China–Africa relations stories

Aug 21, 2026

China and Africa deepen media cooperation focused on AI and digital transformation

The 7th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation convened to strengthen collaboration in the media sector, with emphasis on building skills for artificial intelligence and digital transformation in news and content production.

Aug 21, 20261 source

Apr 22, 2026

Taiwan President Cancels Africa Trip After Three Countries Revoke Overflight Permission

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te was forced to cancel his visit to eSwatini, Taiwan's last African diplomatic partner, after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar abruptly revoked overflight permissions. Taiwan accused Beijing of pressuring the African nations.

Apr 22, 20264 sources

Top claims

▪The 7th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation opened in Beijing under the theme 'Share Development Opportunities, Shape the Audio-Visual Future' to deepen media cooperation between Africa and China.
▪The 7th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation brought together media leaders and professionals from across Africa and China to address digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
▪Gregoire Ndjaka, CEO of the African Union of Broadcasting, emphasized that African media professionals must be equipped to master new technologies to drive the continent's development.

People involved

Lai Ching-te

Subtopics

China global influence & soft power2 AI1 China's foreign policy1 Digital transformation1 Taiwan & cross-strait policy1

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