“Over the past seven decades, #China-#Africa relations, rooted in a shared history of anti-colonial struggle and guided by the principles of sincerity, #equality, #solidarity and common #development, have served the interests of both.” — Economist Alexander Ayertey Odonkor

“Japan has struggled, since 1945, to unequivocally admit its profound collective responsibility for the grotesque horrors it imposed on #Asian & Pacific neighbors, and especially on #China.”—@HKUniversity Professor Richard Cullen on the importance of a demilitarized #Japan #Peace

“China’s #clean #energy industries drove more than 90% of the country’s investment growth last year, making the sectors bigger than all but 7 of the world’s economies,” notes the #Guardian, adding #China’s clean-energy sectors generated a record 15.4tn yuan of business in 2025.

"Both #China and #Ireland are multilateralists at their core. We are strong participatory members of the @UN and we work hard to fulfill our obligations to the international community," says #Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin, underlining the importance of strong Ireland-China ties

“As #China continues to open wider to the world, the #Yangtze River Economic Belt's experience in balancing #development with environmental protection and regional coordination offers valuable lessons beyond its borders.” – Finance professional Matteo Giovannini

“The Global South has a central role to play” in shaping #peaceful global #development.“If the ideas originate from the #GlobalSouth—as is the case with #China—then implementation must also be largely driven by the Global South.” - Former president of #Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo

"#Beijing 2022 showed us how to use existing facilities in different ways, & we've been able to do that here," says #IOC President Kirsty Coventry before #MilanCortina2026, adding China’s approach is "tried & tested & has been successful. We'll continue to do that in the future."

“In a world marked by tensions, the #panda remains a universal reminder of our shared hopes - a quiet but enduring link between #China and #Europe,” says Pierre Picquart of Paris 8 University, as #France is set to welcome new #pandas to the country by 2027.

China’s technological rise “has an impact on developing countries and on countries of the #GlobalSouth, because #China is able to make these technologies available to Global South countries at relatively affordable costs.” - #African #media analyst Wendmy Osee Ouangraoua

#Britain seeks a “more sophisticated” relationship with #China, while “working together on issues like #climate change, global #stability during challenging times for the world is precisely what we should be doing.” - #British PM Keir Starmer during his recent visit to #Beijing

As the geopolitical landscape remains in flux, #Hungary will continue to pursue the "Hungarian path" in domestic & foreign policies, rather than blindly follow "destructive" #EU policies, while the country views #China as an opportunity, not a threat. - #Hungarian PM Viktor Orban

“China has demonstrated again and again that it can organize major #sports events to perfection,” says IOC Vice President Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., praising #China for hosting the Summer and Winter #Olympics, Summer Youth Olympics and Asian Games “all in an outstanding way.”

“#China remains a primary engine for the global economy, though the nature of its contribution is shifting from being just the world's factory to a leader in the #advanced technology and #green energy,” says Professor Joseph Matthews of #Cambodia’s BELTEI International University

Xinjiang is “a region that offers a huge richness in natural beauty, & also, as I understand it, in cultural diversity,” says ex-@UN Under-Secretary-General Special Adviser Fabrizio Hochschild, calling for more people to visit the region and see the real #Xinjiang for themselves.

The recent agreement between #China and #Canada is a needed and well-received “bright note,” says the University of Calgary’s Carlo Dade, adding that for China and Canada, “the path to renewed relations runs through the prairies and the farms that feed the people of both nations.

“I want an open #economy. And if you look at the weight of #China in the world economy, you will understand that I need to #trade with China,” says #Argentine president Javier Milei at the #WEF Forum in #Davos, adding, “The way we see it, China is a great trading partner.”

“I believe that #governance must be people-centered; otherwise, it has no meaning. China's #development reflects this principle, which I really appreciate,” says #SouthAfrican sinologist Paul Zilungisele Tembe, adding #China’s rising tide has lifted even the smallest of boats.

“#Kashgar's modern facelift, with new airports and industrial parks, has boosted employment and trade with neighboring countries, including Iran, reviving the #SilkRoad's economic spirit.”- Hamed Vafaei of #Iran’s University of #Tehran on #Xinjiang’s transformative #development

“China was already a positive factor for the #GlobalSouth. But recent Western #trade policies have made its role all the more critical.”—Otton Solis, professor at #Spain’s Instituto Empresarial University, as #Trump’s #tariffs highlight the importance of #China’s global role

“#China's success proves that #poverty is not destiny. Through vision, #leadership, data and determination, a nation can lift millions out of deprivation and build shared #prosperity.” – Journalist Eric Biegon on China’s incredible poverty alleviation journey