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Chinese medical team expands free healthcare outreach in Guyana
The 21st China Medical Team to Guyana, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Rise Foundation, provided free medical services to residents of remote communities in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on June 27. The outreach, held under the "Hundred Teams, Thousand Villages" initiative, brought specialist healthcare to communities where access to medical services remains limited. The team travelled for more than three hours by road and boat to reach the area. Operating
Jul 31 min read


China to fund 100 more homes in Antigua and Barbuda
The governments of Antigua and Barbuda and China have signed an agreement for the second phase of a grant-funded housing programme that will deliver 100 new homes across the twin-island nation. The project includes the construction of 50 homes in Bolans and 50 in Barbuda, following the near completion of the Booby Alley redevelopment. Prime Minister Gaston Browne said China is providing an estimated US$20 million grant to finance the initiative, which will feature climate-res
Jul 11 min read


China rejects Paraguay's proposal to expand trade while keeping Taiwan ties
China has rejected Paraguay's suggestion that it could strengthen trade relations with Beijing while maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Speaking during the Mercosur summit on Tuesday, Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez said his country was open to expanding trade with China provided it was not required to end its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan. In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterated that recognition of the one-China principle
Jul 11 min read


Jamaican doctor named valedictorian in China
A Jamaican medical graduate has earned international recognition after graduating as valedictorian of the Class of 2026 at Jinzhou Medical University in China. Dr. Orbin O. Barnes, who hails from Negril, Jamaica, completed his medical studies with the highest academic distinction awarded to his graduating class. His achievement reflects years of dedication, academic excellence, and perseverance. News of Barnes' accomplishment has been warmly received across social media, wher
Jul 12 min read


China deploys satellite data to support Venezuela earthquake response
China has provided satellite imagery and meteorological data to assist Venezuela in responding to the June 24, 2026 earthquakes, according to official sources. Following the disaster, Venezuela activated the International Charter “Space and Major Disasters,” enabling participating space agencies to share satellite resources for emergency response. China, through the China National Space Administration, quickly joined the effort. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirm
Jun 291 min read


Embassy chef in Grenada presents live fruit and vegetable carving at exhibition
Yang Shu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Grenada, along with staff from the Chinese Embassy, participated in a NewLO Skills Exhibition on June 25, 2026. The embassy's chef presented live "Chinese fruit and vegetable carving" and offered free tasting to the public. Local students, residents, and media representatives, attended the event. At the event site, the air was filled with refreshing fruity scents and the chef demonstrated exquisite knife skills. Honeyd
Jun 261 min read


Chinese embassy in Cuba refutes recent allegations by US think tank on 'intelligence facilities'
The Chinese Embassy in Cuba refuted on Wednesday the recent allegations made by a US think tank claiming that China is building so-called “intelligence facilities” in Cuba, emphasizing that these allegations are entirely unfounded, fabricated out of thin air, and completely baseless. On June 18, US think tank the Center for Strategic & International Studies published a report titled "New Activity at Possible Chinese Intelligence Facilities in Cuba." A lie repeated a 1,000 tim
Jun 241 min read


Chinese embassy in Jamaica holds inaugural Chinese Food Festival
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Jamaica, together with the Confucius Institute at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies, successfully co-hosted the inaugural Chinese Food Festival at the Chinese Benevolent Association of Jamaica. Wang Jinfeng, Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, and Ambassador Sheila Monteith, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, jointly cut the ribbon to launch the event. Hundreds of
Jun 231 min read


Media and Chinese embassy in Grenada strengthen relations
The Chinese Embassy in Grenada held a networking event with the Media Workers Association of Grenada (MWAG) on June 19, 2026. Yang Shu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Grenada, Calistra Farrier, President of MWAG and approximately 20 of its members and guests attended. During the event, Ambassador Yang expressed appreciation to the Grenadian media for their longstanding positive coverage of the friendly relations between China and Grenada. He also elaborated
Jun 231 min read


China Book Corner opened at University of Guyana
Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Yang Yang, joined University of Guyana Vice-Chancellor Paloma Mohamed-Martin and University Librarian Simone Bernard for the inauguration of the China Book Corner at the University of Guyana on Monday. As part of the initiative, Ambassador Yang donated a collection of books on Chinese governance, development and public policy to the university's library. Speaking at the ceremony, the ambassador said the China Book Corner will help strengthen cult
Jun 191 min read


Chinese Ambassador attends Bahamas Disability Awards Ceremony
Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas, Yan Jiarong, participated in the 2026 Disability Icon Awards Ceremony, where she joined Bahamian officials in recognising individuals for their contributions and achievements. The event was attended by Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, wife of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, along with senior government ministers responsible for social services, the environment and natural resources. During the ceremony, Ambassador Yan praised the award recipients fo
Jun 191 min read


Jamaican recognised for building diaspora community in China
A Jamaican academic and community advocate based in China has been recognised for her role in promoting Jamaica and supporting fellow nationals living abroad. Dr. Nicoleen Johnson was among seven recipients of the 2026 Governor-General’s Diaspora Achievement Award, which was presented during the opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay. Johnson, who has lived in China for nearly three decades, has been credited with helping to build and strength
Jun 181 min read
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