South Africa is aiming to attract more Chinese travelers by introducing additional direct flights from China and simplifying the visa application process for Chinese nationals as part of a strategy to boost tourism between the two countries. Host Bridget Mutambirwa caught up with South Africa’s Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille for more insights.

The second Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Agriculture was held in mid-November. What were the outcomes from the forum? How can China further assist Africa’s Agriculture Modernization? Professor Justice Norvienyeku from School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, and Zhang Jin, associate professor with the African Studies Center, Shanghai Normal University give us more insights.

On November 8th, the governments of Namibia and China launched the China-Namibia paired hospital cooperation mechanism at Walvis Bay Hospital, in the port town of Walvis Bay, Namibia. Chen Zhengfang, Director of Cooperation, Health Commission of Zhejiang Province, Dr Augusto Gawab, Director of Walvis Bay Hospital share more insights on how the initiative aims to enhance healthcare services in Namibia.

Later in the discussion, Anna Jonas, Erongo Region Health Director joins in to express her gratitude for this collaboration between China and Namibia and encourages both sides to continue their joint efforts.

The recently concluded 6th China International Import Expo has drawn a significant number of African enterprises. This includes returning and new participants. We talk to attendees to hear their experiences and see why companies are increasingly hinging their development on the annual show.

In this episode, we continue our chats with guests in the media from Ghana, Kenya and Zimbabwe on what they captured over the last four months regarding tourism in China and how their countries can position to attract Chinese tourists to Africa.

October 2023 marks the 59th anniversary of Zambia’s independence and the establishment of diplomatic ties with China. What is the “TAZARA spirit” that defines this enduring relationship? And how crucial is this friendship to Africa’s development? Professors Fan Guoping and David Mwanza, both Directors at the Confucius Institute at the University of Zambia, walk us through this historic friendship.

The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was held in Beijing from October 17 to 18 under the theme of "High-quality Belt and Road Cooperation: Together for Common Development and Prosperity." Is Africa going to be able to catch-up considering the time set for BRI goals and how do Chinese and African partners plan to produce higher quality projects to increase engagement and deliver much concrete outcomes? Professors Liu Baocheng, Associate Dean, Director of Center of International Business Ethics, University of International Business and Economics, and Charles Onunaiju, Director of the Center for China Studies in Nigeria share their thoughts.

2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. So what do we need to understand about the BRI over the last decade with specific reference to Africa and where are we now? Professors Liu Baocheng, Director of Center of International Business Ethics, University of International Business and Economics, and Charles Onunaiju, Director of the Center for China Studies in Nigeria unravel the discussion.

The Asia games run from September 23 to October 8 in China's eastern city of Hangzhou. In this follow-up discussion, journalists Francis Mtalaki from Kenya, Kodjo Adams from Ghana and Walter Nyamukondiwa from Zimbabwe share their thoughts on the games “Heart-to-heart” slogan in connecting people in Asia through sports.

The Asian Games are in full swing in China's eastern city of Hangzhou. So how do foreign journalists attending the 19th Asian Games in China's Hangzhou think of this city? In part one of this episode Francis Mtalaki from Kenya, Kodjo Adams from Ghana and Walter Nyamukondiwa from Zimbabwe share their impressions and evaluations of the games and how they perceive the games a worthy opportunity for climate and environmental protection.