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Nov 06 – Journey of the Chilli Pepper – A documentary series that brings the heat about the humble chilli pepper. From deep within a Chinese mountain jungle region the Jino people seek out the treasures of nature, one of which is the illusive Birds Eye Chilli pepper, whilst in Yunnan cooks create dipping sauces infused with chilli. This is the journey of the chille pepper.
Follow this series every Wednesday ONLY on DUrbanTV‘s dedicated Chinese content channel – ChinaVU
A series by CCTV+
Oct 30 – Jasmine Blossom Eps 4 – A series of programmes showing the art and culture of China through the eyes of international artists.
Guy Thompson is a porcelain artist who has based himself in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province where the craftmanship of an expert in making eggshell porcelain and the inspiration found at the China Ceremics museum allows him to perfect this delicate work.
Follow this series every Wednesday ONLY on DUrbanTV‘s dedicated Chinese content channel – ChinaVU
A series by CCTV+
Oct 23 – South Africa eyes more tourists from BRICS nations. SA Tourism works towards easier visa access to attrract more visitors from BRICS countries.
A report by CGTN/CCTV+
Oct 23 – Jasmine Blossom Eps 3 – A series of programmes showing the art and culture of China through the eyes of international artists. Miao silk threads are used to create traditional designs and everlasting garments. Jehanne De Biolley follows her quest to understand, incorporate and interpret these traditional designs and skills into modern accessories.
Follow this series every Wednesday ONLY on DUrbanTV‘s dedicated Chinese content channel – ChinaVU
A series by CCTV+
Oct 15 – Jasmine Blossom Eps 2 – A series of programmes showing the art and culture of China through the eyes of international artists. Kathrin von Rechenberg uses rare, hand processed Tea Silk in her clothing designs specifically created for Beijing Fashion week.
Follow this series every Wednesday ONLY on DUrbanTV‘s dedicated Chinese content channel – ChinaVU
A series by CCTV+
Oct 11 – China, African Union agree to promote renewable energy cooperation. Mustafa Sakr, Head, Trade and Markets Unit, African Union Development Agency recently met with his Chinese counterparts at the China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute & the International Business Department to promote renewable energy cooperation.
View this news story on ChinaVU
Source: CCTV
Oct 09 – Jasmine Blossom Eps 1 – A series of programmes showing the art and culture of China through the eyes of international artists. Vincent Cazeneuve is a french lacquer artist living in China to perfect his art.
Follow this series every Wednesday ONLY on DUrbanTV‘s dedicated Chinese content channel – ChinaVU
A series by CCTV+
Sept 17 – In the Land of the Emerald Buddha – Bright & Beautiful Thailand not only knows how to surprise tourists and explorers but also masters of the fine arts. Works by Thai-inspired Russian artists were recently displayed in Moscow.
A report by TVBrics
Sept 16 – Durban Talks Trade with African Neighbours – DUrbanTV – A delegation of private business entrepreneurs supported by Invest Durban, Trade & Investment KZN (TIKZN), KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) have jetted off to Zimbabwe and Zambia to find common ground, new trade opportunities and to talk business with our neighbouring countries and fellow Africans.
A report by DUrbanTV
06 Sept 2024 – China-Africa relations call for an all-weather China-Africa community.
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for elevating the overall characterization of China-Africa relations to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. Xi made the proposal at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. “Thanks to nearly 70 years of tireless efforts from both sides, the China-Africa relationship is now at its best in history,” Xi noted in his keynote speech. “With its future growth in mind, I propose that bilateral relations between China and all African countries having diplomatic ties with China be elevated to the level of strategic relations, and that the overall characterization of China-Africa relations be elevated to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era,” he said.
Themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future”, the three-day FOCAC summit aims to strengthen friendship and outline future cooperation between China and Africa.
Source: CGTN
05 Sept 2024 – Pres. Xi Jinping calls for joint efforts of China & Africa to modernize the Global South.
No country should fall behind on the road to modernization, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed as he called for joint efforts of China and Africa to contribute to the modernization of the Global South at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing on Thursday. “As an African proverb goes, ‘a friend is someone you share the path with’. On the path to modernization, no one, and no country, should be left behind. Let us rally the more than 2.8 billion Chinese and African people into a powerful force on our shared path toward modernization, promote modernization of the Global South with China-Africa modernization, and write a new magnificent chapter of development in human history. Let us join hands to bring about a bright future of peace, security, prosperity and progress for our world!” Xi said as he concluded his keynote speech at the summit’s opening ceremony.
Themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future”, the summit held from Wednesday to Friday aims to strengthen friendship and outline future cooperation between China and Africa.
The FOCAC summit this time is the largest diplomatic event hosted by China in recent years, drawing the attendance of over 50 African leaders and the UN secretary-general.
Source: CGTN
05 Sept 2024 – China & Africa set off a modernization wave in the Global South
The joint pursuit of modernization by China and Africa will set off a modernization wave in the Global South, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday. Xi made the remarks when he delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing.
President Xi Jinping said, “As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, we are going all out to build a great modern socialist country in all respects and pursue national rejuvenation through a Chinese path to modernization,” adding, “Africa is also awakening again, and the continent is marching in solid strides toward the modernization goals set forth in the AU’s Agenda 2063. China and Africa’s joint pursuit of modernization will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South, and open a new chapter in our drive for a community with a shared future for mankind.”
Xi proposed that China and Africa work together to advance modernization that is just and equitable, open and win-win, people-centered, diverse and inclusive, eco-friendly, and underpinned by peace and security.
Source: CGTN
05 Sept 2024 – Pres. Xi Jinping emphasis new type of relations with Africa at 2024 Summit of China-Africa Cooperation
China and Africa have set a stellar example of a new type of international relations, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday. Xi made the remarks in a keynote speech delivered at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Xi pointed out that the friendship between China and Africa transcends time and space, surmounts mountains and oceans, and passes down through generations. The founding of the FOCAC in 2000 was a milestone in the history of China-Africa relations.
Over the past 24 years, especially in the new era, China has advanced forward hand in hand with our African brothers and sisters in the spirit of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith, the Chinese president said.
“We stand shoulder to shoulder with each other to firmly defend our legitimate rights and interests as once-in-a-century changes sweep across the world. We get stronger and more resilient together by riding the tide of economic globalization, delivering tangible benefits to billions of ordinary Chinese and Africans. We share weal and woe in fighting natural disasters and epidemics together, creating touching stories of China-Africa friendship. We always empathize with and support each other, setting a stellar example of a new type of international relations,” Xi said.
The three-day FOCAC summit, which is set to open in Beijing on Wednesday, is the largest diplomatic event hosted by China in recent years, with the highest attendance of foreign leaders.
Themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future,” the three-day event aims to strengthen friendships and outline future cooperation between the two sides.
Source: CGTN
AfriVU adds to DUrbanTV media – A brand new channel focusing on Africa has joined the DUrbanTV media platform. AfriVU brings Africa to the world from OUR perspective. Watch wildlife, tourism and cultural content aimed at shining a light on the positive aspects of the African continent.
Aug 01 – My SuperHero Series Premieres in South Africa on DUrbanTV … The first episode of CCTV+ ‘teen’ series My SuperHero premieres on Aug 2nd. Episodes will be flighted twice weekly from 2nd Aug. Catch the action every Tuesday & Friday ONLY on DUrbanTV‘s dedicated Chinese content channel – ChinaVU.
May 06 – Chinese Belt & Road initiative drives Lesotho development – The Ha Mpiti-Sehlabathebe Road, one of the key projects of the China-Lesotho cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, has entered its final stages of construction.
May 05 – Water Diversion Project – China’s South-to-North Water Diversion Project has achieved simultaneous development of environmental protection, economic development, job creation and poverty alleviation, paving way for a prosperous life for people.
May 03 – Chinese Legal Popularization campaigns – China has been carrying out publicity and education campaigns to raise public awareness of the law and promote the building of a law-based government.
May 02 – China Green Development – Building upon the ancient Chinese wisdom that humanity and the natural world were closely interconnected, China today is committed to developing an ecological civilization. CGTN host Sui Xiang and Alexis Lavis, associate professor in philosophy at the Renmin University of China, went to the Saihanba Forest Farm in north China’s Hebei Province and witnessed a miracle there: a wasteland has been turned into a huge forest.
Mar 24 – Solar & Storage Live Africa 2024 world exhibition takes place in South Africa
https://tvbrics.com/en/news/solar-storage-live-africa-2024-world-exhibition-takes-place-in-south-africa/ (source: ССTV+ & TV BRICS)
Mar 24 – China approves new principles for environmental protection: https://tvbrics.com/en/news/china-approves-new-principles-for-environmental-protection/ (source: China Daily & TV BRICS)
Mar 14 – Durban’s Affair with Fashion – As part of eThekwini’s SMME Development programme the city of Durban has supported local clothing designers, developing skills and affording them opportunities to have their collections seen on the most prestigious catwalks, and these stylish young protege’s are turning heads in the fashion world.
Source: DUrbanTV
Mar 08 – China Farm Eps 11 – A Chinese flower farmer has instilled the help of a familiar South Africa bird to help keep down weeds and insects across his fields and creating a model for Agri-tourism.
Source: CGTN
Mar 08 – Sunny Girl Eps 11 – A transfer student joins the class
Source: CGTN
Mar 05 – China-Gov’t Work Report/2023 – Various of opening meeting of second session of 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) in progress
Source: CGTN
Mar 05 – China-Gov’t Work Report/Opening-up – Opening meeting of second session of 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) in progress
Source: CGTN
Mar 05 – TODAY China-CPPCC Opening – China’s top political advisory body starts annual session
Source: CGTN
Mar 05 – TODAY China-NPC Opening – China’s national legislature opens annual session
Source: CGTN
Mar 03 – Sunny Girl Eps 10 – Speech Contest – The class compete to see who can deliver th best speech.
Mar 01 – China farm Eps 10 – China farm visits a farmer who uses so much solar energy he is known as photovoltaic Wang. By utilising the space underneath solar panels Wang has energised the space.
Feb 23 – Brickworks builds Confidence in Durban Logistics – DUrbanTV
Building on investor confidence in the city of Durban, Investec Property, a subsidiary of the investment banking giant, announced that e-commerce group Takealot will take up residence in an expansive new distribution warehouse being developed at its new R6 billion Brickworks logistics park.
The project is Investec’s biggest property project in SA at the moment.
Feb 22 – Sunny Girl Eps 9 – Who’s the Expert? Sunny Girl helps her grandmother and they both learn that the answers to many problems are right at their fingertips.
Feb 22 – China Farm Eps 9 – Biomass projects in Hunin produce clean energy which reduces CO2 emissions and solves the problem of what to do with the masses of husks left behind in the cultivation of rice. Corn husks rejuvenate the soil and garlic producers use innovation to increase their yields.
Feb 16 – Sunny Girl Eps 8 – Always More Solutions Than Problems – Sunny and her school friends make kites and discover a few challenges along the way, but nothing that can’t be solved between friends.
Feb Feb 15 – SA INC Eps 9 – DLAB Precinct SafeHub’s offer space for entreprenurial spirit to grow in Soweto, Kyalitsha and 8 other venues across South Africa. Volkswagen stays true to its history as the ‘people’s car company’, investing in education from childhood development care through to full university burseries.
Feb 15 – TV BRICS support region of Yugra – TVBrics and the representative office of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Area – Yugra have signed a co-operation agreement.
Read the full story: https://tvbrics.com/en/news/the-khanty-mansi-autonomous-area-yugra-to-become-known-in-brics-countries-with-the-assistance-of-tv-/
Feb 14 – DUrbanTV launches ChinaVU channel in South Africa – South African internet channel DUrban TV, together with China Media Group, China’s largest broadcasting corporation, is launching the TV channel ChinaVU in South Africa. The project is one of the results of years of work between DUrban TV and TV BRICS.
Read the full story: TV BRICS partner in South Africa launches a TV channel about Chinese culture | TV BRICS, 14.02.24
Source: DUrbanTV & TV BRICS
Feb 13 – China Farm Eps 8 – Farmers in the mountainous areas of Guizhou have teamed up with botanists to develop hybrid varieties of paper mulberry tree that provides much-needed portein to pigs, cattle and goats.
Brought to you by CCTV+
Feb 12 – Sunny Girl Eps 7 – A Strict mother can also be Kind – Sunny Girl realises her mother’s constant checking up on her comes from her love for her children.
Brought to you by CCTV+
Feb 10 – Chinese martial Arts – Martial arts play a huge role in Chinese culture and of course a major part in New year celebrations.
Report by CCTV+
Feb 09 – DUrbanTV media partners CCTV+ present the spectacle of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Report by CCTV+
Feb 09 – Chinese New Year Greetings from Guangdong – As China rings in the New Year according to their traditional calender the governor of the province of Guangdong and Consuls General send greetings to welcome the Year of the Dragon.
Report by GDToday
Feb 08 – SA INC Eps 8 – McDonald’s Together Mzansi project brings dignity to local communities through the citizens of South Africa. Bidvest Prestige provides the stepping stones to assist SMME’s for growth and diversity
Feb 01 – SA INC 7 – Allan Gray Orbis Foundation to nurture entreprenuers. Sanlam facilitates access to funding for SMME’s
Jan 26 – China plans to invest $3.5 bn in Brazil’s mining industry – Brazil and China are deepening their relations. According to the data, Beijing held a record share of Brazilian agribusiness exports in 2023.
Not only grain exports, but also trade between the two countries in the mining sector should increase. Chinese companies are expected to invest at least $3.5 billion in the northern regions of Minas Gerais and the southern part of Bahia state alone.
Read the full story : https://tvbrics.com/en/news/china-plans-to-invest-3-5-bn-in-brazil-s-mining-industry/This report by Toda Palavra & TVBrics
