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To build high-level China-Africa community with a shared future

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By He Yin, People’s Daily
Friendly cooperation between China and Africa has yielded fruitful results over the past year,
marked by the official operation of the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Nigeria, the completion of
international airport terminals in Zimbabwe and Angola, the opening of the Cocody Bridge in
Cote devoire, and the inauguration of the China-aided International Diplomatic Academy of
Tunis…
A leader of an African country recently noted that Africa has accelerated its economic growth,
enhanced security and brought benefits to the people on the continent, and these achievements
couldn’t have been realized without China's long-term and selfless assistance.
Developing solidarity and cooperation with African countries has been the cornerstone of China's
foreign policy, as well as a firm and longstanding strategy. In developing its relations with Africa,
China has always followed the principles of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith. The
Chinese people have worked together with African people in pursuit of a shared future, mutual
respect and common development.
Charting the course for China-Africa cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping has taken China-
Africa relations to new heights. He raised 10 major cooperation plans, eight major initiatives, and
nine programs of cooperation between China and Africa. He also proposed to build an even
stronger China-Africa community with a shared future, a China-Africa community with a shared
future in the new era, and a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future.
This year, China will host the next meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, where
Chinese and African leaders are expected to discuss future development plans. This will
undoubtedly inject new impetus into the development of China-Africa relations.
China has all along treated African friends with sincerity and wholeheartedly provided support for
Africa's development, making China-Africa cooperation a fine example of South-South
cooperation and international cooperation with Africa.
China is pursuing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path
to modernization. Africa is moving at an accelerated speed toward the bright prospects envisioned
in Agenda 2063. As the two sides join hands to advance modernization, they will deliver a better
future for the Chinese and African people, and set a fine example in the building of a community
with a shared future for mankind.
Leaders of African countries have expressed appreciation for Xi's governance philosophy and
deep concern for the people, admiring China's remarkable achievements. They said African
countries will keep joining the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, and
implement the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization
Initiative.
At the China-Africa Leaders' Dialogue held in August 2023, Xi proposed to launch the Initiative
on Supporting Africa's Industrialization, the Plan for China Supporting Africa's Agricultural
Modernization, and the Plan for China-Africa Cooperation on Talent Development, helping Africa
bring its integration and modernization into a fast track.
China is ready to work with African countries to explore effective ways that suit their respective
national conditions, preserve their independence, and achieve common development and
prosperity, striving together for modernization.
China is the world's largest developing country, and Africa is the continent with the largest
number of developing countries. The two sides need solidarity and cooperation more than ever.

They should stay committed to observing the basic norms governing international relations,
oppose all forms of hegemonism and power politics, oppose interference in other countries'
internal affairs, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.
Many African countries and the African Union have been openly reaffirming their commitment to
the one-China principle, firm support for China's effort of upholding national sovereignty and
territorial integrity, and support for China's reunification. Some said China is a great country, and
no country or force can stop China's progress; some said there is only one China in the world and
Taiwan is a part of China; some expressed their firm support for the one-China principle and an
early reunification of China.
China supports Africa in becoming an important pole in the world's political, economic and
cultural development. China is ready to create new opportunities for Africa with its own new
development. China was the first country to explicitly express its support for the African Union's
membership of the G20. China is firmly committed to upholding international fairness and justice,
and firmly supports Africa in enhancing its international status and influence. This fully
demonstrates the spirit of China-Africa friendship and cooperation.
The African people need a friend like China, who takes care of Africa's realities, listens to Africa's
demands, and never imposes its will on others, said Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe.
No matter how the situation develops, mutual respect, understanding, support and help have
always been the key features of China-Africa friendships.
China will continue to stand firmly with Africa, inherit and carry forward the spirit of China-
Africa friendship and cooperation. China will support Africa in accelerating independent
development and upgrade and elevate China-Africa cooperation. This will ensure that more
achievements of China-Africa cooperation would benefit African countries, and make new and
greater contributions to the building of a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future.

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Trump begins mass layoffs at Voice of America

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The Trump administration has initiated sweeping layoffs at Voice of America (VOA) and other U.S.-funded international broadcasters, effectively dismantling institutions long seen as critical for American influence abroad.

 

On Sunday, contractors working for VOA received an email notification that their employment would be terminated by the end of March. “You must cease all work immediately and are not permitted to access any agency buildings or systems,” the email read, according to multiple staff members who confirmed the development.

 

The move, which comes just a day after all employees were placed on administrative leave, disproportionately affects non-English-language services, where contractors make up a significant portion of the workforce. Many of these contractors are not U.S. citizens and may now face visa issues, further complicating their status in the country.

 

While most full-time staff remain employed for now, they have been told not to work, leaving VOA and its sister organizations in a state of uncertainty. Some services, unable to produce new programming, have resorted to playing music.

 

VOA, founded during World War II, has been a critical tool for U.S. public diplomacy, broadcasting in 49 languages to audiences in countries where press freedom is restricted. However, President Trump signed an executive order on Friday targeting its parent organization, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), as part of broader federal budget cuts.

 

The cuts extend beyond VOA, affecting other U.S.-funded media entities such as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, Radio Farda (which broadcasts in Persian to Iran), and Alhurra, an Arabic-language network launched after the 2003 Iraq invasion. The administration argues that taxpayers should not fund what it calls “radical propaganda,” despite VOA’s longstanding editorial independence.

 

Liam Scott, a VOA journalist covering press freedom and disinformation, expressed concern over the decision. “I’ve covered press freedom for a long time, and I’ve never seen something like what’s happened in the U.S. over the past couple of months,” he wrote on social media.

 

The move has drawn international attention, particularly from China and Russia, which have been expanding their own state-funded media efforts. The Chinese state-run *Global Times* reacted with an editorial declaring that “the monopoly of information held by traditional Western media is being shattered.”

 

Trump’s administration has pursued aggressive cuts across federal agencies, including eliminating most foreign aid and significantly reducing the Department of Education. With input from tech billionaire Elon Musk, Trump has focused on reducing government size to facilitate tax cuts.

 

As the global media landscape shifts, the dismantling of U.S.-funded broadcasters leaves a vacuum that could be filled by rival state-controlled networks. Whether Congress or legal challenges will intervene remains to be seen, but for now, the future of America’s international broadcasting efforts hangs in the balance.

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Judge blocks Trump from deporting non-citizens using wartime law

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A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s attempt to deport migrants allegedly linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua under a wartime law.

US District Judge James Boasberg issued a restraining order preventing the administration from using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expel undocumented migrants accused of gang ties. The order initially protected five individuals challenging the deportation but was later expanded to all affected noncitizens in US custody.

Boasberg also directed that any planes carrying these migrants be returned to the United States. “Any plane containing these folks that is going to take off or is in the air needs to be returned,” he ruled. The restraining order will remain in effect for 14 days or until further court action.

The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act, citing Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization that has “unlawfully infiltrated the United States” and is engaging in hostile actions. However, civil rights groups, including the ACLU, argue that the gang’s activities do not meet the legal definition of an invasion.

The Justice Department has appealed the ruling, while the case continues in court.

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China’s new chapter in global innovation

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By Gu Yekai, Liu Yiqing, People’s Daily

At a smart construction project site managed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation, a quiet technological revolution is underway. Amid cranes and concrete, engineers are deploying advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems that could fundamentally reshape the construction industry.

Li Fengjian, an AI specialistwith Xianyuan Technology, detailed how the company’s latest intelligent system – built on a large model – adapts to complex construction environments.”Engineering machinery equipped with intelligent agents can adjust its operations automatically in response to weather conditions,” Li explained, adding that a spatiotemporal sensing network further enhances the system, providing real-time tracking of both personnel and materials throughout the construction site.

In February this year, Xianyuan Technology rapidly integrated its self-developed model with DeepSeek-R1, effectively blending a general-purpose framework with industry-specific models. This integration, Li noted, has produced a solution capable of delivering expert-level performance in challenging, dynamic environments. The firm is based in the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center, aburgeoning AI incubator that now hosts over 200 innovative enterprises.

China’s technological transformation extends well beyond the construction sector. Overthe past three decades, the country has evolved from its initial forays into internet connectivity to becoming a key player in global digital innovation.

Here, a steady stream of technological innovations are emerging, from the early days of emails and web browsing to the cutting-edge technologies represented by DeepSeek and the dynamic evolution of social media.

Wu Jianping, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and headof the Zhongguancun Laboratory, pointed out that while China had introduced only one internet standard before 2005, it now contributes to over 200 worldwide. Such strides illustrate the country’s concerted push toward high-level technological self-reliance – a journey marked by both persistence and determination.

Beyond the digital realm, China is makingsignificant inroads in aerospace, new energy, and other high-tech sectors. It has transitioned from being a follower to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with global leaders, and in some areas, even taking the lead. Wu attributed these achievements to a dynamic ecosystem of policy reforms and talent cultivation that encourages creativity and technical expertise at every level.

Amid intensifying international competition, collaborative research and the integration of new technologies with traditional industries are central to China’s high-quality economic development.

Mei Linhai, a researcher at China’s State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Intelligence, remarked that the age of AI calls for continuous exploration. “In this era, everyone is an innovator. Only by persistently pushing the boundaries can we remain at the forefront of both technological and industrial development,” Mei observed.

In the field of general-purpose AI, Mei emphasized that independent innovation is paramount. He advocates for a self-driven industrial ecosystem that leveragesbreakthrough technologies to boost productivity and unlock new possibilities, Mei said.

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