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BRI deeply integrated into African development; more pragmatic cooperation expected in FOCAC

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BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by China and Africa has provided a high-level cooperation platform for Africa’s development.

From Uganda and Egypt to Senegal and Nigeria, infrastructure, industrial parks and economic zones built by Chinese companies have mushroomed and become a strong engine driving Africa’s integration into the global industrial chain.

China and Africa will renew their friendship and discuss plans for further pragmatic cooperation during the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) to be held in Beijing from September 4 to 6. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of FOCAC and deliver a keynote speech on September 5.

The cooperation between China and Africa under the BRI framework emphasizes precise alignment with Africa’s shared strategic framework – the African Union 2063 Agenda – one of whose priorities is the realization of industrialization in Africa.

In its issue of May 13, 2000, The Economist boldly described Africa as “the hopeless continent.” In the very same year, FOCAC was established.

The narrative on Africa now has shifted to “a rise in the continent.” When tracking momentum projects that have contributed to unlocking Africa’s development, you can trace the progress back to China’s flagship projects through BRI, Paul Frimpong, the executive director and senior research fellow of the Ghana-based Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory, told the Global Times.

As of 2023, a total of 52 African countries as well as the African Union have signed a memorandum of understanding with China to jointly build BRI cooperation.

For instance, the integrated steel manufacturing plant set up in Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province by Chinese firm Dinson Iron and Steel Company draws on upstream and downstream supply chains that go beyond Zimbabwe, benefiting its neighbors in areas such as employment generation, and also helps to meet the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region’s infrastructure construction needs, Munetsi Madakufamba, executive director of the Zimbabwe-based Southern African Research and Documentation Centre, told the Global Times.

Madakufamba also emphasized the driving role of green development in energy cooperation within the BRI. Media reports said that investment in the energy sector accounts for about 40 percent of Chinese investment in BRI partner countries and regions.

“China brings its modern technology while taking into account potential negative impacts on the environment. The clean-energy project, like the power generation of the Kariba South Hydroelectric Power Station, meets the sustainable development aspirations of African countries,” Madakufamba said.

African industrialization also requires the connection of facilities, which is where BRI is most visibly present in Africa.

“Most of the current tangible infrastructure, such as rails and ports, that you see in many countries, including my own country Ghana, has been built by China,” Frimpong said. “It is all part of the BRI.”

An early result of BRI, the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), is a flagship project.

Song Wei, a professor from the School of International Relations and Diplomacy at Beijing Foreign Studies University, said that “through the connection from the capital Nairobi to the port of Mombasa, Kenya will be further integrated into the global value chain. A lot of local workers have been absorbed to solve the local employment issue, and to promote the real improvement of local people’s living standards.”

In addition, a core focus on how China is actively promoting the realization of industrialization in Africa is the nurturing of talents required by the continent throughout this process, Song said.

For instance, we have established Luban Workshops in Africa to train the talents that African countries greatly require, Song noted.

China also supports Africa’s development through providing more opportunities in trade, which experts consider the most crucial tool for unlocking progress in the continent.

Song listed examples such as the China International Import Expo (CIIE), which has offered complimentary standard booths to less-developed countries, while some Chinese e-commerce companies have also helped train online shopkeepers in Africa, boosting local cross-border e-commerce.

“Mutual understanding, not based on imposition” – This is the sentence that Frimpong, the scholar from Ghana, used to describe China–Africa cooperation.

Echoing Frimpong, Rana Mohamed Abd El Aal Mazid, the head and associate professor of political science at Suez Canal University in Egypt, told the Global Times that the Chinese perspective is very different, with the keywords of “friends,” “let’s go together” and “Global South.”

China insists on not interfering in any country’s internal affairs and does not attach any conditions. When China cooperates with Africa, African countries are able to gain a level of respect and equality. This equal partnership has formed a model for how countries engage, Song concluded.

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RapidTranslate.org Centralizes Language Resources and Expands Certified Translation Services Globally

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — RapidTranslate.org announces the strategic integration of three leading language resource platforms into its comprehensive translation services ecosystem. The company has partnered with Languages Without Limits (www.languageswithoutlimits.co.uk), Workshop on Immigrant Languages (www.workshoponimmigrantlanguages.org), and Arctic Languages (www.arcticlanguages.com) to enhance its educational and research offerings while maintaining these platforms’ valuable existing resources.

This integration coincides with RapidTranslate.org’s significant expansion into the European market, where the company now provides certified translations in over 60 languages across Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom. This dual focus on educational resources and certified translations reinforces RapidTranslate.org’s position as a trusted global language services provider.

Key Highlights of RapidTranslate.org’s Offerings:

Comprehensive Language Support: Enhanced educational and research resources through the integration of three respected language platforms, serving educators, researchers, and language enthusiasts worldwide.

Certified Translations: Professional translation services for official and legal documents, backed by a 100% USCIS acceptance guarantee.

Global Reach: Expanded European presence supporting individuals, families, businesses, and professionals across key markets.

A Leader in Certified Translations

RapidTranslate.org delivers professional translations for immigration documentation, legal submissions, business contracts, and academic records. Every document is processed by experienced human translators to ensure linguistic and cultural accuracy. Services include:

24-Hour Turnaround: Express service for up to three pages within one business daySecure Processing: Enterprise-grade security protocols for document handlingWorldwide Acceptance: Certified translations recognized by government agencies, academic institutions, and businesses globally

“By creating a centralized hub for both language resources and certified translation services, we’re meeting the evolving needs of our increasingly connected world,” says CEO and founder of RapidTranslate.org. “Our expansion into Europe represents our commitment to providing accessible, professional language services to a global audience.”

Supporting a Multilingual World

RapidTranslate.org continues to advance its mission of fostering global communication through its combination of advanced technology and professional human expertise. With over 350,000 successfully translated documents and a growing repository of language learning resources, RapidTranslate.org remains dedicated to quality, security, and accessibility in language services.

About RapidTranslate.org

Founded in 2020, RapidTranslate.org has grown from a specialized translation service to a comprehensive language solutions provider. The company serves clients ranging from individual immigrants to Fortune 500 companies, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and security in document translation while advancing language education and research.

Connect with RapidTranslate.org: Website: www.rapidtranslate.org

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Roland DGA’s DG DIMENSE Technology Wins Inspire Award for Best Wallcoverings/Wall Treatment at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) Trade Fair and Conference

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Coveted Awards Recognize the Most Innovative and Exciting Exhibitors at Important Boutique Hotel Design Event.

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Roland DGA’s DG DIMENSE technology was honored with an NKBA Manhattan Inspire Award for “Best Wallcoverings/Wall Treatment” at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) 2024, the leading trade fair and conference for boutique hotel design, which took place November 10-11 in New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Produced by the NKBA-Manhattan Chapter and sponsored by aspire design and home magazine, the Inspire awards recognize the most innovative and exciting exhibitors at this important event, with a focus on all the categories beyond kitchen and bath that inspire designers to do their best work. The winners were selected by NKBA Programs Co-chair Diana Mosher and a panel of esteemed judges based on a variety of criteria, including functional, sustainable, and aesthetic considerations.

DG DIMENSE, a Roland DG Group company, offers revolutionary digital printing technology that allows users to produce one-of-a-kind textured wallcoverings, wall art, and other interior design elements, as well as eye-catching signage, displays, packaging, and more. Centered around the advanced Dimensor S (which Roland DGA demonstrated at BDNY 2024), this patented solution combines a specialized inket printer, proprietary media, and specially formulated water-based inks to create 3D textured prints and full-color graphics in a single, seamless process. This sustainable, eco-friendly process is made possible by the unique interaction of the ink and media when heated to create a controllable raised surface. The printed images and graphics can foam up to 1.5 mm in height and 1.58 m in width, creating stunning visual and tactile effects.

“We are thrilled about receiving this prestigious award,” said Roland DGA’s Business Development and Co-Creation Manager, Kitt Jones. “DG DIMENSE represents the evolution of surface art, giving users the ability to design non-repeatable texture by controlling and manipulating the surface structure rather than laying ink, thus minimizing cost, reducing print times, and adding a new and exciting dimension to traditional printing.”

To learn more about BDNY and the NKBA Manhattan Inspire Awards, or to view a complete list of winners, visit https://aspiremetro.com/winners-nkba-manhattan-inspire-awards-bdny. For more information on DG DIMENSE and the Dimensor S texture printer, visit https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/dimensor-s-printer.

About Roland DG Americas

Roland DGA serves North and South America as the marketing, sales, distribution, and service arm for Roland DG Corporation. Founded in 1981 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Roland DG of Hamamatsu, Japan is a worldwide leader in wide-format inkjet printers for the sign, apparel, textile, interior design, personalization, and vehicle graphics markets; engravers for awards, giftware and ADA signage; photo impact printers for direct part marking; and 3D printers and CNC milling machines for the dental CAD/CAM, rapid prototyping, part manufacturing and medical industries. To learn more about Roland DGA or Roland DGA’s complete product line, visit https://www.rolanddga.com.

About BDNY

The Boutique Design New York (BDNY) is the leading trade fair and conference for boutique hotel design. A curated and creative event, BDNY brings designers, architects, purchasing agents, hoteliers, owners, and developers together with inventive manufacturers of interior design elements for hospitality. It’s a celebration of not only the latest design trends, but also the visionaries and creators shaping the future of hospitality. To learn more about BDNY, visit https://bdny.com.

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Marc Malkin, Roland DGA Corporation, 800-542-2307,mmalkin@rolanddga.com, https://www.rolanddga.com

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NASA Leadership to Visit, Strengthen Cooperation with Mexico

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and Nicola Fox, associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, will travel to Mexico City on Sunday, Nov. 24, for a multi-day trip to build on previous engagements and advance scientific and technological collaboration between the United States and Mexico.

This visit will focus on fostering partnerships in astronomy and astrophysics research, as well as highlighting opportunities for economic, educational, and science, technology, engineering, and math collaborations between the two nations.

Melroy’s trip will include high-level meetings with senior Mexican government officials, including the secretariat-designate for Science, Technology, Humanities, and Innovation. Melroy and Fox also will meet with leaders from academia, industry, and scientific institutions. These discussions will emphasize expanding cooperation in space science, with particular focus on Mexico’s growing astronomy programs.

This visit builds on Melroy’s trip to Mexico City earlier this year and reflects NASA’s commitment to advancing international cooperation in space and science for the benefit of all.

For more information about NASA’s international partnerships, visit:

https://www.nasa.gov/oiir

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