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Over 1,500 foreign students studying Chinese medicine

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Smart grab The Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NUCM) is the first university in China to train foreign nationals including Africans in traditional Chinese medicines and offers degree, masters, doctoral and post-doctoral programmes. By Edmund Smith-Asante, NANJING, CHINA   One of the African journalists in an interaction with Ms. Vanessa Kenfack, a student from Cameroon. There are currently over 1,500 foreign students including Africans offering various courses in Chinese traditional medicine (CTM) at the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NUCM).  

China unveils steps to implement plans for Africa

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Smart grab China has assured Africa of its commitment to all promises of cooperation to the continent but has asked for precision, adherence to time lines and more communication to enable their effective fulfillment.   By Edmund Smith-Asante, BEIJING Mr. Wang Dong, Director of West   Asian and African Affairs at the Commerce Ministry (right) and Mr. He Jun, Deputy Director at the meeting. In order to enable the effective implementation of its plans to boost cooperation with Africa, the Chinese government has proposed three major steps to African countries.

Ghanaians in China demand end to high facilitation fees for businesses

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By Edmund Smith-Asante, BEIJING A student asking a question at the forum. PICTURE BY EDMUND SMITH-ASANTE It has therefore, urged the government to reduce the fees to promote the ease of doing business in the country.

Ghana Embassy in Beijing to issue passports

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By Edmund Smith-Asante, BEIJING A cross section of the Ghanaian community at the open forum. PICTURE BY EDMUND SMITH-ASANTE Ghana’s Embassy in Beijing has received approval from the Foreign Affairs Ministry to issue passports to Ghanaians living in China.

Ghana Embassy in Beijing in dire straits

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By Edmund Smith-Asante, BEIJING  Mr. McArios Akanbong, Acting Head of Mission addressing the Ghanaian residents last Saturday. PICTURE BY EDMUND SMITH-ASANTE Consular officers at Ghana’s embassy in Beijing often have to use their pocket money to help out distressed Ghanaians because of the lack of funds to help such people, the Acting Head of Mission, Mr. McArios Akanbong has said.