China in Africa

Chinese smuggling rings have been instrumental in the illegal trafficking of rosewood. They also provide support to terrorist groups in West Africa and Mozambique.

Viewing China’s relations with individual African states as a single unified policy is misleading both for China and for those watching from afar.

Over the past two decades, Beijing has financed and built at least 15 parliament buildings in African nations. These projects carry hidden costs that extend far beyond their initial construction.

Taiwan’s last foothold on the continent is built on personalized diplomacy with Eswatini’s absolute monarch.

Insights from Dawn Murphy.

Is Beijing’s rumored plan for a base in the African country moving closer to fruition?

Beijing’s motivations concerning the conflict resolution in Niger include a mix of economic, political and reputational drivers.

There are substantial commonalities in Beijing’s engagement between the two regions, but also differences that provide insights into how China-based entities make, and adapt, policies.

Tanzania’s skepticism toward China has opened new space for India to upgrade a longstanding partnership.

The Zambian president’s visit to China moved the relationship beyond debt and reset to a focus on growth.

Across the continent, China is doubling down on energy investments even in the face of local opposition and violent conflict.