longmen Grottoes.

Mashatile Engages with SA and French Businesses in Roundtable Dialogue

20 May 2025

Deputy President Shipokosa Paul Mashatile has engaged with South African and French businesses during a Roundtable Breakfast Dialogue hosted by MEDEF International in Paris. MEDEF is France’s largest business federation, representing over 750 000 companies, from SMEs to large multinationals. It plays a central role in promoting French economic diplomacy, supporting private sector development, and facilitating international investment and trade relationships.

Netherlands to work for successful G20

20 May 2025

The Netherlands has reiterated its commitment to work for a successful G20 meeting which South Africa will host later this year. This is according to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Caspar Veldkamp in a joint communiqué following the fourth meeting of the South Africa - Netherlands Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) on Monday.

China's inbound tourism market boasts vast potential

BEIJING, 19 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- China's inbound tourism market holds immense potential, driven by continued policy optimization that aims to ease access for international travelers and improve the overall travel experience across the country, according to industry experts.

China's inbound tourism continues heating up amid improving environment

BEIJING, 19 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- China's inbound tourism has maintained strong momentum, with a sharp rise in both international arrivals and visitor spending, buoyed by streamlined visa policies and an improved travel environment, according to officials.

Guizhou Province Shines in Johannesburg: A New Chapter in China–South Africa Economic, Cultural and Tourism Cooperation

By Kirtan Bhana

On 14 May 2025, Johannesburg played host to a vibrant and forward-looking engagement between South Africa and China’s Guizhou Province. Held at the NH Hotel in Sandton, the China (Guizhou)–South Africa (Johannesburg) Promotional Conference for Economy, Trade, Culture and Tourism was more than a showcase, it was a declaration of intent to deepen the already flourishing all-round strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries.

Kubayi to participate in a high-level Retreat on the Kampala Amendments and International Criminal Justice in Ghana

18 May 2025

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will travel to the Republic of Ghana to participate in a high-level Retreat on the Kampala Amendments and International Criminal Justice.

“The Retreat will bring together Ministers of Justice and senior officials from all 33 African States Parties to the International Criminal Court (ICC), alongside representatives from the ICC Presidency, the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), the ICC Trust Fund for Victims, senior African Union officials, and international legal experts,” the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development said on Sunday.

Vesak Day 2025 Celebrated in South Africa

15 May 2025

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria organised a Vesak Day celebration on its premises on 11 May 2025. This year’s event was organised as a multireligious observance, bringing together followers of Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, and Islam. The celebration was attended by diplomats, members of the Sri Lankan expatriate community, as well as South Africans from Johannesburg, Pretoria, and nearby areas, reflecting the spirit of unity and cultural harmony.

President Ramaphosa champions African-led growth at Africa CEO Forum during Côte d’Ivoire working visit

14 May 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire where he held a bilateral meeting with Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to discuss matters of mutual interest. The two leaders committed to strengthening bilateral ties and to increase trade between their countries.