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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.