Chinese investment in Africa

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Mines, Money, Mandarin: China in Zambia

By Arran Elcoate

October 05, 2018

China’s presence in Africa has been unfairly vilified. In Zambia, however, this criticism is unusually apt.

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September 26, 2018

China’s Empty Promises of Green Energy for Africa

Despite a verbal emphasis on renewables, most Chinese energy financing in Africa goes to coal, oil, and gas.

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China’s Empty Promises of Green Energy for Africa

September 05, 2018

Are Chinese Loans To Africa Good or Bad? That’s The Wrong Question.

The right question is what African leaders will do to demand what Africans need.

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Are Chinese Loans To Africa Good or Bad? That’s The Wrong Question.

September 05, 2018

FOCAC 2018: Rebranding China in Africa

Slight shifts in focus reveal China's attempts to shed accusations of “neocolonialism” once and for all.

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FOCAC 2018: Rebranding China in Africa

July 31, 2018

China’s Belt and Road Makes Inroads in Africa

In Senegal, Rwanda, and Mauritius, China pursues Belt and Road agreements -- with mixed success.

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China’s Belt and Road Makes Inroads in Africa

March 16, 2018

‘We Are Chinese’: How China Is Influencing Sierra Leone’s Presidential Election

China is playing an unusually direct role in Sierra Leone's presidential campaign.

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‘We Are Chinese’: How China Is Influencing Sierra Leone’s Presidential Election

February 13, 2018

China and Ethiopia, Part 1: The Light Railway System

Time is ticking to repay Ethiopia's light rail debt, which is not going to be easy without making sufficient profit.

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China and Ethiopia, Part 1: The Light Railway System

February 09, 2018

Rebutting Spying Allegations, China Pledges to Be Africa's 'Most Reliable' Partner

The chair of the African Union Commission visits China after a report claims Beijing bugged the AU building.

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Rebutting Spying Allegations, China Pledges to Be Africa's 'Most Reliable' Partner

July 12, 2017

China Officially Sets Up Its First Overseas Base in Djibouti

China sends military personnel to its new base, designed to support Chinese missions in Africa and the Middle East.

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China Officially Sets Up Its First Overseas Base in Djibouti

June 14, 2017

Sudan: China's Original Foothold in Africa

Thanks in part to U.S. neglect, China's footprint in Sudan has grown exponentially over the past 20 years.

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Sudan: China's Original Foothold in Africa

June 09, 2017

Why Chinese Infrastructure Loans in Africa Represent a Brand-New Type of Neocolonialism

How will African countries repay massive debts to China?

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Why Chinese Infrastructure Loans in Africa Represent a Brand-New Type of Neocolonialism

April 11, 2017

China in Africa: What's the Real Story?

Perceptions of China's role on the continent depend on who's telling the stories.

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China in Africa: What's the Real Story?

March 01, 2017

Morocco: China's Gateway to Africa?

Morocco is actively courting more Chinese investment and closer ties.

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Morocco: China's Gateway to Africa?

December 07, 2016

China's Zimbabwe Risk

Political infighting in Zimbabwe threatens China's investments and interests in its "all-weather friend."

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China's Zimbabwe Risk

October 28, 2016

Cape Verde: A Blueprint for China's Positive Role in Africa

Why is China so interested in one of Africa's smallest countries?

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Cape Verde: A Blueprint for China's Positive Role in Africa

September 29, 2016

'China Inc.' Becomes China the Builder in Africa

Chinese loans in Africa mostly go toward building roads, railways, and power lines, not extracting resources.

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'China Inc.' Becomes China the Builder in Africa

September 19, 2016

Does China Have a Looming Africa Problem?

Some of China's closest partners on the continent are now facing domestic instability.

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Does China Have a Looming Africa Problem?

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