Topic: Beijing

Beijing opens door to Africa with zero tariffs amidst global turmoil

By Brian Ngugi   2025-06-12 10:39:55

Chinese President Xi Jinping said the move provides ‘new impetus’ for shared development in a world defined by ‘changes and turbulence’.

Ruto takes Kenya's wishlist to Beijing as trade winds shift

By Brian Ngugi   2025-04-22 15:44:04

Kenya is one of the countries affected by the punitive tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration, which have sparked a global trade war.

Beijing officials offer support to enhance Nairobi's livability

By Brian Ngugi   2025-03-13 18:42:39

Nairobi, with a daytime population of seven million, grapples with significant urbanization issues, including inadequate wastewater systems, chronic traffic jams, and water rationing.

Kenya's struggle for gender equality: Beijing Declaration, 30 years on

By Jacinta Mutura   2025-02-22 09:32:04

Three decades after the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Kenya still faces significant challenges in achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment

DeepSeek 'programmed' to toe Beijing line

By AFP   2025-01-28 12:03:43

DeepSeek is happy to talk about world leaders and sensitive political topics -- as long as they aren't in China.

Beijing's fears after Trump fills key posts with China hawks

By AFP   2024-11-14 08:52:20

Donald Trump's cabinet of China hawks have likened the nation's communist rulers to Nazis, levelled Covid conspiracies at them, declared a Cold War.