China Africa Talk

Cooperation between China and countries around Lake Victoria is gaining new momentum, driven by a shared need to balance ecological protection with sustainable development. From China's experience in restoring Poyang Lake to community-based projects in East Africa, both sides are exploring practical ways to address environmental challenges while improving livelihoods. How are these efforts translating on the ground, and what do they reveal about the future of China-Africa green cooperation?

As China-Africa cooperation continues to expand, so does the conversation around how their story is told. While traditional narratives have often focused on conflict and crisis, voices from both regions are offering a different perspective, one shaped by development, cultural exchange and real experiences on the ground. We explore how Chinese and African media are reshaping the narrative, and what more can be done to strengthen mutual understanding and engagement.

The Middle East conflict is being felt far beyond its borders. In this episode, we examine its ripple effects across Africa, where countries are already bearing the brunt through higher fuel costs, disrupted trade, and intensifying diplomatic strains.

The Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), introduced in 2023, has become an important pillar of China's vision for global engagement. As China-Africa cooperation continues to expand across sectors, the role of civilizational dialogue is becoming increasingly significant. How is the GCI influencing China-Africa relations? And how does this initiative contribute to a more inclusive global order?

In this special episode of China Africa Talk, we bring you the premiere episode of Talk Africa+, a new podcast launched by CGTN Africa. In this episode, we take a closer look at the state of aviation in Africa, examining the key barriers holding the sector back and what it will take for the industry to thrive.

China and Uganda have enjoyed more than six decades of diplomatic relations, with cooperation spanning various areas including infrastructure, agriculture, education and energy. In an exclusive interview with China Africa Talk, Oliver Wonekha, Uganda's Ambassador to China, shares her insights on the growing Uganda-China partnership, particularly the opportunities emerging from China's development strategies and its expanding opening-up policies reaffirmed at this year's Two Sessions.

As China pushes forward with high-quality development and new productive forces, what does this mean for Africa's growth and cooperation with China? Charles Onunaiju and Liu Baocheng unpack the opportunities and implications.

China's Two Sessions, the annual meetings of the country's top legislature and top political advisory body, have been garnering global attention. Journalists from across the globe, including many from Africa, have gathered in Beijing to cover the event and examine the global implications of China's policy agenda. African journalists Fortune Abang and Satyen Bhuruth share their perspectives on the lessons and practices that Africa could adapt from this year's gatherings to support its own development priorities.

Starting May 1, 2026, China will eliminate tariffs on all imports from the 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, a move expected to accelerate industrialization and economic development across the continent. The policy comes as China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan cycle, a period set to emphasize high-quality growth, stronger domestic demand, and a deeper level of opening-up. What impact will this comprehensive zero-tariff arrangement have on African economies and on broader global trade dynamics?

Happy Chinese New Year! The annual celebration of Chinese New Year has evolved into a powerful symbol of the deepening ties between China and Africa. As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we explore the symbolic meaning of the horse in both Chinese and African traditions and key themes and milestones lie ahead for China-Africa relations in the new year.