Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for closer agricultural partnership with China, stressing the important role of Chinese expertise in enhancing food security and transforming the agricultural sector of the African country.
Food security is a major challenge facing Mozambique, said Chapo in an interview with China Media Group which aired on Friday.
Despite the country's abundant resources, including arable land and abundant water resources, realizing its agricultural potential has been hampered by a lack of modern technology and expertise.
Chinese investment and technological assistance have helped the country to address these problems. One example is a Chinese-invested enterprise in Gaza Province, which produces high-quality rice for export to global markets.
With the help of Chinese agricultural experts, rice yields in Mozambique have increased from 1.5 to two tons per hectare to five to seven tons.
"The partnerships have brought not only our Chinese brothers, but also technology and know-how. Through technology transfer and skills training, our rice yields and productivity have improved. We believe China and Mozambique should open a new chapter of high-quality cooperation in infrastructure and agricultural development, not just for the sake of the past 50 years, but for the next five decades," Chapo said.
The two countries have worked to modernize Mozambique's farming practices. Beyond pest control and irrigation, this collaboration also focuses on the application of smart agriculture technologies, such as disaster monitoring systems for detecting potential disasters, and drones for field surveying and sustainable land management.
Chapo emphasized the importance of learning from China's experience in agricultural science and technology in the interview.
"China is at the forefront of the world in agricultural science and technology, serving as an important international benchmark. In Mozambique, even today, most of our people live in rural areas. These areas hold enormous agricultural potential, but what we lack are modern agricultural production technologies, irrigation systems, as well as various intelligent production methods and monitoring systems. At the same time, we face issues such as pest control using pesticides and the application of fertilizers. We need to build closer partnerships in agriculture, open a new chapter, and further deepen the friendship and cooperation between our two countries," he said.
Mozambican president calls for closer agricultural partnership with China
Mozambican president calls for closer agricultural partnership with China
A former television host from Taiwan, Zhai Xuan, has made a pivotal decision to leave mainstream broadcasting in order to create content that provides a better understanding of the Chinese mainland and cross-strait relations.
Zhai, a seasoned television host with over a decade of experience in Taiwan's media landscape, recently addressed an audience at an event in Beijing, where she revealed her complete transition into independent online media.
In her remarks, she articulated her aspiration to bridge what she perceives as a significant information gap between audiences on both sides of the Strait, highlighting her commitment to fostering a deeper understanding and connection through her new endeavors.
"I was really surprised by all the fake news. There were stories saying people on the mainland can't afford tea eggs or that they live in mud houses and in Taiwan, this was the main information many people received," said Zhai.
Zhai said she initially began producing online videos to challenge such perceptions while continuing her work as a television host.
In April 2025, she travelled to the mainland with her father to fulfill her late grandfather's wish to return to his hometown. The trip, which reunited family members separated since 1949, was recorded in a video series titled "Journey to Find Our Roots", drawing attention from viewers in both Taiwan and the mainland.
"Many people in Taiwan told me that after watching, they wanted to apply for a mainland travel permit immediately and go looking for their relatives. Some had long forgotten these things, but after seeing my story, they began thinking about their hometowns and family members they had never met and decided to search for their roots," Zhai shared her story at the event.
By mid-2025, Zhai said she began to feel increasing pressure amid rising political tensions and a tightening atmosphere around cross-Strait exchanges in Taiwan.
After more than 12 years in the industry, Zhai resigned from her position, believing it was the right thing to do.
"At that moment, I felt this was a major issue，not just for me, but for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait. If I backed down then, I wouldn’t be standing on the right side," said Zhai.
Since leaving television, Zhai has broadened her online programming to encompass a range of daily-life topics, including practical guidance on applying for a mainland travel permit and using commonly employed mobile applications, in addition to content that delves into historical memory and cultural connections across the Strait.
As the debate over cross-Strait relations continues in Taiwan, Zhai said she remains committed to her current path.
Former Taiwan TV host bridges cross-Strait divide via online media
