What they say

Weaker yuan could create winners

The yuan's devaluation is a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges for African countries, with one leading Africa analyst saying the strengthening of the US dollar will prove more damaging to emerging economies, while another predicts wide net gains for Africa on the back of a softer Chinese currency.

Weighing impact of weaker yuan in Africa

The recent devaluation of the Chinese yuan against the US dollar by the government in Beijing stunned world financial markets, especially in Europe and the United States, and long-term effects may be felt across the globe.

Value of yuan likely to hold steady

On Aug 11, China announced it was depreciating the yuan by nearly 2 percent. The central bank described the devaluation as a one-off, as it also gave details of a new way of managing the exchange rate that allows the market to play a bigger role in the decision of the reference rate of the yuan.

Happy potters all fired up about ancient Chinese porcelain

A thick layer of clay dust coats Jessie Lee's work tables and shelves. Her studio abounds with vases and pots, but pride of place goes to a ceramic candlestick decorated with lotus flowers and a Chinese dragon coiled around the neck.

Potters need creativity to flourish

Jessie Lee believes China's long history of ceramics is both a cause for celebration and a curse for the country's contemporary artists.

China, Holland linked for centuries by ceramics trade

During Susanne Silvertant's first trip to China in 2014, the 54-year-old Dutch ceramic artist made a set of porcelain vessels with the help of a Chinese monk.

Finding our commonalities in clay

My travels in China have had an enormous influence on my work as a Dutch ceramics artist.

Delft is like my second home

There is so much we could learn from Delft. I first visited the city in 2003 with Chinese officials doing research for the first international ceramics fair in Jingdezhen the following year.

Home of champions

At the crack of dawn every Monday, about 100 men and women brave the chill and meet in Iten, Kenya, on a high-altitude ridge about 370 kilometers northwest of Nairobi.

Change of scene puts runner on right track

After three years of hard training, Paul Chirchir, 26, is pleased with his running career. He finally has something to show for it thanks to his determination and the opportunities that China is presenting in long-distance competitions. The prize money is good, he says, and so is the exposure.

Going for gold with China

Kenya has unveiled its team that will head to Beijing for the 2015 IAAF World Championships this month.