July 4, 2022

CGTN: Integration into national development brings new impetus to Hong Kong

BEIJING, July 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The value of trade between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Chinese mainland has surged more than sixfold from $50.77 billion to $360.33 billion, an average annual increase of 8.5 percent since the Hong Kong’s return to the motherland 25 years ago, according to the Chinese […]

Top General Says Military to Leave Sudan Political Talks

Sudan’s leading general said Monday the country’s military will withdraw from negotiations meant to solve the ongoing political crisis after a coup last year, allowing civil society representatives to take their place.In televised statements aired on S…

Congo and Rwanda to Meet for Talks Amid Tensions Over Rebels

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi will meet his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, for talks in Angola this week, officials said Monday.There were no details on what they would discuss, but the neighbors have been at diplomatic log…

Gambia bans timber exports after smuggling fears

BANJUL— The Gambia has suspended all timber exports, following reports the West African state is serving as a transit point for the illegal smuggling of endangered rosewood.“All existing permits issued for the export/re-export of timber are permanently…