By Jarryl Bryan | Sino-Carib News Contributor Yangquan City, Shanxi Province, China What happens to an industrial estate, and the identity of the community around it, when its original economic purpose disappears? It is a question confronting several Caribbean countries, particularly those grappling with the future of closed sugar estates that once served as the economic backbone of entire communities. In China's Shanxi Province, the Yangquan Memory 1947 Cultural Park offers

The Chinese Embassy in Guyana has donated GYD $3.2 million worth of drones and accessories to strengthen mangrove monitoring and conservation efforts in the Barima-Mora Passage, one of Guyana’s largest and most intact mangrove ecosystems. The equipment was handed over on Thursday, October 29, at the Chinese Embassy, with representatives from the Indigenous communities of Imbotero and Smith Creek participating in the ceremony. Funded by the Chinese Embassy and implemented thro

China’s largest international trade exhibition, the Canton Fair, is attracting buyers from more than 220 countries and regions, reinforcing the country’s position as a major global trading partner. The 140th edition, being held in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4, marks 70 years of the event, which has recorded cumulative trade transactions worth US$1.6 trillion. More than 12,000 companies participated in the first phase, showcasing advances in artificial intelligence,

China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Tuesday urged the United States to immediately end its blockade and pressure on Cuba. Fu made the remarks during a UN General Assembly debate on the "necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba." Fu said the United States' illegal economic blockade and unilateral economic sanctions against Cuba had lasted for more than 60 years and cont

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening relations with China, describing Beijing as the country’s most important development partner despite growing geopolitical pressure. Speaking at the handover of the Chinese-funded Pelican Court housing development, Browne said China had contributed more to Antigua and Barbuda’s development over the past three decades than any other country. He urged citizens to defend t

Former Chinese vice-premier and state councilor Liu Yandong passed away due to illness at the age of 81 in Beijing on Wednesday. Liu had served as a member of the Political Bureau of the 17th and 18th Central Committees of the Communist Party of China, and vice-chairwoman of the 10th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the country's top political advisory body. An official statement described Liu as "an excellent Party member, a time-

A high-level political delegation from the People's Republic of China, representing one of the country's most influential national consultative institutions, is visiting Guyana, where members have held talks with President Dr. Irfaan Ali and other senior officials to strengthen diplomatic relations and explore new avenues for cooperation. The delegation, led by Bater, Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), me

The rich cultural heritage of Latin America and the Caribbean was on display in Beijing as diplomats and visitors gathered for LAC Day 2026, an event aimed at strengthening cultural connections and cooperation with China. Hosted by the diplomatic corps of Latin American and Caribbean countries in China, the October 10 celebration at Chaoyang Park featured traditional performances, regional cuisine, handicrafts and exhibitions highlighting the diversity of the region. Dominica

Two Chinese women have earned international recognition for their contributions to rural development, agricultural innovation and economic empowerment after being selected among the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) 100 Women Heroes. Yu Jinxiu, from Hubei Province, and Dong Minfang, from Hunan Province, are among 99 women announced under the United Nations initiative celebrating outstanding contributions to agriculture, food systems and rural communities. The recognit

China has announced 19 measures aimed at accelerating technological innovation, modernising industries and strengthening economic growth under its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). The measures, issued jointly by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, focus on five key areas, including scientific innovation, industrial development, institutional reforms and talent management. A major priority is expanding artificial intelligence through the count

Health officials from Antigua and Barbuda have returned from China after participating in specialised training aimed at improving the country’s response to non-communicable diseases. The four-member team spent two weeks in Beijing learning about approaches used in China to prevent, detect and manage conditions such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular illnesses and chronic respiratory diseases. The programme ran from September 10 to 23 and combined classroom sessions with visi

China's judicial and law enforcement authorities will continue their intensified crackdown on crimes involving fentanyl-related substances, vowing to strongly protect people's health and maintain social stability. The Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, and the Ministry of Public Security recently issued a guideline on handling criminal cases involving fentanyl-related substances. The 18-article document was made public on Wednesday and took effect the

Grenada has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with China, as the two countries look to expand cooperation in areas including renewable energy, digital transformation and infrastructure. Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, speaking at a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, said Grenada deeply values its friendship with Beijing. Mitchell said relations have continued to grow since diplomatic ties were restored

Five years after China proposed the Global Development Initiative (GDI), its focus is shifting increasingly towards practical cooperation that addresses the priorities of developing countries, a senior UN official has said. "Five years on, the Global Development Initiative is showing how shared ambition can translate into practical support for development," Dima Al-Khatib, director of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), told Xinhua in a written int

China's total oil and gas output reached 420 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, a new record high, according to a report released by the National Energy Administration (NEA) on Tuesday. Crude oil output hit an all-time high of 216 million tonnes in 2025, while natural gas output registered an annual increase of over 10 billion cubic meters for the ninth consecutive year, marking a notable improvement in the country's independent energy security capacity, according to t

It marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), and the first year of the implementation of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. Standing at this historic juncture connecting the past, the present and the future, I would like to share with you how the CPC has united and led the Chinese people in overcoming challenges, achieving remarkable development. Since the Opium War of 1840, China endured repeated invasions, internal turmoil and national hum

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly met the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday. This is President Putin's 25th visit to China, fully demonstrating the high level and special nature of China-Russia relations, Xi said. Over the past 30 years, the positioning of China-Russia relations has been continuously elevated, reaching the highest level in history as a comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a

A national pilot base for embodied robot applications was launched on Saturday in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, which is home to a growing number of robotics makers, including Unitree. The National Pilot Base for Embodied AI Applications features more than 130 robots operating in over 30 vocational scenarios, ranging from catering, unmanned retail, and event performances to power line inspections, fruit picking and downhole operations. "The pilot base a

China launched the cargo craft Tianzhou-10 from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on Monday morning to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. A Long March-7 Y11 carrier rocket carrying the cargo craft Tianzhou-10 blasts off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, May 11, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Luo Yunfei) The Long March-7 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-10, blasted off at 8

China will launch a nationwide campaign to crack down on false advertising in online food sales, targeting e-commerce platforms, sellers and related service providers, the country's market regulator said. Sun Huichuan, a food safety official with the State Administration for Market Regulation, said at a news briefing on Wednesday that misleading claims remain widespread despite repeated enforcement efforts. Consumers have responded strongly to issues such as false promotion a