This understanding has given rise to the China–Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, an initiative designed to strengthen ties between ordinary citizens across the two regions.
Gautrain marks 16 years of service to Gauteng commuters
The Gautrain operates an 80-kilometre rail network across 10 stations, supported by an integrated bus and midi-bus feeder system that extends access to thousands of passengers daily.
Joburg’s iconic Dragon City expands with landmark 330,000sqm Time Square development
Strategically located in central Johannesburg, Time Square enjoys excellent accessibility to major city arterial routes.
Serbian President Vučić visits Zhejiang province to meet Serbian exchange students
On May 27, Serbian President Vučić visited Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, to meet with young Serbians participating in exchange activities there. Vučić said he is very proud to see young Serbians learning and exchanging ideas in China, and thanked their Chinese brothers and sisters for their help.
China-South Africa partnership opens new opportunities for industrial growth and trade
Such investments could help address energy challenges while supporting sustainable economic development.
Hammanskraal Clean Water Project gets Cabinet approval
The Minister of Water and Sanitation will later in the week inspect the project and outstanding works by the City of Tshwane to ensure full access to water for the communities of Hammanskraal.
Zhejiang launches Getting Off to a Good Start in the 15th Five-Year Plan
What will Zhejiang develop into over the next five years?
Zhejiang targets strong start to 15th Five-Year Plan period
The province also saw the establishment of China’s first bulk commodity resource allocation hub and secured approval to implement a new round of comprehensive international trade reform in Yiwu.
Beyond Trade: Why 2026 Is the Year China and Africa Focus on People
This year has been designated as the “Year of People-to-People Exchanges,” a coordinated initiative aimed at deepening ties not through contracts and construction, but through human connection
The Digital Silk Road in Africa: Who Controls the Data, Controls the Future
For years, much of Africa’s data was hosted in servers located in Europe or North America. Local data centers represent a move toward data localisation and control