China-Africa relations

There is a shift underway in China’s Global South diplomacy, as Beijing seeks to compensate for less financial firepower by focusing more on governance and capacity building. 

It’s no coincidence that China’s new push in the island nation focuses on energy and digital development.

The South African president’s visit was a microcosm of the priorities in China’s relations with African states.

Despite criticism and skepticism, China seems to be Africa’s last hope, if not its best bet.

Despite the broad scope of topics covered at FOCAC, one crucial area remains notably underrepresented: mining and critical minerals. 

Growing numbers of Chinese universities are drawing students from partner regions such as Africa with science-focused programs. 

Wang Yi’s inaugural trip of 2024 will touch on diplomacy, economics, and security issues on the African continent. 

Despite much talk of a slowdown, there is reason to believe that Chinese loans to African countries will increase in 2024.

The experiences of young Chinese professionals provide an additional layer of complexity to the relations between China and Lusophone Africa.

There has been much talk of a perceived slowdown in BRI lending, but African leaders are still looking to China to advance development goals.

A brief meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit was the first chance for many African leaders to speak with Xi Jinping since the pandemic began.