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South African students immerse in the beauty of Chinese language during vibrant cultural event.
Explore the artistry and history of Chinese calligraphy at the newly unveiled '101 Wishes: The Beauty of Chinese Characters' exhibition, set to run until May 25, as part of the celebrations for International Chinese Language Day.
South Africa's agricultural exports have grown remarkably from R22. 4 billion in 2004 to R251 billion in 2024. However, recent trade disputes highlight the risks of market concentration. This analysis examines how South Africa is shifting from European dominance to broader market diversification across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and why this strategy is critical for future trade resilience.
South Africa's retail sector demonstrated resilience in 2024, with FMCG spending reaching R637 billion despite economic pressures. While private labels showed strong growth and festive season sales surged, the technology sector faced challenges. NIQ's latest analysis reveals changing consumer behaviours and emerging retail trends
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Global markets brace for impact as US-China trade tensions escalate, with Trump imposing fresh tariffs on Chinese goods while deliberately postponing talks with President Xi Jinping. Beijing's immediate retaliation with counter-tariffs on US energy and vehicles signals a deepening economic confrontation between the world's largest economies.
In a significant shift from his strong inauguration rhetoric, Donald Trump has ruled out military intervention in the Panama Canal dispute with China. The US President's statement marks a potential de-escalation in tensions over one of the world's most strategic waterways, though concerns about Chinese influence remain.
In a stark warning on national security, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims Chinese ambitions in Greenland mirror their Panama Canal strategy, potentially threatening Arctic security. As Trump labels Greenland ownership 'an absolute necessity', tensions escalate over the strategic island's future.
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko secured an unprecedented seventh term with 86 percent of votes, prompting immediate congratulations from Russia's Putin and China's Xi Jinping. While Moscow hails the victory as 'undoubted' support from the people, Western leaders and exiled opposition condemn the election as a farce.
In a strategically significant diplomatic exchange, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin conducted high-level talks via video link from Beijing's Great Hall of the People, demonstrating their growing alliance amid Western concerns. This virtual summit, amidst global geopolitical tensions and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, underscores Beijing's delicate balance between claimed neutrality and its deepening partnership with Moscow.
"In a dramatic turnaround, TikTok resumed operations in the United States after former President Trump intervened to prevent its shutdown, proposing a 50% US ownership deal worth potentially billions. The social media giant's brief darkness highlighted the ongoing tension between national security concerns and the platform's massive American user base.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday sent his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, a letter of condolences over the tragic consequences of the earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
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Shenzhen, a dynamic coastal city in south China's Guangdong Province, has made significant strides in developing its nighttime economy in recent years, with the Yan'gang Night Market emerging as a standout attraction.