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Africa
China's Deft Sudan Diplomacy
China has sought to bolster its ties to South Sudan while not damaging its longer and closer relationship with the north.
Plenty of Fish in the Sea? Food Security in the Indian Ocean
Climate change along with illegal, unreported and overfishing could disturb a vital balance in the Indian Ocean.
China's Chad Courtship
With an eye on oil, China has been keen to court Chad. Ties are a microcosm of Beijing’s Africa role.
Is Africa the Next Asia?
Africa was once dismissed by some as the “hopeless continent.” But healthy economic growth has had some nations’ leaders looking east for inspiration.
India Boosts Africa Presence
India has been a latecomer to Africa. But with an eye on China, it has been boosting trade and bilateral ties.
China’s Development Diplomacy
Beijing must recognize the consequences of its engagement in countries where peace is fragile and act accordingly. But the West also has a mixed record.
Why China Succeeds in Africa
China’s investment in Africa is far more nuanced than cozying up to dictators. Rather than indulging in alarmism, the West could learn something.
China’s Achilles’ Heel
With little in the way of force projection, China’s dependence on natural resources in unstable parts of the world could undercut its economic ambitions. There are limits to freeriding.
China and Non-intervention
He Wenping, director of African Studies at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, discusses non-intervention.
China's Role in Africa
He Wenping, Director of African Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, discusses China’s role in Africa.
China in Africa
The Diplomat’s David Cohen will speak with China in Africa expert He Wenping. Please send your questions.
Is China’s Africa Safari Faltering?
China’s willingness to invest in Africa’s has benefited the continent as well as itself. But if it doesn’t respond to growing mass political consciousness, it may all unravel.