The initiative seeks to create a more inclusive and sustainable mobility ecosystem by enabling women to access electric motorbikes, entrepreneurship opportunities, and business support, while contributing to Rwanda’s green transport ambitions.
Speaking during the signing ceremony on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Thursday, May 14, Spiro Chief Executive Officer Kaushik Burman described the partnership as a major step toward building a more inclusive e-mobility industry across Africa.
“This is a landmark milestone for us because women in the family are not just the caregivers. They are the actual doers,” Burman said.
“If we can empower women in the family to be mobile and go ahead and create, become successful entrepreneurs, it is going to create a massive flywheel of more women entrepreneurs.”
Burman said the initiative is about more than simply providing electric motorbikes, noting that Spiro envisions women participating across the entire value chain, including energy networks, sales, distribution, and manufacturing.
“It’s not just about the motorbikes. I think in future we can expand this partnership to inviting women entrepreneurs to become sales and distribution partners. They can run the energy network and create more jobs,” he said.
He added that women already make up around 40% of workers in Spiro’s assembly and manufacturing operations, including engineers, diploma holders, and blue-collar workers.
“The way I view this is not just about bike entrepreneurs, but entrepreneurship across the value chain and massive social impact,” Burman added.
ESP Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Eric Kacou said the partnership combines Spiro’s electric mobility infrastructure with ESP’s expertise in entrepreneurship development and business support.
“The purpose of the MoU is to make sure that we can have a more equitable e-mobility industry in Africa by enabling young women to have the same opportunities as young men when it comes to having access to an electric bicycle,” Kacou said.
“Beyond the livelihoods, it is also an opportunity for these women to mature into entrepreneurs and to support the next generations of Africans.”
Kacou explained that ESP will help structure and implement the program through targeted recruitment, training, and financial support mechanisms aimed at helping women succeed in the sector.
According to him, the initiative will focus on three critical pillars: mindset, access to assets, and entrepreneurial skills.
“What makes the difference between a successful entrepreneur and one who struggles is what they know about financial education and what they know about growing their businesses,” he said.
ESP plans to roll out the initiative in phases, selecting participants through an application process before providing training in business management, financial literacy, and motorbike operations.
Kacou noted that Rwanda offers a strong environment for piloting innovative solutions that can later be expanded across Africa.
Burman said Spiro is already committed to investing in batteries and battery-swapping infrastructure to support deployment as the initiative scales.
“This is not a sprint, this is a marathon. This is a journey,” he said.
ESP is a Pan-African consulting and investment firm focused on supporting entrepreneurs through technical expertise, incubation, and financing support.
The organisation has previously managed programs supporting women- and youth-led businesses across sectors, including tourism, construction, and agribusiness.
The Women in E-Mobility initiative is expected to create new pathways for women to become riders, entrepreneurs, and technicians within Africa’s growing clean mobility ecosystem while supporting Rwanda’s broader climate and economic inclusion goals.
Spiro, Africa’s largest electric motorbike maker, and Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Women in E-Mobility initiative in Rwanda, a program aimed at expanding women’s participation in Africa’s fast-growing electric mobility sector.The initiative seeks to create a more inclusive and sustainable mobility ecosystem by enabling women to access electric motorbikes, entrepreneurship opportunities, and business support, while contributing to Rwanda’s green transport ambitions.The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Spiro Chief Executive Officer Kaushik Burman described the partnership as a major step toward building a more inclusive e-mobility industry across Africa.ESP Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Eric Kacou said the partnership combines Spiro’s electric mobility infrastructure with ESP’s expertise in entrepreneurship development and business support.
The agreements, signed during the “Invest in Rwanda” session at the Africa CEO Forum, bring together manufacturing, energy, logistics, tourism, and institutional investment partnerships under a coordinated push to deepen Rwanda’s private-sector-led growth strategy.
Elsewedy Electric to anchor industrial and energy expansion
At the centre of the agreements is a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding with Elsewedy Electric, under which the Egyptian conglomerate will establish a manufacturing facility in Rwanda producing smart water and electricity meters, electric vehicle (EV) chargers, and power transformers.
The partnership also includes the development of a technical university or college to strengthen skills in energy and industrial systems, as well as participation in the development and management of Phases I and II of the Kigali Special Economic Zone. A new logistics hub is also planned, positioning Rwanda as a regional industrial and trade gateway.
In the tourism sector, Rwanda signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sunrise Resorts & Cruises to develop a new luxury hospitality resort.
The agreement includes two Heads of Terms focused on sustainability infrastructure, including a solar photovoltaic power plant with battery storage and a dedicated water treatment facility to support the resort’s operations.
Though the total value of the projects has not yet been disclosed, they are expected to reinforce Rwanda’s positioning in high-value tourism and the MICE sector, which continues to anchor the country’s services-led growth strategy.
The event also saw a strategic shift for Amicable Guest Houses Ltd (AGL), a subsidiary of the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB). A Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) and Shareholders Agreement (SHA) were signed between RSSB and Cleo Capital Group Ltd, alongside a management agreement with The Lux Collective. This move is expected to bring world-class management standards to Rwanda’s hotel assets.
Expanding regional and advisory partnerships
Rwanda also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Benin’s investment promotion agency, APIEX Benin, to strengthen bilateral investment cooperation and trade facilitation.
In addition, a non-binding strategic collaboration framework was signed with Busara Advisors, led by Amb. Reuben E. Brigety II, to provide advisory support on investment promotion and strategic development initiatives.
Speaking at the same session, RDB Chief Executive Officer Jean-Guy Afrika said the agreements reflect Rwanda’s broader strategy of building a predictable and execution-focused investment environment.
“Governance is infrastructure. Predictability, speed, and trust in institutions determine whether projects move from intention to implementation,” he said.
Afrika noted that Rwanda’s development approach has been shaped by structural constraints that have been converted into strategic advantages.
“Because we are landlocked, we focused on connectivity, logistics, aviation and services where reliability and speed matter,” he said, adding that Rwanda is positioned as “a platform for regional growth, not only a domestic market.”
He stressed that Rwanda is prioritising partnerships that go beyond capital inflows. “We are not only looking for capital. We are looking for partners who bring technology, operating experience, market access and long-term commitment.”
Afrika also highlighted Rwanda’s recent investment performance, citing $1.1 billion in foreign private capital inflows in 2024, representing a 23.9 percent year-on-year increase.
For 2025, he said Rwanda recorded $2.62 billion in investment commitments across priority sectors, including real estate, manufacturing, agro-processing, mining, and other strategic areas aligned with national development priorities.
He framed these figures as evidence of sustained investor confidence in Rwanda’s reform agenda and institutional stability.
Afrika said Rwanda’s investment model is designed to reduce friction and accelerate implementation through coordinated institutions such as the One Stop Centre.
“Investors are looking for places where projects can move, institutions can coordinate, and capital can become productive growth,” he said.
The agreements are expected to advance Rwanda’s long-term development agenda under Vision 2050 and the Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), which prioritise industrialisation, export growth, skills development and private-sector-led expansion.
The agreements, signed during the “Invest in Rwanda” session at the Africa CEO Forum, bring together manufacturing, energy, logistics, tourism, and institutional investment partnerships under a coordinated push to deepen Rwanda’s private-sector-led growth strategy.The event also saw a strategic shift for Amicable Guest Houses Ltd (AGL), a subsidiary of the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB). A Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) and Shareholders Agreement (SHA) were signed between RSSB and Cleo Capital Group Ltd, alongside a management agreement with The Lux Collective. This move is expected to bring world-class management standards to Rwanda’s hotel assets.
The planned investments will focus mainly on strategic sectors including energy, water supply, housing, and road infrastructure, all of which are considered vital drivers of the country’s economic growth and long-term development.
The details were presented during discussions between officials from the Ministry of Infrastructure and its affiliated agencies including the Rwanda Energy Group (REG), Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC), Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA), and Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) and Members of Parliament from the Parliamentary Committee on National Budget and State Property.
During the meeting, each institution outlined major projects expected to improve the welfare of citizens and accelerate national development.
The energy sector remains one of the government’s top priorities due to its crucial role in supporting economic activities and improving the quality of life for Rwandans.
Several projects are expected to be implemented during the 2026/2027 fiscal year to increase electricity generation and strengthen the country’s power supply capacity.
REG is expected to focus on 19 major projects, including ongoing initiatives that will continue until completion.
Among the flagship projects is the continued construction of the Nyabarongo II Hydropower Plant, which is expected to generate 43.5 megawatts of electricity. The project also includes a dam that will help store water and ensure stable electricity production throughout the year, while supporting irrigation activities in surrounding areas.
More than Rwf149.8 billion has been allocated to the Nyabarongo II project during the 2026/2027 fiscal year, with completion scheduled for December 2027.
The government will also continue expanding the national electricity transmission network through the Electricity Transmission Grid Expansion Project, which is funded with support from the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Exim Bank Korea). The project has been allocated Rwf15.2 billion for the upcoming fiscal year.
Additional initiatives aimed at increasing electricity access nationwide include the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) project, which will receive more than Rwf44.4 billion.
Another Rwf34.9 billion has been earmarked for strengthening the national electricity transmission grid, while Rwf1.1 billion will be invested in extending electricity access to communities in Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru districts.
The government also plans to expand the country’s strategic fuel storage infrastructure by increasing the capacity of state petroleum reserves to 60 million litres, alongside several other infrastructure projects expected to play a significant role in Rwanda’s future economic transformation.
The Nyabarongo II Hydropower Plant, currently under construction between Gakenke and Kamonyi, is expected to provide a significant solution to Rwanda’s growing energy demand.
The Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) has announced a series of major infrastructure projects aimed at expanding access to clean water across Rwanda while reducing water losses within the distribution system.
The projects form part of the government’s broader efforts to improve public services, strengthen urban infrastructure, and ensure reliable water supply for both urban and rural communities.
In addition to constructing new water pipelines, WASAC plans to expand, rehabilitate, and modernize existing water distribution networks to meet the growing demand for clean water across the country.
Among the flagship projects is the expansion of the Nzove Water Treatment Plant, whose production capacity is expected to increase from 40,000 cubic metres per day to 65,000 cubic metres daily. The project has been allocated Rwf9.09 billion in the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget.
Another key initiative is the Kigali Bulk Water Supply Project, which has received Rwf14 billion. The project is expected to significantly improve water distribution in different parts of Kigali, particularly in Gisozi and Nyarutarama, while also supporting the expansion of the Karenge Water Treatment Plant.
WASAC is also set to construct the Mutobo Water Treatment Plant, which is expected to produce 40,000 cubic metres of water per day. According to the utility company, the project will help address persistent water shortages in the City of Musanze as well as in the districts of Burera, Nyabihu, and parts of Rubavu.
Other major projects include the Sake Water Treatment Plant and the continued construction of the Mwange Water Plant, which is expected to supply 23,000 cubic metres of water daily once completed.
In the Southern Province, the Nyaruguru-Huye-Gisagara Water Supply Project is expected to produce 24,000 cubic metres of water per day, further strengthening access to clean water in the region.
WASAC also plans to intensify efforts to reduce non-revenue water, commonly referred to as water lost through leakages, illegal connections, and inefficiencies within the distribution network.
Beyond water supply projects, the corporation is investing heavily in sanitation and hygiene infrastructure. Planned initiatives include the construction of wastewater treatment plants as well as the continued rehabilitation and management of the Nduba landfill, which has been allocated Rwf12 billion in the 2026/2027 budget.
The projects are expected to play a critical role in improving living standards, supporting economic growth, and ensuring sustainable access to clean water and sanitation services for communities across Rwanda.
The Nzove water treatment plant is among those set to have their production capacity expanded.
Rwanda to accelerate major road and housing projects in 2026/27
Rwanda is expected to implement extensive road construction and housing development projects during the 2026/2027 fiscal year as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen infrastructure and accelerate economic growth.
The projects will focus on upgrading major transport networks, improving urban mobility, expanding regional connectivity, and enhancing housing and settlement planning across the country.
Among the key road infrastructure projects planned is the rehabilitation of several major paved highways, including the 45-kilometre Kigali–Muhanga road, one of the country’s busiest transport corridors. Other roads scheduled for upgrading include the 63-kilometre Base–Butaro road, the 53-kilometre Ngoma–Ramiro road, and the 33-kilometre Kibaya–Rukira–Nasho road.
The government also plans to rehabilitate the 10-kilometre Prince House–Giporoso–Masaka road in Kigali to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion within the capital city.
Under the Kigali Urban Transport Improvement (KUTI) project, major road junctions will be constructed at Chez Lando, Gishushu, and Sonatube, areas widely known for heavy traffic congestion.
Additional road projects include the construction of the 10.1-kilometre Zindiro–Masizi–Birembo–Kami–Gasanze road and the Cyamitsingi–Bibare–Zindiro road. Other planned infrastructure works include the Sashwara–Rega–Kabuhanga road, the Busasamana–Muhato road, the Base–Butaro–Kidaho road, and the Ngoma–Nyanza road.
The government is also moving forward with the construction of the 11.6-kilometre expressway linking Kigali to Kigali International Airport. The strategic project is expected to ease transportation to and from the airport while supporting the growth of business and tourism activities.
Additional investments will target cross-border roads connecting Rwanda to neighboring countries, as well as the rehabilitation of the Nyabugogo–Jabana and Nyacyonga–Mukoto roads, alongside several other transport infrastructure projects planned nationwide.
Authorities also announced that greater emphasis will be placed on maintaining and rehabilitating existing roads to ensure durability, improve road safety, and support efficient transportation services across the country.
Beyond road infrastructure, construction works on ports along Lake Kivu will continue, while feeder roads will also be developed in different parts of the country to improve mobility and facilitate trade in rural communities.
Meanwhile, the Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) revealed that several large-scale housing and urban development projects are planned for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. The projects will mainly focus on improving settlement planning, modern housing infrastructure, and urban development in different parts of the country, particularly in the City of Kigali.
The planned investments are expected to play a significant role in advancing Rwanda’s urbanization agenda, improving transportation systems, and enhancing the overall quality of infrastructure nationwide.
Members of Parliament in the Committee on Budget and State Assets are continuing their review of the draft national budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year.Hon. Uwamariya Odette, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Budget and State Assets. RTDA will continue constructing roads that will facilitate trade and improve connectivity. Renovation works on Huye district international stadium will continue.
Scientists from the University of Zurich and the University of Southern California found that transplanting specialised stem cells into the brains of mice helped rebuild damaged neural connections, restore blood vessels, and improve movement and coordination after a stroke.
These promising results have raised hope that similar techniques could one day be adapted for humans.
Stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is cut off, usually by a clot or bleeding, causing brain cells to die due to lack of oxygen.
In humans this often leads to long‑term disabilities, including paralysis, speech difficulties, memory problems, and loss of motor skills, because the brain typically has very limited ability to repair itself after injury.
Current treatments focus on preventing further damage, but until now there have been no proven therapies that can truly reverse existing brain loss.
In the new study, scientists used neural progenitor cells early‑stage cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells, which are adult human cells reprogrammed to behave like embryonic stem cells.
These cells were transplanted into the brains of mice one week after a stroke, which allowed them to survive, grow, and integrate into nearby brain tissue.
Over several weeks, many of these transplanted cells matured into functioning neurons and connected with existing brain cells, helping to rebuild neural networks that had previously been lost.
What made the findings particularly exciting was that the stem cell treatment also triggered other healing responses in the brain.
The treated mice showed the growth of new blood vessels in the damaged area, reduced inflammation, and a strengthened blood‑brain barrier a protective lining that helps keep harmful substances from entering brain tissue.
Scientists tracked improvements in movement and coordination using advanced motion tracking systems, and found that the mice treated with stem cells performed significantly better than untreated animals as time went on.
While these results are compelling, the research is still in early stages, and scientists note that additional work is needed before similar therapies could be tested in humans.
Some challenges include ensuring safety, verifying long‑term effectiveness, and determining how best to deliver the cells in a clinical setting. Despite these hurdles, the study represents one of the most promising advances yet in regenerative medicine for stroke recovery.
This breakthrough shows that stem cells have real potential to rebuild damaged brain tissue after stroke, a discovery that could transform how scientists approach one of the world’s leading causes of disability.
Scientists have discovered breakthrough stem cell therapy that could reverse stroke damage in animal models.
The commemoration took place on May 13, 2026, beginning with a flame of hope lighting ceremony, followed by a moment of silence in honour of the victims. The event was held at a memorial bearing the names of former SORAS employees, located at the headquarters of SanlamAllianz Rwanda.
Participants later proceeded to Nyanza Genocide Memorial in Kicukiro, where they laid wreaths and paid tribute to the victims buried there.
Speaking at the event, Ibuka Executive Secretary Ahishakiye Naphtal said SORAS’ history of employing Tutsi staff, and its continued remembrance of those who were killed, serves as an important lesson to companies and employees in general. He noted that during that period, many institutions in the country did not allow Tutsi to work.
“We appreciate that those we remember were among those who had the opportunity to get jobs, because in some institutions, being Tutsi made it impossible to be employed. Today, a company can appear to have been founded after the Genocide, yet it existed before it, built on a strong ideology that excluded Tutsi,” he said.
The Chairperson of the Board of SanlamAllianz Life Insurance PLC, Sebuhuzu Gisanabagabo, said remembrance is not just a ceremony but a responsibility and a value that helps build a better future for the country and prevent a return to its painful history.
“Remembering has deep meaning because we do not only remember numbers or names, but people who had lives, talents, professional skills and aspirations to build their country. We remember them to restore the dignity they were denied,” he said.
Kicukiro District official in charge of public services, Donatien Murenzi, urged young people to reject all forms of genocide ideology, to love their country, learn its history, and actively counter genocide denial and revisionism, especially on social media.
A representative of families who lost relatives working at SORAS, Uwonkunda Josiane, said the remembrance period remains emotionally difficult, but noted that SanlamAllianz continues to support the families of former employees.
In addition to the commemoration, SanlamAllianz Rwanda also donated Rwf 4 million to IBUKA to support health insurance coverage for some Genocide survivors.
So far, nine former SORAS employees, which later became SanlamAllianz, have been confirmed among those killed during the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994.
The flame of hope was lit at the SanlamAllianz General Insurance PLC headquarters during the commemoration of former SORAS employees killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.Families of former SORAS employees who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi honoured their loved ones and laid flowers at a memorial bearing their names.Employees of SanlamAllianz General Insurance Plc laid wreaths at graves containing the remains of victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.Employees of SanlamAllianz General Insurance Plc have marked the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.SanlamAllianz staff also visited Nyanza Genocide Memorial in Kicukiro District, where they paid tribute to victims laid to rest there.Kicukiro District official in charge of public services, Donatien Murenzi, urged young people to reject all forms of genocide ideology.Chairperson of the Board of SanlamAllianz General Insurance Rwanda, Dr Sebuhuzu Gisanabagabo, said remembrance is about restoring dignity to people who were deprived of their lives.
Against such a backdrop, the world is looking to the summit to send a clear signal that China and the United States are capable of managing differences, expanding cooperation and maintaining global stability.
From global trade and financial markets to climate governance and artificial intelligence, few major international issues can be effectively addressed without coordination between Beijing and Washington.
This is precisely why stable China-U.S. relations are of paramount importance — not only to the two countries, but to the world at large.
Since Trump returned to the White House, despite frictions in trade and technology, China and the United States have managed to maintain communication and prevent disputes from spiraling out of control. Head-of-state diplomacy has provided crucial strategic guidance in stabilizing relations at critical junctures.
Experience has repeatedly shown that when China and the United States strengthen dialogue and cooperation, the global economy gains confidence and international tensions ease. When communication breaks down, uncertainty abounds and spreads far beyond the bilateral sphere.
China has approached relations with the United States with consistency and a strong sense of responsibility as a major country. Beijing has emphasized that the two sides should uphold the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit — principles that reflect both the hard-earned lessons of decades of interaction and the practical realities of today’s world.
China understands clearly that competition between major countries is inevitable. But competition does not necessarily lead to confrontation, much less conflict. Managing differences through dialogue is not a sign of weakness; it is the rational choice expected of responsible major countries.
At the same time, China has continued to demonstrate openness to cooperation. Economic ties between the two countries remain deeply intertwined. Cooperation in areas such as counternarcotics, people-to-people exchanges and sub-national cooperation is also ongoing. These interactions underscore a simple reality: China-U.S. cooperation serves the interests of both peoples and the needs of the international community.
Of course, differences remain. Issues related to trade, technology and security continue to test the relationship. History has shown that unilateral pressure, attempts at “decoupling,” or zero-sum thinking cannot provide lasting solutions. The nature of China-U.S. economic relations is fundamentally one of mutual benefit. Trade and technology wars produce no real winners.
For bilateral ties to move forward steadily, both sides must manage disagreements on the basis of equality and mutual respect. China welcomes a confident, open and prosperous United States.
Likewise, Washington should view China’s development in a rational and objective manner, respect China’s core interests, and work with China to expand areas of cooperation while properly managing differences.
The world today faces mounting challenges: sluggish economic recovery, geopolitical conflicts, climate risks and rapid technological disruption. The international community increasingly looks to major countries for stability, coordination and leadership.
As permanent members of the UN Security Council and the world’s two largest economies, China and the United States have a special responsibility to provide greater certainty and more public goods to the world.
A single summit will not resolve every issue between Beijing and Washington. But it can help strengthen communication, rebuild confidence and reaffirm a basic truth: stable China-U.S. relations are essential not only to the interests of both countries, but also to global peace and prosperity.
This research highlights a warming process that has been difficult to detect but may play a surprisingly large role in how ice sheets break down in a warming world.
Unlike melting caused by rising air temperatures or surface water runoff, this warming is happening from below the ice shelves massive floating extensions of the Antarctic ice sheet that act as natural “brakes,” slowing the flow of inland ice into the sea.
What researchers have found are long channel‑like formations in the underside of ice shelves that can trap relatively warm ocean water.
Instead of warmer water flowing away, these channels hold heat close against the ice, causing faster and more efficient melting from below.
This form of heat being trapped underneath the ice means that even ice regions once thought to be relatively cold and stable may be far more vulnerable than previously believed.
In these channel systems, warm water lingers and can melt ice at rates much higher than normal locally increasing melt many times over.
If these ice shelves thin and weaken, they are less able to hold back the enormous glaciers behind them. Those glaciers could then move more quickly into the ocean, directly adding to rising sea levels.
Current climate and sea‑level models may underestimate this process, because they do not fully account for the way ocean water circulates beneath ice shelves.
The discovery suggests that global sea‑level rise predictions may need to be revised to include this deeper, hidden source of melting.
With rising ocean heat pushing deeper toward Antarctica, this hidden mechanism could make future sea‑level rise faster and more severe than scientists have forecasted in many scenarios.
The implications reach far beyond Antarctica itself. Rising sea levels pose serious threats to coastal communities worldwide, impacting infrastructure, ecosystems, freshwater supplies, and millions of people living near oceans.
Understanding these newly uncovered melting processes is therefore critical for more accurate climate projections and planning for a future in which sea level continues to rise.
Research has revealed how warm water beneath Antarctica could rapidly increase global sea levels.
Transformation not seen in a century is accelerating across the globe, and the international situation is fluid and turbulent, said Xi.
“Can China and the United States overcome the Thucydides Trap and create a new paradigm of major-country relations? Can we meet global challenges together and provide greater stability for the world? Can we build a bright future together for our bilateral relations in the interest of the well-being of the two peoples and the future of humanity? These are the questions vital to history, to the world and to the people,” said Xi.
They are the questions of the times that the leaders of major countries need to answer together, he added.
“I look forward to working together with you to set the course and steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relations, so as to make 2026 a historic, landmark year that opens up a new chapter in China-U.S. relations,” he said.
“I have agreed with President Trump on a new vision of building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability,” Xi said.
The new vision will provide strategic guidance for bilateral relations over the next three years and beyond, and should be welcomed by the people of both countries as well as the international community, he said.
The “constructive strategic stability” should be a positive stability with cooperation as the mainstay, a sound stability with moderate competition, a constant stability with manageable differences, and an enduring stability with promises of peace, Xi said.
The building of a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability should not be a mere slogan, but concrete action taken by both sides toward the same goal, he added.
China-U.S. economic ties are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, said Xi. “Where disagreements and frictions exist, equal-footed consultation is the only right choice,” he said.
Xi revealed that the economic and trade teams of the two countries produced “generally balanced and positive outcomes” in the latest round of bilateral trade talks on Wednesday.
“This is good news for the people of the two countries and the world,” he said, calling on the two sides to sustain the good momentum that they have worked hard to create.
Noting that China will only open its door wider, Xi said American companies are deeply involved in China’s reform and opening up, and the U.S. side is welcome to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation.
“The two sides should implement the important consensus we have reached, and make better use of communication channels in the political, diplomatic and military-to-military fields,” Xi said.
The two countries should also expand exchanges and cooperation in areas such as the economy and trade, health, agriculture, tourism, people-to-people ties and law enforcement, he added.
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)
Nearly 50 years since its finale, fans continue to wonder about the lives of its beloved cast members and their journeys after the show.
Mary Tyler Moore, the star who played Mary Richards, became a cultural icon through her portrayal of an independent woman focused on her career.
Moore’s career flourished post-show, with notable roles in films like Ordinary People, earning her an Oscar nomination. She also became a passionate advocate for diabetes awareness. Moore passed away in 2017, but her legacy as a trailblazer for women in the media continues.
Ed Asner, who portrayed the gruff but caring news director Lou Grant, enjoyed a long career after the show. He starred in the spinoff Lou Grant and voiced beloved characters in movies like Up. Asner remained active in television and was known for his activism. He passed away in 2021 at 91, leaving behind an influential career.
Gavin MacLeod, who played the kind-hearted Murray Slaughter, found continued success on The Love Boat. His role as Captain Merrill Stubing solidified his place in TV history. MacLeod also authored a memoir and remained involved in show business until his death in 2021 at 90.
Cloris Leachman portrayed Phyllis Lindstrom, Rhoda’s quirky mother, and brought a unique comedic touch to the show. Leachman went on to have a distinguished career in both television and film, winning nine Emmy Awards throughout her life. She passed away in 2021 at 94, leaving behind a rich legacy.
Betty White, known for her role as the sweet and manipulative Sue Ann Nivens, continued to capture hearts with her portrayal of Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls. White’s career spanned decades, and she remained a beloved figure in Hollywood until her death in 2021 at 99.
Other cast members like Ted Knight, Valerie Harper, and John Amos also enjoyed fruitful careers. The Mary Tyler Moore Show made significant contributions to television, and its cast continues to be celebrated for breaking barriers and creating iconic, timeless characters.
Five decades after The Mary Tyler Moore Show first aired, the cast’s influence on television, comedy and American pop culture continues to resonate across generations.
Kagame made the remarks during a conversation with CNN correspondent, Eleni Giokos at the opening of Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali on Wednesday, May 14, 2026.
When asked about the often chaotic and undignified tone of social media used by global leaders, Kagame offered a calm and pragmatic view.
“The media has been democratized. I think it is important,” he said. “Everyone can express themselves and they will be heard. If you are wrong, there will be somebody to tell you, no, no, no, that’s not right. When it is right, people will say, wait a minute, I think there is a point here that we should be thinking about.”
Kagame acknowledged that social media lacks the decorum of traditional communication but argued it has opened up space and broken old conditioning.
He said the platform allows people to receive both criticism and advice directly.
“It has been so open that we have gone beyond having this narrow sense of being guided to things without sometimes thinking,” he noted.
When pressed on whether some of the things he sees on social media shock him, Kagame replied calmly: “I am not shocked. I said I have been immunized today. I am not shocked. I understand where the world we live in. It has changed.”
He added that after the last 30 years in leadership, he has come to accept that many things that would once have been shocking no longer are.
Leaders, he suggested, should scan information, make sense of it, and decide how to use it responsibly.
The President’s comments reflect a measured approach to the digital public square, contrasting with many leaders who often complain about or avoid social media altogether.
Kagame praised social media as a democratized platform for global expression and accountability during a conversation with CNN correspondent.
