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Chongqing spices up popular hotpot with new law
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFeatures

Chongqing spices up popular hotpot with new law

Chongqing’s hotpot industry generated 330 billion yuan (about 43 billion U.S. dollars) last year and employs nearly 900,000 people, yet it has produced no listed company, dominant national chain, or globally recognized brand. A new…

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What IP Rating Mean on Smartphones and Devices
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What IP Rating Mean on Smartphones and Devices

Phones and most modern devices now come with something called an IP rating. You might have wondered what it is and why you should pay attention to it. Today, we’ll break it down for you in detail. IP stands for Ingress Protection. It is a…

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UNEP event in Beijing spotlights China’s expanding role in green economy
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFeatures

UNEP event in Beijing spotlights China’s expanding role in green economy

China’s role in global climate action and environmental protection was highlighted at a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) event in Beijing, leading to this year’s World Environment Day celebrations. Officials emphasized the…

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Flood resilient latrines restore dignity, health in Nyando
Kenya News AgencyFeatures

Flood resilient latrines restore dignity, health in Nyando

For more than three decades, Eunice Akinyi Ila, 53, lived with her family in Kagola East village, Nyando Sub-county of Kisumu County, under poor sanitation conditions. The family of seven shared a simple mud-walled pit latrine for…

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2026 China-Kyrgyzstan Media Cooperation Forum held in Bishkek
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFeatures

2026 China-Kyrgyzstan Media Cooperation Forum held in Bishkek

The 2026 China-Kyrgyzstan Media Cooperation Forum was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Wednesday, under the theme “Deepening China-Kyrgyzstan Media Cooperation for a Brighter SCO Future.” Nearly 100 participants, including media…

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Changan gains momentum as NEV and overseas sales soar
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFeatures

Changan gains momentum as NEV and overseas sales soar

Changan Automobile has released its April delivery figures, showing steady growth, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) and overseas markets driving momentum. In April, Changan delivered 209,500 vehicles, up 1.7% year-on-year. NEV deliveries…

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China leads launch of global partnership to deepen fight against poverty
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFeatures

China leads launch of global partnership to deepen fight against poverty

A landmark global alliance to combat poverty was launched in Beijing on Wednesday, uniting 54 countries and nine international organisations in a coordinated effort to eradicate one of humanity’s most persistent challenges. The Global…

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KTB inks deal with Chinese firm to tap booming eco-tourism market
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFeatures

KTB inks deal with Chinese firm to tap booming eco-tourism market

Kenya and China have taken another step in deepening their ecological and cultural ties, with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) signing a Memorandum of Understanding with China’s Yanwu Group, the company behind the internationally recognised…

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Xi hosts Trump for private meeting in Beijing leadership compound
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFeatures

Xi hosts Trump for private meeting in Beijing leadership compound

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump held a private meeting on Friday at Zhongnanhai, the Chinese leadership compound in central Beijing, as both leaders aimed to reinforce efforts to stabilise relations between the…

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New JCB excavator targets East Africa’s expanding infrastructure sector
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFeatures

New JCB excavator targets East Africa’s expanding infrastructure sector

Ganatra Plant & Equipment has introduced the JCB 345 LC heavy-duty excavator in Kenya and Uganda. Announced on Saturday, this 34,462-kilogram excavator is designed for large-scale construction, quarrying, mining, and infrastructure…

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974,000+ Visitors: China’s Chongqing night cruise boom!
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFeatures

974,000+ Visitors: China’s Chongqing night cruise boom!

Chongqing’s iconic “Two Rivers Cruise” carried 974,000 passengers in the first quarter of 2026, up 1.7% from the same period last year, according to data released by the Chongqing Cruise Center. Night tours overwhelmingly drove the growth,…

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Xi outlines four principles to advance peace and security in Middle East
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFeatures

Xi outlines four principles to advance peace and security in Middle East

Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined a four-point framework aimed at safeguarding and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, stating that China will advocate for diplomatic resolution and multilateral cooperation in…

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Hainan CICPE opens a window of global opportunity
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFeatures

Hainan CICPE opens a window of global opportunity

The 2026 China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) is being held in Hainan from April 13 to 18. It is not only an important annual event in the global consumer goods sector, but also the first major international exhibition held…

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Chinese envoy unveils plan to boost Kenya exports with tax-free access
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationFeatures

Chinese envoy unveils plan to boost Kenya exports with tax-free access

The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, has presented a comprehensive strategy and action plan aimed at helping Kenya fully leverage China’s newly introduced zero-tariff regime. Responding to questions from…

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