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November 2026
5 NovThe Standard
… According to a report in China Daily, the approval comes as Kenya seeks to diversify its agricultural exports and benefit from China’s expanded zero-tariff policy, which took effect on May 1 and covers all 53 African countries with which Beijing has diplomatic relations.The move …
Kenyan dried chillies cleared for China market
July 2026
6 JulThe Standard
… Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Baidu and ByteDance, have released or backed open-source large language models that let developers download model weights, deploy systems on local servers and retrain them with their own data, according to China Daily. …
Kenya researchers push African ownership of Chinese AI models
June 2026
10 JunCapital News
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China urges UN Security Council to act cautiously on Iran nuclear issue amid sanctions dispute
1 JunCapital News
… s vacuum” in their military use. “Allowing algorithms to control matters of life and death could very likely lead to technological loss of control,” he said. “At all times, control over war and related weapon systems must be firmly kept in human hands.” For more visit China Daily …
China–US call for stable military ties at Shangri-La Dialogue amid global security risks
1 JunCapital News
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How AI and family support can help protect children’s mental well-being
May 2026
24 MayCapital News
… His team of 38 was deployed overnight after receiving the emergency call on Friday, arriving in Qinyuan in the early hours of Saturday. “We searched for more than eight straight hours, checking every possible corner,” Guang told China Daily. …
China Mine Explosion: Rescuers race against time to find missing workers in Shanxi disaster
23 MayCapital News
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Xi orders all-out rescue after deadly coal mine gas explosion in Shanxi
23 MayCapital News
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Death toll in China coal mine explosion rises to 90 as rescue efforts continue
2 MayCapital News
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Zero-tariff policy opens door wider for African imports
2 MayCapital News
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Beijing rejects US’ proposed curbs on Chinese entities

Agriculture & Land

Kenya cleared to export dried chillies to China market

The News

Kenya's dried chillies have been approved for export to China, subject to phytosanitary, food safety and quality requirements. The approval comes as Kenya diversifies agricultural exports and seeks to benefit from China's zero-tariff policy for African countries, though commercial exports will begin only after farms, processing plants and packing facilities meet requirements set by both countries.

5 November 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

Kenya cleared to export dried chillies to China market
Kenya's dried chillies have been approved for export to China, subject to phytosanitary, food safety and quality requirements. The approval comes as Kenya diversifies agricultural exports and seeks to benefit from China's zero-tariff policy for African countries, though commercial exports will begin only after farms, processing plants and packing facilities meet requirements set by both countries.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 6 July

Kenya researchers advocate African-built AI using Chinese models
Kenyan researchers are calling on African governments to use Chinese open-source AI models as foundations for locally built systems rather than simply importing foreign technology. Open-source models from companies like Alibaba, Baidu and ByteDance allow developers to retrain systems with local data, reduce costs and barriers to entry, and give African teams control over sensitive data and the ability to build solutions tailored to African priorities.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 10 June

China calls UN Security Council to caution on Iran nuclear issue
China's UN envoy urged the Security Council to exercise prudence on the Iranian nuclear issue amid disagreement over sanctions, stressing Iran's legitimate right to peaceful nuclear use alongside non-proliferation concerns. Eight countries led by France called for full implementation of recently reimposed sanctions, noting Iran possesses highly enriched uranium at levels where manufacturing a nuclear device cannot be excluded.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 1 June

China, US call for stable military ties at forum
Chinese and American officials, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, called for a stable and sustainable military-to-military relationship between the two countries, citing the need to address global security risks from hegemonism, governance disorder, and emerging technologies.
1 June 2026 · Capital News →
AI and family support can help protect children's mental health
As the world marks International Children's Day on June 1, experts highlight the importance of addressing children's mental health beyond celebrations. A 2025 study of middle school students in Chongqing found that about 26.34 percent of the 12,367 children showed signs of depression, and the article suggests that digital tools and family support can help address this growing crisis.
1 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 24 May

China coal mine explosion kills 82, two still missing
A powerful explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province on Friday evening killed 82 people, left two missing, and injured 128 others, prompting a major rescue operation led by experienced mine rescue teams working in hazardous underground conditions.
24 May 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 23 May

Xi orders rescue after coal mine explosion in Shanxi
President Xi Jinping has directed authorities to spare no effort in rescuing the missing and treating the injured following a deadly gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County on Friday. Xi called for a thorough investigation into the cause, proper handling of the aftermath, and strengthened workplace safety measures nationwide.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →
China coal mine gas explosion kills 90 in Shanxi
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province's Qinyuan county has killed 90 people with nine missing; 247 workers were underground when the accident occurred at 7:29 pm on Friday, and 201 had been safely brought to the surface as of Saturday morning.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 2 May

China extends zero-tariff treatment to fifty-three African countries
China became the world's first major economy to offer unilateral zero-tariff treatment covering all 53 of its African diplomatic partners, with the policy taking effect Friday. The move is intended to expand African access to Chinese markets through upgraded trade facilitation measures.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →
China's Commerce Ministry opposes US FCC telecommunications restrictions
China's Ministry of Commerce expressed strong opposition to US FCC measures that would disqualify testing and certification bodies from countries without mutual recognition agreements and prohibit covered entities from conducting telecommunications business in the US, arguing the restrictions abandon technological neutrality and damage Sino-US economic relations.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →