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Zawya
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Ambassador Chen Mingjian Meets with the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Tanzania Susan Ngongi Namondo
On July 7, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania H.E. Chen Mingjian met with UN Resident Coordinator in Tanzania Susan Ngongi Namondo at the Embassy. They exchanged views on furthering tripartite cooperation among China, Tanzania and UN. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United Republic of Tanzania.
The Star
06-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
China Day at Tanzania's largest trade fair underscores innovation, collaboration
DAR ES SALAAM, July 6 (Xinhua) -- The 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) marked a significant milestone on Sunday with the celebration of China Day, spotlighting the expanding economic and cultural partnership between China and Tanzania, according to a Tanzanian official. Fatma Mabrouk Khamis, principal secretary for the Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development in Zanzibar, made the remarks when addressing the trade fair. She described China Day as a vibrant platform showcasing the richness, diversity, and innovation of Chinese industries, from cutting-edge technologies and green energy solutions to traditional craftsmanship and globally renowned manufacturing. She emphasized that Tanzania regards China not only as a key trade and investment partner but also as a driving force in building a future based on smart collaboration, mutual learning, and shared prosperity. Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian noted that over 300 Chinese companies are currently operating across various sectors in Tanzania, including agriculture, manufacturing, mining, tourism, and services, contributing significantly to the country's industrialization. According to Chinese customs data, bilateral trade volume reached 4.1 billion U.S. dollars between January and May this year, she said. Cathy Wang, director general of the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center Limited, the primary sponsor of the fair, said that approximately 200 Chinese exhibitors are participating in the 49th DITF, with many having already invested in Tanzania's growing industrial sector. "The strength of 'Made in China' is fueling Tanzania's industrial transformation," Wang stated. Joseph Mramba, founder and executive chairman of the Youth Investors Association, applauded China Day for highlighting the growing influence of Chinese enterprises in Tanzania and strengthening bilateral relations. "I encourage young Tanzanian entrepreneurs and investors to attend and explore the many opportunities for collaboration with Chinese enterprises at this year's DITF," said Mramba.
Zawya
01-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ambassador Chen Mingjian Attended the 4th China-Tanzania Job Fair
On June 28, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Mingjian and Minister of Prime Minister's Office(Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability) Hon. Ridhiwani Jakaya Kikwete attended The 4th China-Tanzania Job Fair together. Over 100 Chinese enterprises participated in the job fair, offering about 1000 job opportunities. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United Republic of Tanzania.
Zawya
05-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ambassador Chen Mingjian meets with Tanzanian Minister of Industry and Trade Selemani Saidi Jafo
On June 3, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania H.E. Chen Mingjian met with Tanzanian Minister of Industry and Trade Hon. Selemani Saidi Jafo, in Dar es Salaam. They exchanged views on mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United Republic of Tanzania.
Epoch Times
11-05-2025
- Epoch Times
Thousands of Villagers in China Clash With Police Over Fishing Boat Relocation
Riot police clashed with residents of a southern Chinese fishing village who blocked roads last week to protest a state order to relocate their boats from a long-used typhoon shelter, fearing the move would threaten their livelihoods, according to residents. The protest began on the afternoon of May 6 in Guang'ao Village, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, as nearly 2,000 villagers gathered along the main road near the harbor. The villagers said they opposed the forcible relocation of their fishing boats to a temporary shelter in a neighboring village, which they said was unsafe and prone to theft and vandalism. The standoff lasted into the early hours of May 7, when over 100 riot police were deployed to forcibly disperse the crowd, triggering physical confrontations, injuries, and multiple arrests. A local resident, Chen Mingjian, who gave a pseudonym out of fear of government retaliation, told the Chinese edition of The Epoch Times that the village has two typhoon shelters. The older one has reliably protected the village's 600-plus fishing boats for years, withstanding typhoons above category 10 without damaging any vessels—a record that has earned it the trust of local fishermen. By contrast, Chen said the newer shelter, built in 2019, was not constructed according to approved plans. He said it lacks sufficient wind protection, contains hidden reefs, poses significant safety risks, and cannot accommodate all the village's boats. As a result, residents have long resisted relocating their vessels from the original shelter. In 2024, the Guang'ao Village Committee privately sold the older shelter without public approval, said villagers. After the sale, when officials attempted to force local fishermen to relocate their boats, the order was met with strong resistance. Related Stories 5/2/2025 1/8/2025 Chen said residents raised safety concerns about the newer shelter with local officials in October last year but their appeals were ignored. The community was shocked when, on May 6, a large police force was deployed to enforce the boat relocation, triggering the protest from the villagers. Beyond their immediate concerns over the fishing boats, Chen revealed deeper grievances in the village. Over the past decade, all of the village's collective land under the control of local authorities has been sold off, yet ordinary residents have been kept in the dark about the transactions and where the proceeds went. With decades-long missing dividend payments to the community, according to villagers, years of frustration erupted into a mass protest. Following last week's crackdown, a small group of villagers, including Chen, met with village officials and the district-level Chinese Communist Party chief, demanding resolution of the typhoon shelter issue and transparency over the past land sales from their community. While the Party chief promised to address their concerns, no concrete plan was offered, according to Chen. Guang'ao Village, with a nearly 300-year history, is home to more than 14,000 residents and remains heavily reliant on marine fishing. Around 2,000 villagers are engaged in offshore operations, supporting a network of related industries such as seafood processing, sales, logistics, and equipment maintenance. Fishing accounts for over 65 percent of the village's total economic output. In rural China, other local officials have been accused of selling collective land for personal gain without properly compensating villagers. A high-profile example occurred in 2011 in Wukan, Guangdong Province, where villagers staged months of protests after officials allegedly sold more than 990 acres of village land. The proceeds, claimed to be more than $110 million, were believed to have been embezzled by corrupt local authorities.
