Mandela influenced by China's Long March
2013-12-06 11:02:17
Not many foreign leaders are written about in Chinese textbooks. But millions of Chinese high school students have learned about Nelson Mandela, who was introduced to them as a true freedom fighter in their English classes.
Mandela's history with the Middle Kingdom's books
2013-12-06 10:50:06
Described by his own people as a great leader with a fine strategic mind, Mandela read many books, especially biographies of revolutionaries, for knowledge and inspiration. On his long reading list were two books about China: Red Star Over China and The Art of War.
Mandela praised as inspiration to all
2013-12-06 10:43:53
News of the passing of Nelson Mandelaon Thursday saddened the global community. The anti-apartheid revolutionary's connection to China dates back decades and has been a unique one.
UN chief mourns passing of Nelson Mandela
2013-12-06 06:53:44
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon Thursday mourned the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela and gave his "deepest condolence" to the family of Mandela and the people of South Africa and Africa as a whole.
World reaction to the death of Nelson Mandela
2013-12-06 06:56:49
The following is reaction to the death of Nelson Mandela on Thursday at age 95.
Obama to make statement on Mandela death
2013-12-06 06:45:00
President Barack Obama will make a statement from the White House Thursday on the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela has died: President Zuma
2013-12-06 06:05:03
Former South African President Nelson Mandela died peacefully at his Johannesburg home on Thursday after a prolonged lung infection, President Zuma said.
Mandela praised as inspiration to all
World leaders offer tributes to Nelson Mandela
Prisident Xi Jinping, Barack Obama, UN chief
Photo:World mourns passing of Mandela
Special Profile
Out of Africa, straight to China to connect on opportunities
2013-12-06 01:18:32
The Maasai Mara National Reserve has become a symbol of Kenya because of its rich wildlife and cultural legacies. But now it has another association — one that brings Kenyans and Chinese closer together.
UN launches surveillance plane for DR Congo
2013-12-04 10:06:47
The United Nations on Tuesday launched its first-ever unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a bid to better protect civilians in the country's restive east, a UN spokesman said.
135 peacekeepers depart for Mali
2013-12-04 01:06:46
A 135-strong peacekeeping troop left for Mali, in the first time China's army has sent security forces as part of a peacekeeping mission.
Fund keen to assist Africa growth
2013-12-03 13:01:11
China-Africa Development Fund (CADFund) said it is speeding up investment activities on the African continent, including in manufacturing, infrastructure, and agriculture among others.
Japanese diplomat arrested for embassy arson in Congo
2013-12-02 22:38:21
Police in Tokyo arrested a Foreign Ministry official on Monday on suspicion of setting fire to the Japanese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.