33 h. ago China to remove tariffs on nearly all goods from Africa as both criticise US

Twenty more African countries, mostly from the continent’s middle-income nations, are set to gain access to the world’s largest consumer market duty-free as Beijing plans to remove tariffs for all products from every African nation except eSwatini. The measure was announced as African ministers joined Beijing at a meeting in central China affiliated with the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Amid the tariff war, representatives from China and African nations accused the United States of...

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41 h. ago China and South Africa strengthen defense ties at 10th meeting

China and South Africa strengthen defense ties at 10th meeting  ecns.cn

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54 h. ago China, Africa push implementation of FOCAC Beijing Summit outcomes

China, Africa push implementation of FOCAC Beijing Summit outcomes  Xinhua

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59 h. ago This move by China in Africa is making US restless, top American military official claims Beijing is copying Washington's..., aim is to...

This move by China in Africa is making US restless, top American military official claims Beijing is copying Washington's..., aim is to...  DNA India

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3 d. ago China backs South Africa against ‘hegemony and bullying’ amid US tensions

Beijing is ready to work with South Africa to oppose global “hegemony and bullying”, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun said on Tuesday, amid growing tensions between Pretoria and Washington over South Africa’s ties to Russia and controversial US asylum policies. The remarks came during a meeting in Beijing with General Rudzani Maphwanya, chief of the South African National Defence Force, according to a statement released by China’s Ministry of National Defence. It was Dong’s first public...

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4 d. ago China's Investment Pivot and Africa’s Industrial Prospects: Any Hope for African “Flying Geese”?

China's Investment Pivot and Africa’s Industrial Prospects: Any Hope for African “Flying Geese”?  Center For Global Development

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6 d. ago China’s increased training of African military, arms sales and aid ‘concerns’ US

An increasing number of African military officers receiving training in China has concerned the Pentagon, with a top US military chief saying the PLA was replicating its training programmes for African personnel. Meanwhile, Beijing is expanding its footprint in Africa with a combination of military aid, training and arms sales in ways that experts warn could erode US influence. General Michael Langley, who leads the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), warned that China was replicating its training...

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8 d. ago China's BYD to nearly triple South Africa dealers' network by next year

China's BYD to nearly triple South Africa dealers' network by next year  Reuters

Economics

1 week ago US steps up contest with China in Africa by counting ambassadors’ business deals

The US State Department has introduced performance metrics for American ambassadors in Africa to evaluate them based on the number of business deals they make as part of the US government’s new “trade, not aid” approach. Within its first 100 days, President Donald Trump’s second administration secured 33 deals worth US$6 billion across the continent, announced Troy Fitrell, senior US official for the Bureau of African Affairs, at the launch of the bureau in mid-May. The US’ new commercial...

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1 week ago Chinese spies at Stanford? US tightens visa policies over espionage fears

Chinese spies at Stanford University. American and Chinese pawns for Beijing at Duke Kunshan. Chinese student scouts near a military site in Michigan. These are some of the “bombshell” allegations that have been fuelling online buzz and US government efforts to sever educational ties between the US and China in recent months. A day after The Stanford Review – a student-run conservative newspaper – published a report on May 7 alleging that Beijing was conducting a “widespread...

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2 w. ago Africa: Chinese FM and African Envoys Mark Africa Day in Beijing, Pledge Stronger China

Africa: Chinese FM and African Envoys Mark Africa Day in Beijing, Pledge Stronger China-Africa Ties  allAfrica.com

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2 w. ago China pivots to Africa as it shifts EV gears in face of EU, US tariffs

China pivots to Africa as it shifts EV gears in face of EU, US tariffs  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago US Military Pullback in Africa Opens Door for China and Russia

US Military Pullback in Africa Opens Door for China and Russia  Newsweek

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2 w. ago Congo eyes U.S. minerals deal by June amid China competition

Congo eyes U.S. minerals deal by June amid China competition  Business Insider Africa

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2 w. ago China and Africa celebrate deepening ties at Africa Day in Beijing

China and Africa celebrate deepening ties at Africa Day in Beijing  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago Chinese factories at home, in Africa in Canadian’s dramatic photos

Chinese factories at home, in Africa in Canadian’s dramatic photos  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago South Africa downgrades Taiwan’s representative office as it deepens ties with Beijing

South Africa’s decision to remove Taiwan’s diplomatic status and move its office from Pretoria to Johannesburg viewed as a nod to Beijing.

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3 w. ago China turns to PPPs as a ‘yellow brick road’ solution to fund big projects in Africa

Chinese companies will team up with African governments to fund infrastructure while reducing financial risk and easing debt pressure.

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3 w. ago China turns to PPPs as a ‘yellow brick road’ solution to fund projects in Africa

China turns to PPPs as a ‘yellow brick road’ solution to fund projects in Africa  South China Morning Post

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4 w. ago Chinese defence firm strikes arms deal with Nigeria, deepening ties with Africa

Chinese defence firm strikes arms deal with Nigeria, deepening ties with Africa  South China Morning Post

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