China has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s infrastructure development, as the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network was officially commissioned on Monday by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The event, which forms part of a series … Continue reading China expresses support for Nigeria’s infrastructural development
AGS NEWS – The US Department of Defense has added Chinese tech giant Tencent and battery manufacturer CATL to its list of companies allegedly linked to China’s military activities. While inclusion on the Pentagon list does not impose immediate sanctions, … Continue reading US adds Chinese tech giants to list of companies allegedly working with China’s military
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has begun shipping Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Japan and China on a Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) basis. This move aligns with NNPC’s goal of becoming a leading global energy supplier, … Continue reading NNPC begins natural gas export to Japan, China
AGS NEWS – Apple’s iPhone sales in China are seeing a strong resurgence as the company has aggressively cut prices to attract cost-conscious consumers in a weak economy. According to data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology … Continue reading Apple slashes iPhone prices in China, sales are bouncing back
At least 118 individuals lost their lives, and 500 sustained injuries as a powerful earthquake struck northwestern China in a remote mountainous region, catching many residents in their sleep. The earthquake occurred shortly before midnight on Monday, prompting residents to … Continue reading Over 100 people killed in recent earthquake in China
The Federal Ministry of Power and the China Ministry of Ecology and Environment oversaw the signing of a $150 million agreement for the construction of a lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in Nigeria by the Chinese company SHENZEN LEMI Technology Development. … Continue reading Nigeria and China ink $150 million deal for battery plant construction
The declining economic growth in China is expected to have repercussions on Nigeria’s economic prospects, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF highlighted that China’s deep economic connections with sub-Saharan African countries, particularly over the past two decades, … Continue reading IMF warns of impact on Nigeria as China’s economy slows
Kenyan President William Ruto has landed in Beijing to partake in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, a two-day event held in the Chinese capital. The forum holds significant diplomatic importance for China, marking the 10th anniversary … Continue reading Kenyan president William Ruto lands in China for belt and road forum
Pope Francis issued a renewed appeal on Sunday for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and urged the protection of Gaza’s civilian population amidst the ongoing conflict. In a message, the Pope expressed his sorrow over the situation … Continue reading Pope, China, and UK call for end to civilian casualties in Israeli-Hamas conflict
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its intentions to dispatch a team of scientists to China for a fresh investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 virus and how it initially spread to humans, a situation that triggered a … Continue reading WHO demands ‘Full Access’ to China for COVID origins inquiry
China’s ongoing crackdown on corruption within the sports sector has led to the investigation of Ni Huizhong, the former head of the country’s Winter Olympics delegation. Ni Huizhong, who also managed China’s winter sports office, is under scrutiny for “serious … Continue reading China investigates former winter olympics delegation chief for corruption
The China Film Festival, organized by the China Film Administration and the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, commenced on Monday at the Silverbird Galleria in Victoria Island, Lagos. The festival’s grand opening ceremony was graced by … Continue reading Lagos welcomes China film festival with celebration of cultural diversity
Asian shares dipped to their lowest levels in nine months on Thursday, while the dollar reached a two-month peak, reflecting concerns about China’s sluggish economic rebound and apprehensions that the Federal Reserve might still hike interest rates, leading to investor … Continue reading Asian stocks slips to 9 month lows amid concerns about China’s economy and US interest rates
According to state media, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. This visit marks Gates’ first trip to China in four years. Several Western business leaders, including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon … Continue reading Bill Gates to hold meeting with Chinese president on friday
A former executive of Samsung has been accused of stealing trade secrets from the company to establish a copycat chip factory in China. Prosecutors have charged the 65-year-old man, who remains unidentified, with the theft of classified Samsung technology deemed … Continue reading Former Samsung executive faces charges for stealing secrets to establish China factory
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a commitment to strengthen economic cooperation with Nigeria, emphasizing the country’s significance to Africa and the world. President Jinping conveyed this message through his special envoy and vice chairperson of the National People’s Congress … Continue reading Chinese president, Xi Jinping, pledges enhanced economic cooperation with Nigeria
According to authorities, a scammer in China employed artificial intelligence (AI) to deceive a businessman and swindle him out of millions of yuan. The victim, identified as Guo, received a video call from an individual who appeared and sounded like … Continue reading Chinese scammer exploits artificial intelligence to deceive businessman in multi million yuan fraud
China’s cyberspace regulator has declared that products manufactured by US memory chip giant Micron Technology pose significant network security risks and are a threat to national security. In a statement released on Sunday, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced … Continue reading China deems Micron technology products a national security threat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stole the spotlight as he made a high-profile arrival at the G7 summit in Japan. The gathering of world leaders was quick to issue a statement, condemning Russia and cautioning against “economic coercion,” a veiled reference … Continue reading Zelensky’s dramatic arrival at G7 summit amplifies Ukraine crisis and veiled warnings to China
Former NBA player Dwight Howard has found himself embroiled in controversy after he referred to Taiwan as a “country” in a promotional video featuring the vice president of the democratic island. The 37-year-old basketball star, who joined Taiwan’s professional team … Continue reading Dwight Howard faces backlash for referring to Taiwan as a “Country” in promotional video
China and Ecuador have finalized a free trade agreement aimed at enhancing Ecuador’s non-oil exports by up to $4 billion over the next ten years. The comprehensive agreement encompasses 99.6 percent of Ecuador’s exports, granting access to China’s massive consumer … Continue reading China and Ecuador sign free trade agreement to boost non oil exports
Canberra has called for the release of an Australian journalist who has been detained in China for 1,000 days, while expressing concerns about the politically motivated delay of the case. Cheng Lei, a former anchor at Chinese state broadcaster CGTN, … Continue reading Australia expresses deep concerns over detained journalist in China for over 1000 days
China has deployed its navy to rescue Chinese citizens from conflict-stricken Sudan, as fighting between the army and paramilitaries intensifies. The ongoing conflict has resulted in acute shortages of water, food, medicines, and fuel, and has led to the evacuation … Continue reading China deploys navy to evacuate citizens from conflict hit Sudan
China has distanced itself from the remarks made by one of its ambassadors, Lu Shaye, who questioned the sovereignty of Ukraine and other former Soviet countries. Mr. Shaye’s comments last week caused widespread outrage and led to calls for Beijing … Continue reading China distances itself from ambassador’s comments on Ukraine’s sovereignty
The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Evelyn Ngige, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthen trade relations with China during the China-Nigeria Investment Economic and Trade Promotion Conference. The conference was organized by the Changsha Municipal … Continue reading Nigeria reaffirms commitment to enhancing trade ties with China
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