CGTN: China-Africa friendship continues to flourish on vaccine, trade, renewable energy

      China-Africa friendship is expected to continue to flourish as cooperation is further deepened in various areas after the ongoing 8th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Dakar, Senegal.

China will provide an additional one billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Africa, carry out 10 projects on poverty alleviation and agriculture, and conduct more programs with Africa in various areas, announced President Xi Jinping on Monday when addressing the opening ceremony of the meeting via video link.

Elaborating on the secret of China-Africa friendship and looking to the future development of their relations, he highlighted unity against the pandemic, deepening practical cooperation, promoting green development, and safeguarding fairness and justice.

Cooperation against COVID-19

"To reach the target set by the African Union of vaccinating 60 percent of the African population against COVID-19 by 2022, China will provide another one billion doses of vaccines to Africa, of which 600 million doses will be provided free," Xi said.

During the toughest times in China's fight against the COVID-19 epidemic, African countries and regional organizations such as the African Union (AU) provided strong support to China. After COVID-19 struck Africa, China supplied 50 African countries and the AU Commission with COVID-19 vaccines.

"China will never forget African countries' profound friendship," Xi said, adding that China will also carry out 10 medical and health projects for African countries and send 1,500 medical team members and public health experts to Africa.

Earlier this week, the main building of the Chinese-funded headquarters for the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was structurally completed.

Practical cooperation in various areas

China will work with Africa to expand trade and investment, share experience in poverty alleviation, and strengthen cooperation on digital economy and renewable energy, Xi said.

China will send 500 agricultural experts to Africa, work closely with African countries to implement nine major projects on healthcare, poverty alleviation, trade, investment, digital innovation, green development, capacity building, cultural exchanges and security, he added.

Since the founding of FOCAC, Chinese companies have utilized various funds to help African countries build and upgrade more than 10,000 km of railways, nearly 100,000 km of highways, nearly 1,000 bridges and 100 ports, and 66,000 km of power transmission and distribution network, according to a white paper titled "China and Africa in the New Era: A Partnership of Equals" released on Friday.

Building China-Africa community with a shared future

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the start of diplomatic relations between China and African countries.

Hailing the spirit of China-Africa friendship and cooperation, Xi said it reflects the two sides' experience of sharing weal and woe and serves as the source of strength for furthering China-Africa ties.

Over the past 65 years, China and Africa have forged unbreakable fraternity in the struggle against imperialism and colonialism, and embarked on a distinct path of cooperation in the journey toward development and revitalization, he said.

"Together, we have written a splendid chapter of mutual assistance amidst complex changes, and set a shining example for building a new type of international relations," he said.

Xi put forward the principles of China's Africa policy: sincerity, real results, amity and good faith, and pursuing the greater good and shared interests.

At the initiative of both China and African countries, FOCAC was inaugurated at its first Ministerial Conference in Beijing in October 2000, with the goals of responding to the challenges emerging from economic globalization and seeking common development.

FOCAC now has 55 members, comprising China, the 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China, and the AU Commission.

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Yili Group Holds 2021 Leadership Summit, Announcing New Vision for Value Creation

      On November 20, Yili Group held the 2021 Leadership Summit. At the summit, Pan Gang, Chairman and President of Yili Group, announced that in addition to its established mid-to long-term goals, Yili will be committed to its New Vision for Value Creation (hereinafter referred to as the Vision) by 2030, leading the industry in creating consumer value, social value, employee value, and corporate value.

Stay consumer-oriented

Yili has held the highest market share in China's dairy industry and remained one of China's Most Chosen Brands for six consecutive years, according to the Asia Brand Footprint 2021 report. 

"Consumer value" is given the top priority in the Vision. Only by creating value for consumers can a company have a driving engine to power its continued growth. "From products, services, brand image, and other aspects, we must continue to meet the diversified needs of all groups of consumers", Pan Gang said. Yili will continue to put quality first and remain committed to driving innovation to empower consumers to lead healthy lifestyles.

Uphold sustainable development

Yili is committed to ensuring sustainable development throughout the whole value chain. Specifically, Yili pioneered the development of independent carbon footprint tracking in China and published its Sustainable Development Action Guidelines. Standing at the forefront of sustainable development, Pan Gang said Yili will take the lead in achieving carbon neutrality and a leading position in sustainability ratings.

Yili has helped to uplift five million farmers out of poverty and its midstream and downstream partners for stronger growth. Yili is dedicated to creating mutually beneficial outcomes for all its partners throughout the whole industrial chain.

Provide strong backing to employees

Through Yili's employee care program, also known as Spring Rain Plan, Yili has supported the continued development of employees by providing career guidance and incentives and encouraging them to have open and creative mindsets. Pan Gang said that Yili will continue to build an open, creative, and respectful work environment, build stronger internal cohesion with a more inclusive culture, and fully empower all talents.

Drive robust operations and rapid growth

Yili's operating revenue and net profit grew at a faster-than-expected speed in the first three quarters of 2021, with its operating revenue hitting an unprecedented RMB 85 billion. Product quality is fundamental to a company. Yili will continue to enhance its product competitiveness by strengthening its quality management, innovation, and digital operations. In addition, Yili will ensure steady and sound development by achieving exceptional business performance and ensuring that its success also benefits shareholders and investors.

The Vision proposed by Yili Group aims to help pioneer a new path for the development of social enterprises in China's dairy industry. Yili will join hands with more partners to share healthy food and lifestyles with people all over the world.

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Caption: Pan Gang, Chairman and President of Yili Group, unveiled Yili's new vision

"The World's Specialty" Program Popular on China Hainan Satellite TV Leads to Hot Sale

      The ambassadors in China from different countries speak highly of the program.

"The World's Specialty", a popular economic, trade and cultural exchange program on China Hainan Satellite TV, adopts the popular "livestreaming" to lead to the hot sale of special products from various countries in China. This regular marketing program, with ambassadors in China as the key roles, renders innovative design and novel content for great fun as a new content for mainstream Chinese media. Many ambassadors in China have given the program the highest praise.

Raja Datuk Nusirwan, Malaysian ambassador in China, opened a durian on his own and shared it with the audience. He regarded it as a very novel way to show such a diplomatic activity on a TV program.

Mohammed Badri, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt in China, said, "This is a highly interactive program. It will enable different countries and peoples to learn more about each other."

Fernando Lugris, Ambassador of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay in China, said, "I love China, I like Chinese people very much. And I hope Chinese audiences can learn more about the culture of Uruguay."

Specialty is worth sharing. "The World's Specialty" program adopts a large number of color elements, such as green mountains, blue seas and oasis, conveying a great sense of vastness and youthfulness. It incorporates international elements in details to convey the concept of internationalization. In addition, entertainment and immersive experience are added to arouse the interest of ordinary audiences, which makes it a hot show among Chinese audiences. It has a great influence in the field of public diplomacy and the embassy circle in China, and enjoys a high reputation.

"The World's Specialty" program is designed for China Hainan Satellite TV to profoundly expound the huge leading role of Chinese values in the world based on China's concept and practice of building a new kind of international win-win cooperation relations and a "community with a shared future for mankind". Each ambassador in the program not only introduces the selected goods of their country and the cultural connotation behind those goods, but also discusses the exchanges and friendship between their country and China in history and predict the future economic and trade relations between the two countries. The show has received good feedbacks from audiences from all walks of life in China and the countries involved. The Taobao Livestreaming Room of "The World's Specialty" has kept attracting lots of fans for online shopping.

It is reported that to make it more exciting, the program will adopt distinct themes in each season. It will also provide special sections for countries with special products. With everchanging styles and wonderful goodies, it will be more attractive. This program has formed a complete business logic ranging from culture to E-commerce, and found a new commercial development model for China's mainstream media.

"The World's Specialty" program will be broadcast on China Hainan Satellite TV at 19:30 every Saturday night. The goodies in "The World's Specialty" will be sold online simultaneously in the Taobao Livestreaming Room.

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52m Italian Superyacht VIANNE Announces Acceptance of All Major Cryptocurrencies and NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) as Payment Method for Sale and Charter

      1^st superyacht on sale ever to accept NFTs as form of payment

The owner of Italian built Benetti 52m (170 ft) superyacht VIANNE, a motor yacht fully equipped with a helipad and sky deck jacuzzi, has confirmed that for the sale of superyacht VIANNE, following a payment of 10 percent fiat (EUR/USD) deposit, the balance payment for the sale, in addition to fiat, can be paid in any major cryptocurrency including: BTC, ETH, DOGE, SOL, FTM, BNB and any top tier NFT including: Cryptopunks, BAYC Apes.

On sale for EUR 8,900,000, VIANNE is a renowned steel hulled superyacht with aluminum superstructure built to ABS classification with exterior design by Stefano Natucci. A superyacht with transatlantic range, she recently underwent a full technical and cosmetic refit in 2021 at the Italian shipyard Arpeca and completed her latest class and flag surveys in 2021. She is commercially classed and available for charters. VIANNE can accommodate 12 guests in 5 staterooms and is crewed by 12 experienced crew members, led by well-respected Italian Captain Alberto Zambelli. She also recently received new Ralph Lauren branded furniture inside and out, with a refresh of her watertoys, including a new waterslide and floating water deck with pool.

Whilst cryptocurrency payments are increasing in the yachting industry, this would make VIANNE the largest ever yacht to be purchased with NFTs. This is an exciting prospect for many prospective global buyers and presents a unique opportunity for a yacht of this size to be sold in NFTs only. VIANNE is available for viewing by appointment in the Caribbean and Florida. Buyers and brokers are welcome to contact her sales representatives for more information. VIANNE is also on the charter market this winter, available at USD 196,000 per week in the Caribbean.

Youtube Video of VIANNE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15LUUlvy0oU

For more information and photos / videos of VIANNE, please visit www.myvianne.com or contact us via email at sale@myvianne.com / charters@myvianne.com

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Caption: Sky deck jacuzzi with golf pad area fully equipped with biodegradable golf balls

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Caption: 52m Italian built Benetti superyacht with helipad and transatlantic range

Babilon-Mobile Selects Baicells to be the Primary 4G and 5G Base Station Provider to Build a Full Mobile Network in Tajikistan

      Baicells, a leading global manufacturer of LTE and 5G wireless connectivity solutions, announced  it signed a deal with Babilon-Mobile, one of the largest mobile operators in Tajikistan, to provide the mobile operator with hundreds of 4G and 5G base stations to the cities of Dushanbe, Khujand, and others. Babilon-Mobile plans on having hundreds of base stations deployed within the next three months.

In Tajikistan, the mobile market is seeing an accelerated shift to mobile broadband. This mobile deployment by Babilon-Mobile will open the door for more communities in Tajikistan to access 4G connectivity and continue developing their wireless infrastructure to enable 5G in the future.

Babilon-Mobile selected Baicells innovative products for this deployment due to the disruptive price, large support team, and the ability to transition to 5G. Baicells boasts some of the most cost-effective base stations in the world, driving down the Total Cost of Ownership up to 40-50% when compared to traditional solutions, and will increase Babilon-Mobile's return on investment. Baicells is supplying a large team to support Babilon-Mobile network rollout and increase the speed of installation for the deployment. The base stations provided by Baicells will come fully equipped with the ability for Babilon-Mobile to upgrade the network to 5G in the nearby future, protecting the mobile company's investment. 

"Baicells is very honored and pleased to be selected by Babilon-Mobile to build the whole 4G network and the 5G in the near future," said Mr. Bai Wei, General Manager of Baicells International Business.  "We believe Baicells innovative solution can help our valued customer and partner to build a flagship network in Tajikistan."

Mr. Firdavs F., Director of Babilon-Mobile commented, "We believe that Baicells can help us to build a highly qualified LTE network with sustainable long-term support structure."

About Baicells

Baicells is an international company, providing disruptively priced and technically innovative 4G LTE and 5G NR Access Solutions that connect more than 50 countries.

About Babilon-Mobile

Babilon-Mobile is a mobile operator of Tajikistan, since January 1, 2003. Providing a full range of modern services to the subscriber.

CONTACT: Max Hahn, max.hahn@na.baicells.com

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Next.e.GO Mobile บริษัทผู้ผลิตรถยนต์ไฟฟ้า ประกาศแต่งตั้งสมาชิกใหม่ของคณะกรรมการบริหาร

 Next.e.GO Mobile SE บริษัทเอกชนจากเยอรมนีผู้ผลิตรถยนต์ไฟฟ้าสำหรับใช้ในเมืองที่มีความทันสมัยและยั่งยืน ประกาศแต่งตั้งคุณ Andrew E. Wolff เข้าร่วมเป็นสมาชิกคณะกรรมการบริหารบริษัท

คุณ Wolff เป็นผู้ประกอบการและนักลงทุนไพรเวทอิควิตี้แถวหน้าของวงการ ก่อนหน้านี้เขาดำรงตำแหน่งประธานร่วมสากลฝ่ายการธนาคารเพื่อธุรกิจขนาดใหญ่และประธานร่วมสากลฝ่ายไพรเวทอิควิตี้ บริษัท โกลด์แมน แซคส์ (Goldman Sachs) รวมถึงตำแหน่งประธานเจ้าหน้าที่ฝ่ายการลงทุนร่วม นอกจากนี้ เขาเคยดำรงตำแหน่งกรรมการบริษัทหลายแห่งทั้งในสหรัฐอเมริกา ลาตินอเมริกา เอเชีย ยุโรป และสหราชอาณาจักร ทั้งนี้ คุณ Wolff สำเร็จการศึกษาจากวิทยาลัยกฎหมายฮาร์วาร์ด และสำเร็จการศึกษาหลักสูตรบริหารธุรกิจมหาบัณฑิต (MBA) จากวิทยาลัยธุรกิจฮาร์วาร์ด

"ผมรู้สึกยินดีอย่างยิ่งที่ Andrew ตอบรับคำเชิญและเข้ามาร่วมงานกับเรา ในขณะที่บริษัทกำลังเร่งผลักดันเทคโนโลยีการขับขี่ในเมืองที่ปล่อยคาร์บอนเป็นศูนย์เพื่อชุมชนทั่วโลก โดยความแข็งแกร่งและความหลากหลายของสมาชิกคณะกรรมการบริหาร ประกอบกับประสบการณ์อันครอบคลุมของทุกคน ได้สะท้อนถึงวิสัยทัศน์อันกว้างไกลของเรา โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในขณะที่เราเตรียมก้าวสู่บทใหม่ที่ยิ่งใหญ่กว่าเดิม" คุณ Ali Vezvaei ประธานคณะกรรมการบริหาร บริษัท Next.e.GO Mobile SE กล่าว

"ผมรู้สึกเป็นเกียรติอย่างสูงที่ได้เข้ามาร่วมงานกับคณะกรรมการบริหารของ Next.e.GO ในช่วงเวลาที่น่าตื่นเต้นเช่นนี้ ผมเชื่อว่า e.Go มีศักยภาพอันเหนือชั้น และจะสามารถเปลี่ยนแปลงอุตสาหกรรมยานยนต์ได้อย่างเป็นรูปธรรม ผมตั้งตารอที่จะช่วยให้คณะกรรมการบริหารดึงศักยภาพของบริษัทออกมาใช้อย่างเต็มที่" คุณ Andrew Wolff กล่าว

Next.e.GO Mobile electric vehicle manufacturer announces new member of its Administrative Board

 Next.e.GO Mobile SE, the independent German manufacturer of innovative and sustainable electric urban vehicles, today announced that Andrew E. Wolff has joined its administrative board. 

Mr. Wolff is an entrepreneur and a top-tier private equity investor. He was most recently Global Co-Head of the Merchant Banking Division and Global Co-Head of Private Equity at Goldman Sachs. He was the Co-Chief Investment Officer of the flagship Merchant Banking private equity funds. He served on the boards of companies in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe and U.K.  Mr. Wolff graduated from Harvard Law School and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.

"I am very pleased that Andrew has accepted our invitation to join us as our company accelerates the move to zero-emission urban mobility for communities around the globe. The strength and diversity of the board members' and their wealth of experience reflect the latitude of our vision, especially as Next.e.GO prepares itself for the next big chapter," said Ali Vezvaei, Chairman of the Board of Next.e.GO Mobile SE.

"Joining Next.e.GO's board at this exciting time is a great privilege. I believe the e.Go has exceptional potential and will materially disrupt the automotive industry. I look forward to helping the board realize the full potential of the company," added Andrew Wolff.