China-Africa trade

Wang’s visits to Namibia, the Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria set the tone for key African aspirations for relations with China in 2025.

While FOCAC showcased ambitious plans for mutual economic growth, a more intricate dynamic lies beneath, reminiscent of an octopus’ embrace – tightening, entangling, and often constricting. 

Achieving the target requires more than doubling the current $9 billion in agricultural exports from Africa to China. This is ambitious, but attainable with strategic efforts. 

The trend toward diversification could also be a bellwether for China’s relationship with other African countries.

The example of South Africa’s famous tea variety speaks to unfinished business in expanding African exports to China – including Beijing’s recognition of African Geographical Indications.

The third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) will need to build on past lessons and successes to really reshape China-Africa trade.

For African governments, China’s party congress is about more than Xi Jinping.

A focus on a supposed drop in Chinese financing overlooks the commitment to strengthen relations in other key areas of importance to African leaders.

The case of Africa’s agricultural exports to China highlights the progress made through FOCAC agreements -- and the road still left to travel.

There are two possible explanations for the EU’s new connectivity strategy: one focused on China, and the other on the EU itself.

The biggest beneficiary of the new trade bloc may be China rather than Africa.

China’s shipping delays to African countries in particular are the result of global trends. They need a global solution.