Chinese state TV's blackface actors triggers new racism controversy

China’s state broadcaster has come under fire once more for a performance featuring dancers made up to look African during its annual gala show to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea and Sierra Leone will receive the donations
China to donate coronavirus vaccines to three African countries
China will donate coronavirus vaccines to three African countries and plans to “assist” another 38 developing countries with shots in the future, according to its embassy in Kenya.
Goldman Environmental Prize winner, Chibeze Ezekiel
Chinese coal projects threaten Africa's renewable future
When the Ghanaian government agreed to coordinate with Shenzen Energy Group, a Chinese energy company, to build a 7,000-megawatt coal power plant in the country's Ekumfi district, Chibeze Ezekiel was concerned.
The Chinese Embassy has denied reports of massive deployment of troops in Namibia
China 'denies military presence in Namibia'
The Chinese embassy in Namibia has denied reports of massive Chinese military presence in the south-west African country, the Namibian Sun newspaper reports quoting an embassy spokesperson.
The four African governments are yet to respond to the report
China 'eyes four African nations for military bases'
China is considering setting up military bases in four African countries, according to a report by the US Department of Defense.
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Chinese phones with built-in malware sold in Africa
Malware which signed users up to subscription services without their permission has been found on thousands of mobiles sold in Africa.
Models on a runway
Does China’s $218 million fashion industry welcome African fashion designers
A rise in recognition for African designers and Black models globally is due to the influence of global fashion trends being more interconnected. China is one of the largest garment exporters in the world. In order to remain ahead of competition and promote cross-border business initiatives, China’s $218 million fashion industry is opening up to fashion designers and models from Africa and Africa’s diaspora.