China’s Xi Jinping warns ‘Taiwan separatists’, stresses support for Hong Kong and Macau

China’s Xi Jinping warns ‘Taiwan separatists’, stresses support for Hong Kong and Macau

President Xi Jinping used his annual National Day address on Monday to send a strong warning to “separatists” on Taiwan and to emphasise backing for Hong Kong and Macau. Taiwan was “China’s sacred territory” and “the people on both sides of the [Taiwan] Strait are connected by blood”, Xi said at an official event in … Read more

China is charging ahead with EVs. Why is the world worried?

China is charging ahead with EVs. Why is the world worried?

Former US president Donald Trump stirred a controversy a few days ago when he said in a campaign speech that he would impose a 100% tariff on cars built in Mexico by Chinese companies for sale in the American market. He said there will be a bloodbath in the American auto market if doesn’t win … Read more

UK To Boost Trade in Africa With UK-Nigeria Economic Partnership

UK To Boost Trade in Africa With UK-Nigeria Economic Partnership

The UK is seeking to enhance its role in the African continent with a one-of-a-kind economic partnership with Nigeria. Earlier this week, the UK signed an economic deal with Nigeria when the UK trade secretary Kemi Badeoch visited Nigeria on February 13. In September 2023, UK exports to Nigeria increased by three per cent to … Read more