3 h. ago Africa and China: Turning FOCAC’s Strategic Upgrades Into Real Outcomes

Africa and China: Turning FOCAC’s Strategic Upgrades Into Real Outcomes  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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3 d. ago Trump’s Brics wrath: will India be caught out by tariff threat?

US President Donald Trump’s threat to slap an additional 10 per cent tariff on Brics nations may be more of a strategic warning rather than a prelude to action – and is not expected to disrupt India’s efforts to finalise a trade pact with Washington, according to analysts. In a speech on Tuesday, Trump accused the 10-member bloc – comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, alongside newer entrants such as Iran, Egypt and Indonesia – of undermining the United States and seeking to...

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4 d. ago Chinese nationals in Africa ‘vulnerable to kidnappings’ as cases rise

Chinese nationals are being targeted by kidnappers in African countries as more investors are drawn to the continent in areas ranging from infrastructure development to minerals extraction. Cases of kidnapping for ransom are being seen across Africa. China’s embassy in South Africa issued a warning on Sunday about a rise in kidnappings of Chinese women. In Somalia and Ghana, piracy cases targeting Chinese fishing vessels have involved ransom demands. And the Democratic Republic of Congo and...

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6 d. ago Inside China’s Power Play: Understanding the Institutions Behind Africa’s Energy Projects

Inside China’s Power Play: Understanding the Institutions Behind Africa’s Energy Projects  The China-Global South Project

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7 d. ago China’s Travel Boom Reaches Africa in 2025 with Soaring Demand for Wildlife Safaris in Kenya, Cultural Luxury in Morocco, and Scenic Escapes in South Africa

China’s Travel Boom Reaches Africa in 2025 with Soaring Demand for Wildlife Safaris in Kenya, Cultural Luxury in Morocco, and Scenic Escapes in South Africa  Travel And Tour World

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8 d. ago Inside China and Tanzania’s ‘very special’ ties – found nowhere else in Africa

Over the past two decades, China has considerably broadened its military and security diplomacy throughout Africa, establishing ties with 53 countries, excluding eSwatini. Observers say that of those countries, Tanzania stands out as an exceptionally strong and enduring military partner for Beijing, with more than 90 per cent of its military arms from China. According to a study released last month by the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies, Tanzania has “a very special relationship” with the...

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1 week ago Understanding China’s Role in Africa’s Power Sector: A New Series from the China Global South Project

Understanding China’s Role in Africa’s Power Sector: A New Series from the China Global South Project  The China-Global South Project

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1 week ago Kenya Airways to Launch New Direct Flights Between Nairobi and Beijing by the Next Year, Strengthening China

Kenya Airways to Launch New Direct Flights Between Nairobi and Beijing by the Next Year, Strengthening China-Africa Aviation and Tourism  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Is this the copper century? China moves to shore up supplies from Africa

Lithium and cobalt may have dominated the rush for critical minerals for EV batteries, solar and defence systems, but now copper is emerging as a key element in the green energy transition. Recognising this, China is strategically positioning itself to secure copper supplies, especially from Africa, investing heavily in mining and processing facilities. While the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia have long been China’s top destinations, Botswana is now also becoming a significant...

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2 w. ago View / To beat China in Africa, US should deploy American businesses

View / To beat China in Africa, US should deploy American businesses  Semafor

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2 w. ago Ghana at loggerheads with China over rampant illegal gold mining

China and Ghana, Africa’s largest gold producer, are embroiled in a diplomatic row over the rampant problem of illegal gold mining, known as “galamsey”. As global gold prices soar, a growing number of Chinese firms are investing billions of dollars in Ghana’s lucrative gold sector. However, the alleged involvement of Chinese nationals in illicit mining operations has ignited major debate. It has prompted the Chinese ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, to push back against accusations that Chinese...

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2 w. ago China and South Africa Forge Stronger Tourism Ties with Exciting New Opportunities for Travelers

China and South Africa Forge Stronger Tourism Ties with Exciting New Opportunities for Travelers  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago The Guardian view on China, Africa and disappearing donkeys: an unexpected crisis offers a clue to perils ahead

The Guardian view on China, Africa and disappearing donkeys: an unexpected crisis offers a clue to perils ahead  The Guardian

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2 w. ago Tributes paid to hero Chinese doctor who drowned after saving woman in Tanzania

China has paid tribute to a Chinese doctor in Tanzania who died saving a woman in distress in the sea, saying his heroism exemplified the deep China-Africa friendship and the dedication of Chinese medical teams. Zhang Junqiao, a 38-year-old anaesthesiologist working in Tanzania as part of a Chinese medical team, went to the aid of the drowning Tanzanian woman off Dar es Salaam on June 15. Images from the scene showed Zhang keeping her afloat while helping her into a life jacket moments before he...

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3 w. ago China’s payment system spreads across Africa and Asia amid US trade war

China’s payment system spreads across Africa and Asia amid US trade war  South China Morning Post

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4 w. ago Africa looks to China as preferred and reliable development partner

Africa looks to China as preferred and reliable development partner  China Daily

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