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Charting a Shared Path
Namibian president discusses her state visit to China, the future of bilateral cooperation, industrialisation and Africa’s place in a changing world.
ROAD TO A BETTER LIFE
China’s Great Green Wall Is Nearing Completion After 46 Years of Fighting the Desert
Last month, on a reporting trip through Xinjiang, I noticed something that repeated itself all over the region: newly...
Rail on the Roof of the World
These iron threads across the roof of the world are weaving isolated communities together and unlocking a future that once felt entirely out of reach.
Tacheng: Xinjiang’s Multicultural Border City, Built for Trade With Central Asia
Tacheng ties both of those threads together at the literal edge of the map, proving that a place built on trade numbers can still hold onto everything that has nothing to do with trade at all.
From Small Commodities to Global Reach
Over two decades, Yiwu has evolved into a global trading centre, offering new perspectives on Chinese modernisation and international commerce.
The Beacon of Hope for the Global South
The 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party celebration is not only special for the great Chinese nation, but also for the Global South, because it reminds us of the shared aspiration of each nation to forge its own path to prosperity and happiness.
What the Epic Long March Still Teaches the World
The Long March is not merely a feat of military endurance, but a living philosophy of resilience and strategic foresight.
Turpan Is China’s Hottest City, Yet Also One of Its Most Resilient
Turpan is a case study in how human resourcefulness adapts to its environment instead of being defeated by it, and in how a regional culture can hold onto its identity while building something new on top of it.
The Chinese Modernization Model: Patience as Strategy
China’s experience is worth examining because it shows there was never only one model to begin with.
Taming the Dunes, Powering the Future: Inside Inner Mongolia’s Desert Transformation
Across Inner Mongolia, solar panels are appearing alongside new vegetation, turning stretches of desert into hubs of both energy and growth.
Living the Story
As visitors increasingly seek deeper engagement with local culture and history, China’s tourism market is embracing new forms of experience-based consumption and revitalised cultural tourism.
When Algorithms Meet Daily Rituals
Digital innovation is seamlessly integrating into everyday life, transforming everything from health care to public services.
Seeing ‘A Huge Place’ Through Experienced Eyes
In my view, Xinjiang is a place where modernization is unfolding in every sphere of life.