It is not Iran’s nuclear programme that threatens global peace; it is Iran’s refusal to become another client state of Washington and Tel Aviv.

The Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI) articulated by President Xi Jinping is a welcome antidote to Western cultural and political arrogance.

The tragedy unfolding in Gaza is more than a regional conflict

Beyond security and economy, GGI focuses on shoring up “weak links in global governance”, notably climate change and the rapid advance of science and technology.  

For centuries, China has demonstrated an unmatched capacity for long-term strategy, discipline and civilisational patience.  

Communities have raised legitimate concerns about river siltation, wetland destruction, deforestation, noise pollution and water contamination.

Political interference further undermines enforcement, particularly when some operators claim protection from powerful figures.

It is diverse, complex, evolving and deeply shaped by development realities on both sides.

President Xi Jinping’s reply letter to Zimbabwe’s liberation war veterans, delivered in Harare on January 28 , 2026 by Chinese ambassador Zhou Ding, is far more than a courteous diplomatic exchange.

From May 2026, China will eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing, effectively opening its vast consumer market of over 1.4 billion people.

For Zimbabwe, the priorities are clear: scale agricultural output, modernise industry, fix logistics and actively market Zimbabwean products in China.

Beyond tobacco, horticulture represents another promising frontier for Zimbabwe’s exports.