Richard Attias, founder of the New York Forum, likes to compare his native Moroccan culture to the Chinese one. He finds similarities in both cultures, including people's work ethic, hospitality and willingness to make things happen.
China's foreign aid programs have gained tremendous attention in recent times and are fast becoming a viable alternative to the traditional high-cost aid plans propagated by Western nations in Africa.
China's growing engagements in Africa have helped create a strong alliance framework for the future and played a key role in espousing its peaceful global development goals.
Bitcoins increase in popularity but reservations exist in some quarters.
Why do banks charge fees when you transfer money or withdraw cash and exchange currencies? Because certain infrastructures are used that cost money and when we conduct mining, we are contributing to the safety and smoothness of transactions involving bitcoins, which deserves a reward in the form of bitcoins."
2008: Pseudonymous developer Satoshi Nakamoto posted a paper describing the bitcoin protocol on the Internet. Nakamoto called it a peer-to-peer, electronic cash system.
Skills training programs enhance China's ties with Africa
Personalized services make Chinese training programs endearing to African officials
Localization programs vital for sustainable development of Chinese companies
Chinese efforts help Africa reduce its long-term dependence on Western aid
Training cooperation has been an important asset in China-Africa ties
China and Europe will take significant steps to bolster bilateral ties during Premier Li Keqiang's visit.