China-Ghana bilateral trade volume exceeded $11 billion in 2023 – Ambassador Defa
By: Dominic Hlordzi China remains Ghana’s largest trading partner and main source of investment in Africa. In 2023, the bilateral trade volume exceeded 11 billion US dollars, increasing 10.4% year on year. In the first half of 2024, trade volume has reached nearly six billion US dollars, an increase of 13.3%. China-aided projects are progressing steadily. […]
(FOCAC) Full text: Keynote address by Chinese President Xi Jinping at opening ceremony of 2024 FOCAC summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech titled “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a Community with a Shared Future” while attending the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered […]
New Chinese Envoy lauds President Akufo-Addo’s participation in China-Africa Summit
Mr Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana has lauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s participation in the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The Summit, which was successfully held in Beijing, from 4th to 6th September, had Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony. It was […]
Deepening China-Africa Cooperation and Opening a New Chapter of Building a China-Africa Community with a Shared Future
As the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) draws near, Chinese and African leaders will reconvene in Beijing to outline a vision for deepening China-Africa friendship, collaboration, cooperation and advancing mutual development. Strengthening solidarity and cooperation with African nations has long been a fundamental aspect of China’s foreign policy and remains a […]
China bridge collapse kills at least 11 after floods
At least 11 people have died and more than 30 are missing after a highway bridge partially collapsed during torrential rains in northwest China. The bridge over a river in Shaanxi province’s Shangluo city collapsed on Friday night due to a sudden downpour and flash floods, the provincial authority said. Rescue teams have recovered several […]
SIGA and Chinese counterpart SASAC hold partnership discussions in Beijing
Ambassador Edward Boateng, Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), has led a 30-member delegation to Beijing on a 6-day study tour. The aim is to enhance the performance of Specified Entities (SEs) and their contribution to Ghana’s GDP, aligning with the President’s vision. The delegation includes members of the Board of SIGA, […]
iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China ties sour
iPhone maker Foxconn is betting big on electric cars and redrawing some of its supply chains as it navigates a new era of icy Washington-Beijing relations. In an exclusive interview, Chairman and Boss Young Liu told the BBC what the future may hold for the Taiwanese firm. He said even as Foxconn shifts some supply […]
Finance Minister leaves for China for debt negotiations
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is expected to arrive in China today for debt negotiations. The Minister is leading a high-level government delegation for bilateral talks on debt restructuring and financing assurances on Thursday and Friday. The delegation includes other government officials as well as technical teams from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry […]
China’s population falls for first time since 1961
SOURCE: BBC NEWS China’s population has fallen for the first time in 60 years, with the national birth rate hitting a record low – 6.77 births per 1,000 women. The population in 2022 – 1.4118 billion – fell by 850,000 from 2021. China’s birth rate has been declining for years, prompting a slew of policies […]
China Covid: WHO warns about under-representing Covid deaths
The World Health Organization has warned that China is under-representing the true impact of Covid in the country – in particular deaths. The removal of most restrictions last month has led to a surge in cases. But China has stopped publishing daily cases data, and has announced only 22 Covid deaths since December, using its own […]
