As a Burundian doctoral student at Nanjing University,my personal journey is closely intertwined with China’s development in the new era and the deepening China-Africa partnership.Recently,my experiences have given m...As a Burundian doctoral student at Nanjing University,my personal journey is closely intertwined with China’s development in the new era and the deepening China-Africa partnership.Recently,my experiences have given me a deeper appreciation of the importance of people-to-people exchanges between China and Africa.展开更多
The year 2025 marks both the 25th anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC)and the first year of implementation of the outcomes of the 2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit.Throughout the year,China has supporte...The year 2025 marks both the 25th anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC)and the first year of implementation of the outcomes of the 2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit.Throughout the year,China has supported Africa in addressing historical injustices at diplomatic and political levels and firmly backed South Africa in hosting the G20 Leaders’Summit,further deepening China-Africa strategic mutual trust.展开更多
Educational cooperation,as the cornerstone and vanguard of people-to-people exchanges and practical cooperation between China and Africa,holds irreplaceable strategic significance for enhancing the quality of Africa&#...Educational cooperation,as the cornerstone and vanguard of people-to-people exchanges and practical cooperation between China and Africa,holds irreplaceable strategic significance for enhancing the quality of Africa's human capital and accelerating its structural transformation and modernization process.This paper employs“demand–supply–adaptation”as its core analytical framework and aims to systematically explore how the educational cooperation between China and Africa can serve Africa's goal of modernization more precisely and effectively.First,through reviewing and analyzing the domestic and international research literature,this paper clarifies the focus,paradigms,and shortcomings of existing research,identifying the knowledge contribution of this study.Second,utilizing detailed macro-level data,case studies,and comparative research methods,it comprehensively presents the multidimensional status,structural characteristics,and development trends of China–Africa educational cooperation in areas such as student exchanges,cooperative education,vocational and technical training,language and cultural exchange,and emerging digital education.This paper also deeply analyzes the pressing and specific demands placed on the education system by Africa's modernization development across key dimensions like economic diversification,industrialization,agricultural modernization,social governance upgrading,and digital transformation.Third,based on the cooperative principle of“Africa's needs and China's strengths,”this paper innovatively proposes systematic countermeasures and suggestions for constructing new,multi-level,high-quality,sustainable,and future-oriented pathways for China–Africa educational cooperation:(a)promoting the strategic focus of cooperation to extend from“hard infrastructure”support to empowering“soft infrastructure”;(b)deepening the integration of industry and education and school–enterprise collaboration to precisely align with Africa's industrial development needs;vigorously developing digital education and jointly building a smart education ecosystem to help Africa bridge the digital divide;(c)improving an evidence-based,third-party evaluation system for cooperative effectiveness and a full-process quality assurance system;and(d)promoting the collaborative participation of multiple actors including governments,schools,enterprises,think tanks,and social organizations to build a new cooperative pattern of coconstruction,co-governance,and shared benefits.展开更多
Despite the geographical distance between China and Africa,the rich customs and lifestyles of the African people present an interesting area of study for international professionals.It is this facet of Africa that fas...Despite the geographical distance between China and Africa,the rich customs and lifestyles of the African people present an interesting area of study for international professionals.It is this facet of Africa that fascinated us most during our research journey across the continent.展开更多
Governance debates gained strong momentum in Africa in early December 2025 as the China-Kenya Readers Forum on Xi Jinping:The Governance of China convened in Nairobi on 1 December 2025,followed by a promotional event ...Governance debates gained strong momentum in Africa in early December 2025 as the China-Kenya Readers Forum on Xi Jinping:The Governance of China convened in Nairobi on 1 December 2025,followed by a promotional event for the English edition of the book’s fifth volume on 3 December 2025 in Johannesburg,South Africa.展开更多
The year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and African countries.It also marks the launch of the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.At this pivotal...The year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and African countries.It also marks the launch of the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.At this pivotal juncture linking past achievements with future development,Wang Yi,member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and foreign minister,continued the longstanding diplomatic tradition under which the Chinese foreign minister makes Africa the destination of the first overseas visit of the year,a practice upheld for 36 consecutive years,underscoring the stability,continuity and sincerity of China’s policy towards Africa.展开更多
By MAMADOU DIOUF,Seagull Books.Africa in the World’s Time.In this book,distinguished historian Mamadou Diouf repositions Africa at the centre of global historical imagination.Countering long-standing colonial narrati...By MAMADOU DIOUF,Seagull Books.Africa in the World’s Time.In this book,distinguished historian Mamadou Diouf repositions Africa at the centre of global historical imagination.Countering long-standing colonial narratives that relegated the continent to the margins,Diouf uncovers the intellectual,artistic,and cultural traditions through which Africans have continuously interpreted,debated,and rewritten their own histories.展开更多
Andrew Wangota,a 48-year-old Ugandan farmer,has been using agrivoltaics technology,a solar technology that uses agricultural land for both food production and solar power generation,on his farm in Bunashimolo Parish,B...Andrew Wangota,a 48-year-old Ugandan farmer,has been using agrivoltaics technology,a solar technology that uses agricultural land for both food production and solar power generation,on his farm in Bunashimolo Parish,Bukyiende Subcounty in Uganda where he has been cultivating plantain,coffee and Irish potatoes for the past 16 years.展开更多
This study presents a reflective bibliometric review of 1457 peer-reviewed articles published in the Journal of Psychology in Africa(2008-2024,17 years),using a Meta-Editorial Mapping Framework(MEMF)analysis.The MEMF ...This study presents a reflective bibliometric review of 1457 peer-reviewed articles published in the Journal of Psychology in Africa(2008-2024,17 years),using a Meta-Editorial Mapping Framework(MEMF)analysis.The MEMF integrates citation metrics,keyword novelty ratios,TF-IDF weighting,and cluster-based topic modeling to trace long-term thematic trends and editorial evolution.Findings reveal sustained attention to foundational domains such as mental health,education,and identity,alongside a gradual integration of emergent themes including digital well-being,organizational behavior,and post-pandemic adaptation.Articles with moderate topical novelty(40%-60% new keywords)achieved the highest citation and usage metrics,suggesting that integrative innovation enhances scholarly impact.Clustering analyses indicate that the journal’s content forms overlapping conceptual domains rather than isolated silos.These insights contribute to editorial strategy,authorial positioning,and the future design of regional academic platforms.Moreover,the findings provide evidence supporting the use of the MEMF as a replicable tool for meta-editorial analysis across disciplinary and geographic boundaries.展开更多
At the turn of the 21st century,specifically from 10 to 12 October 2000,the first Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC)was held in Beijing,following prior consultations.More than 80 mi...At the turn of the 21st century,specifically from 10 to 12 October 2000,the first Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC)was held in Beijing,following prior consultations.More than 80 ministers from China and 44 African countries attended.In a joint declaration issued at the end of the conference,both sides expressed strong appreciation for the stable development of Sino-African relations over the past decades,full confidence in future cooperation,and a shared belief that a solid foundation exists for friendly relations and collaboration,rooted in their long-standing traditional friendship.展开更多
The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo was held in Changsha,Hunan province on June 12-15.Themed“China and Africa:Together Toward Modernization”,the expo was designed to further facilitate the China-Africa t...The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo was held in Changsha,Hunan province on June 12-15.Themed“China and Africa:Together Toward Modernization”,the expo was designed to further facilitate the China-Africa ties in the field of trade and economy.展开更多
Mythology of the San Bushmen of Southern Africa By MATHIAS GUENTHER Oxford University Press The San Bushmen,among the oldest continuous cultures on Earth,are indigenous peoples recognised as the First Nations of South...Mythology of the San Bushmen of Southern Africa By MATHIAS GUENTHER Oxford University Press The San Bushmen,among the oldest continuous cultures on Earth,are indigenous peoples recognised as the First Nations of Southern Africa.Rich in storytelling traditions,San culture preserves a vast body of myth and lore.In the book.展开更多
At the 2024 Beijing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC)held in September last year,Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed that the overall characterisation of China-Africa relations be elevated to an all-weather C...At the 2024 Beijing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC)held in September last year,Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed that the overall characterisation of China-Africa relations be elevated to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.“This declaration affirms,whether faced with pandemic or geopolitical shifts,Africa and China will still remain each other’s most trustworthy true partners,”said Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi,South Africa’s minister of public service and administration.展开更多
The central Chinese province emerges as a key player in China-African trade and investment cooperation The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo(CAETE)was a prime opportunity for Citygreen Sports,a Chinese suppl...The central Chinese province emerges as a key player in China-African trade and investment cooperation The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo(CAETE)was a prime opportunity for Citygreen Sports,a Chinese supplier of synthetic turf,to boost its visibility.“Africa is one of our main markets.The expo allows us to showcase our products to African customers and engage directly with government representatives to discuss potential projects,”Wu Huan,regional director for international affairs at the group,told ChinAfrica.Based in Shishou,Hubei Province,the company notably supplied the synthetic turf for Ethiopia’s national stadium,the country’s only FIFA-certified field.展开更多
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.
There has been growing attention to transnational and trans-regional infrastructure cooperation in Africa in recent years.Given that development on the continent has long been plagued by poor infrastructure,trans-regi...There has been growing attention to transnational and trans-regional infrastructure cooperation in Africa in recent years.Given that development on the continent has long been plagued by poor infrastructure,trans-regional cooperation is viewed as both a driving force and a catalyst for African integration.To promote African integration and the construction of the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA),the African Union(AU)has expedited the implementation of the second ten-year plan under its Agenda 2063,which includes advancing the Second Priority Action Plan(PAP II)under the Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa(PIDA).To consolidate and enhance strategic interests and influence in Africa,Western countries represented by the European Union and the United States have proposed new infrastructure investment plans for Africa,including initiatives such as the Global Gateway and the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment(PGII).These efforts focus on increasing strategic investments in development and strategically important corridors like the Lobito Corridor,intending to strengthen competition with China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).展开更多
It’s that time of the year again when we find ourselves reflecting on the year that was and the year ahead.On the African continent,many countries are still recovering from the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic an...It’s that time of the year again when we find ourselves reflecting on the year that was and the year ahead.On the African continent,many countries are still recovering from the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and are doing so amid a fraught geopolitical environment.These tensions have,to some extent,created hurdles in the path of Africa’s recovery.The African Development Bank has attributed the economic slowdown on the continent toastronomical inflation caused by soaring food andenergy prices. These issues have been aggravatedby the current geopolitical chaos and climatechange. Nevertheless, the continent is projectedto grow at a steady rate of 4.3 percent in 2025.This means that Africa will retain its positionas the fastest-growing region after Asia. This isdriven by several positive factors.展开更多
African traditional medicine is characterized by its rich ethnobotanical heritage,diverse healing practices,and the integration of different culture influences.Similarly,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is deeply root...African traditional medicine is characterized by its rich ethnobotanical heritage,diverse healing practices,and the integration of different culture influences.Similarly,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is deeply rooted in ancient philosophies,emphasizing balance,holistic diagnostics,and herbal formulations.Despite their geographical distance,both systems share historical and cultural parallels,particularly in their therapeutic principles,use of natural remedies,and holistic approaches to health.Combining these two medical traditions would offer a comprehensive perspective on healing,particularly through herbal medicine,diagnostic methods,and variations in preparation techniques and applications.As an example,Tetraena gaetula is a perennial plant endemic to the arid and semi-arid regions of Morocco,widely used in local medicine to treat diabetes,dermatological conditions,and liver,kidney,and stomach ailments,as well as in veterinary care.The unique properties of Tetraena gaetula could enhance research on multi-faceted approaches of Chinese medicine including herbal methodologies and local applications,contributing to the development of innovative medicines or therapies that integrate the strengths of both traditions.This paper explores potential strategies for integrating African traditional medicine and TCM,highlighting both the opportunities-such as the potential for new medicine discoveries,expanded treatment options,and cross-cultural knowledge exchange-and the challenges,including differences in regulatory frameworks,scientific validation,and the preservation of traditional knowledge.展开更多
At the invitation of the Economic,Social and Cultural Council(ECOSOCC)of the African Union,Li Jun,Vice-President of China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)and former Vice-Minister of the International Depa...At the invitation of the Economic,Social and Cultural Council(ECOSOCC)of the African Union,Li Jun,Vice-President of China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)and former Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee,led a six-member delegation to Zambia from May 7th to 9th to attend the Africa-China People-to-People Dialogue.The event brought together over 150 participants,including Han Jing,Chinese Ambassador to Zambia and representatives from all walks of life in China and Africa.展开更多
Water scarcity poses a significant challenge globally,with South Africa exemplifying the severe socio-economic and environmental impacts of limited water access.Despite advances in modern water management systems,the ...Water scarcity poses a significant challenge globally,with South Africa exemplifying the severe socio-economic and environmental impacts of limited water access.Despite advances in modern water management systems,the integration of indigenous knowledge(IK)into formal frameworks remains underutilized.This study systematically reviews the role of indigenous water conservation practices in South Africa,analyzing over 50 high-quality sources using the PRISMA methodology.The findings highlight the effectiveness of IK in addressing water scarcity through techniques such as rainwater harvesting,terracing,and wetland management,which are low-cost,environmentally sustainable,and deeply rooted in cultural practices.Indigenous methods also enhance climate resilience by enabling communities to adapt to droughts and floods through practices such as weather prediction and adaptive farming techniques.Furthermore,these practices foster social inclusivity and community empowerment,ensuring equitable water access and intergenerational knowledge transfer.The study underscores the potential of integrating IK with modern water technologies to create holistic solutions that are scalable,sustainable,and aligned with South Africa’s goal of achieving water security by 2030.Policy recommendations emphasize the need for institutional support,data collection,and financial incentives to sustain and mainstream indigenous approaches.By bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary systems,this research provides a roadmap for leveraging diverse knowledge systems to address water scarcity and build resilient communities.展开更多
文摘As a Burundian doctoral student at Nanjing University,my personal journey is closely intertwined with China’s development in the new era and the deepening China-Africa partnership.Recently,my experiences have given me a deeper appreciation of the importance of people-to-people exchanges between China and Africa.
文摘The year 2025 marks both the 25th anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC)and the first year of implementation of the outcomes of the 2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit.Throughout the year,China has supported Africa in addressing historical injustices at diplomatic and political levels and firmly backed South Africa in hosting the G20 Leaders’Summit,further deepening China-Africa strategic mutual trust.
文摘Educational cooperation,as the cornerstone and vanguard of people-to-people exchanges and practical cooperation between China and Africa,holds irreplaceable strategic significance for enhancing the quality of Africa's human capital and accelerating its structural transformation and modernization process.This paper employs“demand–supply–adaptation”as its core analytical framework and aims to systematically explore how the educational cooperation between China and Africa can serve Africa's goal of modernization more precisely and effectively.First,through reviewing and analyzing the domestic and international research literature,this paper clarifies the focus,paradigms,and shortcomings of existing research,identifying the knowledge contribution of this study.Second,utilizing detailed macro-level data,case studies,and comparative research methods,it comprehensively presents the multidimensional status,structural characteristics,and development trends of China–Africa educational cooperation in areas such as student exchanges,cooperative education,vocational and technical training,language and cultural exchange,and emerging digital education.This paper also deeply analyzes the pressing and specific demands placed on the education system by Africa's modernization development across key dimensions like economic diversification,industrialization,agricultural modernization,social governance upgrading,and digital transformation.Third,based on the cooperative principle of“Africa's needs and China's strengths,”this paper innovatively proposes systematic countermeasures and suggestions for constructing new,multi-level,high-quality,sustainable,and future-oriented pathways for China–Africa educational cooperation:(a)promoting the strategic focus of cooperation to extend from“hard infrastructure”support to empowering“soft infrastructure”;(b)deepening the integration of industry and education and school–enterprise collaboration to precisely align with Africa's industrial development needs;vigorously developing digital education and jointly building a smart education ecosystem to help Africa bridge the digital divide;(c)improving an evidence-based,third-party evaluation system for cooperative effectiveness and a full-process quality assurance system;and(d)promoting the collaborative participation of multiple actors including governments,schools,enterprises,think tanks,and social organizations to build a new cooperative pattern of coconstruction,co-governance,and shared benefits.
文摘Despite the geographical distance between China and Africa,the rich customs and lifestyles of the African people present an interesting area of study for international professionals.It is this facet of Africa that fascinated us most during our research journey across the continent.
文摘Governance debates gained strong momentum in Africa in early December 2025 as the China-Kenya Readers Forum on Xi Jinping:The Governance of China convened in Nairobi on 1 December 2025,followed by a promotional event for the English edition of the book’s fifth volume on 3 December 2025 in Johannesburg,South Africa.
文摘The year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and African countries.It also marks the launch of the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.At this pivotal juncture linking past achievements with future development,Wang Yi,member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and foreign minister,continued the longstanding diplomatic tradition under which the Chinese foreign minister makes Africa the destination of the first overseas visit of the year,a practice upheld for 36 consecutive years,underscoring the stability,continuity and sincerity of China’s policy towards Africa.
文摘By MAMADOU DIOUF,Seagull Books.Africa in the World’s Time.In this book,distinguished historian Mamadou Diouf repositions Africa at the centre of global historical imagination.Countering long-standing colonial narratives that relegated the continent to the margins,Diouf uncovers the intellectual,artistic,and cultural traditions through which Africans have continuously interpreted,debated,and rewritten their own histories.
文摘Andrew Wangota,a 48-year-old Ugandan farmer,has been using agrivoltaics technology,a solar technology that uses agricultural land for both food production and solar power generation,on his farm in Bunashimolo Parish,Bukyiende Subcounty in Uganda where he has been cultivating plantain,coffee and Irish potatoes for the past 16 years.
文摘This study presents a reflective bibliometric review of 1457 peer-reviewed articles published in the Journal of Psychology in Africa(2008-2024,17 years),using a Meta-Editorial Mapping Framework(MEMF)analysis.The MEMF integrates citation metrics,keyword novelty ratios,TF-IDF weighting,and cluster-based topic modeling to trace long-term thematic trends and editorial evolution.Findings reveal sustained attention to foundational domains such as mental health,education,and identity,alongside a gradual integration of emergent themes including digital well-being,organizational behavior,and post-pandemic adaptation.Articles with moderate topical novelty(40%-60% new keywords)achieved the highest citation and usage metrics,suggesting that integrative innovation enhances scholarly impact.Clustering analyses indicate that the journal’s content forms overlapping conceptual domains rather than isolated silos.These insights contribute to editorial strategy,authorial positioning,and the future design of regional academic platforms.Moreover,the findings provide evidence supporting the use of the MEMF as a replicable tool for meta-editorial analysis across disciplinary and geographic boundaries.
文摘At the turn of the 21st century,specifically from 10 to 12 October 2000,the first Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC)was held in Beijing,following prior consultations.More than 80 ministers from China and 44 African countries attended.In a joint declaration issued at the end of the conference,both sides expressed strong appreciation for the stable development of Sino-African relations over the past decades,full confidence in future cooperation,and a shared belief that a solid foundation exists for friendly relations and collaboration,rooted in their long-standing traditional friendship.
文摘The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo was held in Changsha,Hunan province on June 12-15.Themed“China and Africa:Together Toward Modernization”,the expo was designed to further facilitate the China-Africa ties in the field of trade and economy.
文摘Mythology of the San Bushmen of Southern Africa By MATHIAS GUENTHER Oxford University Press The San Bushmen,among the oldest continuous cultures on Earth,are indigenous peoples recognised as the First Nations of Southern Africa.Rich in storytelling traditions,San culture preserves a vast body of myth and lore.In the book.
文摘At the 2024 Beijing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC)held in September last year,Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed that the overall characterisation of China-Africa relations be elevated to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.“This declaration affirms,whether faced with pandemic or geopolitical shifts,Africa and China will still remain each other’s most trustworthy true partners,”said Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi,South Africa’s minister of public service and administration.
文摘The central Chinese province emerges as a key player in China-African trade and investment cooperation The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo(CAETE)was a prime opportunity for Citygreen Sports,a Chinese supplier of synthetic turf,to boost its visibility.“Africa is one of our main markets.The expo allows us to showcase our products to African customers and engage directly with government representatives to discuss potential projects,”Wu Huan,regional director for international affairs at the group,told ChinAfrica.Based in Shishou,Hubei Province,the company notably supplied the synthetic turf for Ethiopia’s national stadium,the country’s only FIFA-certified field.
文摘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.
文摘There has been growing attention to transnational and trans-regional infrastructure cooperation in Africa in recent years.Given that development on the continent has long been plagued by poor infrastructure,trans-regional cooperation is viewed as both a driving force and a catalyst for African integration.To promote African integration and the construction of the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA),the African Union(AU)has expedited the implementation of the second ten-year plan under its Agenda 2063,which includes advancing the Second Priority Action Plan(PAP II)under the Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa(PIDA).To consolidate and enhance strategic interests and influence in Africa,Western countries represented by the European Union and the United States have proposed new infrastructure investment plans for Africa,including initiatives such as the Global Gateway and the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment(PGII).These efforts focus on increasing strategic investments in development and strategically important corridors like the Lobito Corridor,intending to strengthen competition with China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).
文摘It’s that time of the year again when we find ourselves reflecting on the year that was and the year ahead.On the African continent,many countries are still recovering from the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and are doing so amid a fraught geopolitical environment.These tensions have,to some extent,created hurdles in the path of Africa’s recovery.The African Development Bank has attributed the economic slowdown on the continent toastronomical inflation caused by soaring food andenergy prices. These issues have been aggravatedby the current geopolitical chaos and climatechange. Nevertheless, the continent is projectedto grow at a steady rate of 4.3 percent in 2025.This means that Africa will retain its positionas the fastest-growing region after Asia. This isdriven by several positive factors.
文摘African traditional medicine is characterized by its rich ethnobotanical heritage,diverse healing practices,and the integration of different culture influences.Similarly,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is deeply rooted in ancient philosophies,emphasizing balance,holistic diagnostics,and herbal formulations.Despite their geographical distance,both systems share historical and cultural parallels,particularly in their therapeutic principles,use of natural remedies,and holistic approaches to health.Combining these two medical traditions would offer a comprehensive perspective on healing,particularly through herbal medicine,diagnostic methods,and variations in preparation techniques and applications.As an example,Tetraena gaetula is a perennial plant endemic to the arid and semi-arid regions of Morocco,widely used in local medicine to treat diabetes,dermatological conditions,and liver,kidney,and stomach ailments,as well as in veterinary care.The unique properties of Tetraena gaetula could enhance research on multi-faceted approaches of Chinese medicine including herbal methodologies and local applications,contributing to the development of innovative medicines or therapies that integrate the strengths of both traditions.This paper explores potential strategies for integrating African traditional medicine and TCM,highlighting both the opportunities-such as the potential for new medicine discoveries,expanded treatment options,and cross-cultural knowledge exchange-and the challenges,including differences in regulatory frameworks,scientific validation,and the preservation of traditional knowledge.
文摘At the invitation of the Economic,Social and Cultural Council(ECOSOCC)of the African Union,Li Jun,Vice-President of China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)and former Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee,led a six-member delegation to Zambia from May 7th to 9th to attend the Africa-China People-to-People Dialogue.The event brought together over 150 participants,including Han Jing,Chinese Ambassador to Zambia and representatives from all walks of life in China and Africa.
文摘Water scarcity poses a significant challenge globally,with South Africa exemplifying the severe socio-economic and environmental impacts of limited water access.Despite advances in modern water management systems,the integration of indigenous knowledge(IK)into formal frameworks remains underutilized.This study systematically reviews the role of indigenous water conservation practices in South Africa,analyzing over 50 high-quality sources using the PRISMA methodology.The findings highlight the effectiveness of IK in addressing water scarcity through techniques such as rainwater harvesting,terracing,and wetland management,which are low-cost,environmentally sustainable,and deeply rooted in cultural practices.Indigenous methods also enhance climate resilience by enabling communities to adapt to droughts and floods through practices such as weather prediction and adaptive farming techniques.Furthermore,these practices foster social inclusivity and community empowerment,ensuring equitable water access and intergenerational knowledge transfer.The study underscores the potential of integrating IK with modern water technologies to create holistic solutions that are scalable,sustainable,and aligned with South Africa’s goal of achieving water security by 2030.Policy recommendations emphasize the need for institutional support,data collection,and financial incentives to sustain and mainstream indigenous approaches.By bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary systems,this research provides a roadmap for leveraging diverse knowledge systems to address water scarcity and build resilient communities.
