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Chinese former vice governor bags life imprisonment
A Chinese court on Thursday sentenced Zhang Zulin, former vice governor of southwest China’s Yunnan Province, to life imprisonment for bribery. According to the statement of the Intermediate People’s Court of Chongqing Municipality, Zhang will be deprived of his political rights for life; his personal property will be confiscated, and his illegal gains from taking […]
Nasarawa Gov reveals why China is interested in Nigeria’s lithium
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has revealed that China’s interest in Nigeria’s lithium stems from its recognition of the country as a leader in the West African market. This is as a Chinese company is building two lithium mining and processing facilities in Nasarawa State. Governor Sule disclosed this in an interview on Channels Television’s […]
China To Establish Electric Vehicle Factories in Nigeria
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria has harped on the imperative of enhanced collaboration between China and Nigeria in unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s Solid Minerals sector through the establishment of electric vehicle factories in Nigeria. Speaking while paying a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake in his office at […]
China Tells Trump To ‘Stop Threatening And Blackmailing’ Over Tariffs
China told Washington on Wednesday to “stop threatening and blackmailing” after US President Donald Trump said it was up to Beijing to come to the negotiating table to discuss ending their trade war. Trump has slapped new tariffs on friend and foe but has reserved his heaviest blows for China, with 145 percent on many […]
JUST IN: Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, Arrives Nigeria
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in Nigeria for a visit aimed at enhancing the relationship between both countries Wang Yi’s visit is aimed at strengthening cooperation in key areas such as trade, investment, and infrastructure development. Upon arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 7:15 pm local time, Wang Yi was warmly […]
VIDEO: Drones deliver food in China
The most popular food delivery company in China has adopted drone technology for efficient food delivery in the Shenzhen area of China. This development has sparked excitement among Chinese citizens. This was disclosed in a statement and video shared by a couple of travel vloggers Adriana and Dylan, on their TikTok page recently. In the […]
China urges citizens in Israel to leave
China has urged its citizens in Israel to leave “as soon as possible”, as tensions between Israel and Lebanon’s Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah escalate. “Currently, the situation along the Israel-Lebanon border is extremely tense, with frequent military conflicts,” China’s embassy in Israel said in a statement on Sunday. “The security situation in Israel remains severe, […]
16 die in China shopping complex fire
Sixteen people have died in China after a fire incident at a shopping centre. Reports had it Thursday morning that the incident occurred at the shopping mall on Wednesday in the southwestern Chinese city of Zigong. Firefighters got to the fire shortly after 6 pm at the 14-storey commercial building, pulling 75 people to safety, […]
Taiwan’s New President Lai Ching-te Vows to Defend Democracy, Urges China to Cease Military Intimidation
Taipei – On Monday, Taiwan’s newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te pledged to safeguard the island’s democracy and called on China to halt its military intimidation of the self-governed territory. In his inauguration speech, Lai confronted the escalating threat of war, highlighting Taiwan’s resilience amid mounting pressure from China to unify the island with the mainland. […]
Air Peace Resumes China Flights
Nigeria’s Airline, Air Peace, on Friday, said it’s set to resume its direct flight to Guangzhou-China and will launch the Lagos – London flight soon, according to Leadership. In a press statement by the airline’s spokesperson, Stanley Olisa, the flight service will return on Thursday, December 28, 2023. The airline also stated that passengers can […]