China’s Wagner? Beijing Establishes Private Security Company in Myanmar
December 2nd, 2024
Via Geopolitical Monitor, an article on China’s use of a private security company in Myanmar: China is collaborating with the Myanmar military junta to establish a joint security company to protect Chinese investments and personnel in Myanmar. On October 22, 2024, the junta formed a working committee to draft a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the initiative, […]
Read more »Colombia Expands Commercial Ties with China Amid Belt and Road Concerns
November 28th, 2024
Via Finance Colombia, an article on Colombia’s growing BRI ties with China: The Colombian government continues to enhance its commercial and industrial ties with China, as evidenced by the recent visit of Luis Carlos Reyes Hernández, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, to Shanghai. The visit aimed to promote investment opportunities in areas such as […]
Read more »Between China and the EU: A Race to Exploit the Fish-Rich Waters of Western Sahara
November 27th, 2024
Via The Africa Report, an article on the race to exploit the fish?rich waters of Western Sahara: Lying in wait for several years, Beijing, which operates several fishing vessels in Morocco, is preparing to step up its game – much to the dismay of the European Union, whose Court of Justice has just annulled agreements […]
Read more »Masdar and Silk Road Fund Sign Co-investment Agreement for Renewable Energy Projects
November 25th, 2024
Via Masdar, an article on growing investment ties between the UAE and China: Silk Road Fund intends to invest up to RMB 20 billion (equivalent to USD 2.8 billion) in projects alongside Masdar Collaboration will focus on projects primarily in the developing world and global south Aligns with Silk Road Fund’s goal to provide investment […]
Read more »Orbán Turns To China To Boost Recession-Hit Hungary
November 23rd, 2024
Courtesy of The Financial Times, an article on Hungary, which has captured more than a quarter of Chinese capital flowing into Europe since 2022: Viktor Orbán has turned Hungary into the main home for Chinese capital in Europe, capturing more than a quarter of all Chinese investment coming into the continent over the past two […]
Read more »DRC’s Gecamines Offers $1M To Block Chinese Deal with Cobalt Miner Chemaf
November 23rd, 2024
Via Reuters, a report on a contested DRC mining project: Chemaf cash crunch worsens as Norinco deal stalls US officials say alternative to Norinco must be found, source says Gecamines says China’s Norinco will not buy Chemaf assets The Democratic Republic of Congo’s state miner Gecamines is offering $1 million to buy cobalt and copper […]
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