Zhang Chun

1 month ago | chinafrica.cn | Zhang Chun

An event is held to mark Mozambique’s f irst shipment of goods under the AfCFTA framework in Beira, Mozambique, on 27 April (AFCFTA SECRETARIAT)Launched by the African Union (AU), the Agenda 2063 is a 50-year blueprint for Africa’s inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development. In terms of timeline, the plan is divided into five 10-Year Implementation Plans. The first plan ran from 2014 to 2023, and the current phase spans from 2024 to 2033.

1 month ago | asiasociety.org | Zhang Chun

By: Zhang ChunAt the end of 2023, I was honored to participate in the U.S-China Development Cooperation Track II Dialogue: Development as Strategy. Like other Track II dialogues I have attended, this one featured core representatives from major powers—this time, China and the United States. The dialogue consisted of a series of discussions with important third-party representatives from Southeast Asia and East Africa who contributed their insights.

2 months ago | atnews.co.za | Zhang Chun

During his second White House term, Trump’s governing style remains characteristically assertive, launching a full-scale offensive from day one. Domestically, he’s pushing for sweeping government reforms. On the international stage, he’s swiftly announcing withdrawals from numerous international organisations and aggressively deploying foreign policy moves, seeking to reshape the landscape of American influence globally. So, what does Trump’s return mean for Africa?

Feb 25, 2025 | chinafrica.cn | Zhang Chun

US President Donald Trump shows to the audience an executive order he had signed in Washington D.C. on 20 January (XINHUA) During his second White House term, Trump’s governing style remains characteristically assertive, launching a full-scale offensive from day one. Domestically, he’s pushing for sweeping government reforms.