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China in Africa
Does China Have a Looming Africa Problem?
By Porter Morgan and Jason Nicholson
Some of China's closest partners on the continent are now facing domestic instability.
Can Japan Challenge China in Africa?
By Jonathan Connars
A recent meeting captures the ongoing rivalry between the two Asian giants playing out there.
Learning From China’s Foreign Aid Model
By Ron Matthews, Xiaojuan Ping, and Li Ling
China's aid strategy contradicts the Western approach, but is arguably more effective in achieving development goals.
Is China Ready for a Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe?
By Samuel Ramani
The strong relationship has soured in recent months thanks to controversial policies from Zimbabwe's leader.
China in Africa, Part III: The Ugly
By David Volodzko
Untangling the diverse threads that make up the "China in Africa" narrative is a herculean task.
China in Africa, Part I: The Good
By David Volodzko
A closer look at the fact and fiction surrounding China's involvement on the continent.
Why China's Djibouti Presence Matters
By Johannes Feige
Beijing's growing role there has broader strategic implications.
Debunking the Myths of Chinese Investment in Africa
By Jonathan Dove
Some of the assumptions about China’s presence in Africa appear unfounded.
Zimbabwe: China’s ‘All-Weather’ Friend in Africa
By Samuel Ramani
While many worry about China's economy, Zimbabwe adopts the yuan as its international currency.
China-Mali Relations After the Bamako Attacks
By Benjamin David Baker
Chinese companies have a surprisingly large stake in Mali. How could this relationship unfold in the future?
After Deadly Attack in Mali, How Will China Protect Its Citizens Abroad?
By Benjamin David Baker
The al-Qaeda attack on the Radisson Blu hotel in Mali’s capital left 3 Chinese citizens dead. How will Beijing react?
An 'African Lion' Economy Learns from the Asian Tigers
By Benjamin David Baker and Jonathan Baker
Africa’s fastest growing economy takes a leaf out of South Korea and Taiwan’s book.
U.S. Asia Policy: The Africa-Asia Angle
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insights from U.S. Ambassador Cameron Hume.
China: Embracing Africa, But Not Africans
By Paul R. Burgman Jr.
The next step for Beijing in its Africa relations is better people-to-people relations.
China and India: A Balancing Act in Africa
By Pushan Das
China and India have both committed troops to South Sudan—a symbol of the two countries’ intensifying stand-off.
South Africa and the Allure of Chinese Investment
By Narayani Basu
Despite worries about his country’s dependence on Chinese largesse, Jacob Zuma signs some major deals on a recent visit.
India's Big African Opportunity
By Tim Steinecke
The postponed India-Africa Forum Summit remains an important opportunity for both players.
China’s Emergency Relief to South Sudan
By Zhou Hang
Beijing has been quietly ramping up its aid to the war-torn country.
How Much Can China Offer in Africa’s Ebola Crisis?
By Yanzhong Huang
A lot, according to Chinese state media. The reality is more complicated.
China's Evolving Role in the Fight Against Ebola
By Ankit Panda
Beijing's reaction to Africa's most serious public health crisis in years represents a shift in its humanitarian policy.
China’s Model for Africa
By Sara Hsu
Western criticism of China’s approach to Africa is misplaced, but Beijing should place more emphasis on labor relations.
Can the US Woo Africa From China?
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck discuss U.S.-China competition in Africa.
Can the US and China Cooperate on Development in Africa?
By Ankit Panda
China has invited the United States to cooperate bilaterally on international development aid in Africa.
China and the US Compete for Influence in Africa
By Lauren Dickey
The US has some catching up to do, and this week's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit is but a beginning.