5 d. ago Hong Kong to showcase 4,000 years of ancient Egypt, reinforcing belt and road ties

A nearly three-metre-tall (9.8-foot) statue of Tutankhamun, ancient Egyptian jewellery and other historical artefacts covering 4,000 years of history will be exhibited in Hong Kong next month, as ties between China and the African nation deepen under the Belt and Road Initiative. The exhibition, titled “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums”, will be held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from November for nine months. It is also organised in anticipation of the 70th anniversary...

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6 d. ago South African rand steady amid safe‑haven rush on US–China strains

South African rand steady amid safe‑haven rush on US–China strains  Reuters

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1 week ago Why Kenya’s swap of dollar loans for Chinese yuan offers more than debt relief

Kenya has converted its US dollar-denominated railway loans from China into the Chinese yuan, not only securing debt relief but also fitting into Beijing’s long-term goal of internationalising its currency. Analysts said the decision, announced by Kenya last week, paved the way for other debt-stressed African countries and could ultimately draw them closer to China. Kenyan Treasury Minister John Mbadi said on Tuesday that the country’s US$5 billion Chinese railway loans had been converted to...

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2 w. ago Demise of US trade deal AGOA pushes Africa further into China’s orbit

The apparent collapse of a 25-year tariff-free trade pact between the United States and Africa symbolises an American retreat, according to observers, who say the shift is paving the way for China to deepen its influence across the continent. The Clinton-era African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expired on September 30 after Congress failed to pass a renewal bill, leaving more than 6,000 African exports, such as apparel and textiles, subject to higher US tariffs. The resulting economic...

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2 w. ago Inside China’s African Rail Projects: A Translator’s Unexpected Video Diary

Inside China’s African Rail Projects: A Translator’s Unexpected Video Diary  The China-Global South Project

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3 w. ago Nigeria Considers Certifying China’s C919 Jet for Airlines as African Aviation Sector Expands and Ties with Beijing Strengthen

Nigeria Considers Certifying China’s C919 Jet for Airlines as African Aviation Sector Expands and Ties with Beijing Strengthen  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago The African Development Fund Replenishment: China and the Procurement Paradox

The African Development Fund Replenishment: China and the Procurement Paradox  Center For Global Development

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