Africa, China, and the Race for Critical Minerals: A New Focus for FOCAC?
August 30th, 2024
Courtesy of The Diplomat, an article on the potential of the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation to play a role in the global critical mineral race: As Beijing prepares for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), scheduled to take place from September 4 to 6, there is a sense of anticipation […]
Read more »Tracking China’s Control of Overseas Ports
August 28th, 2024
Via Council on Foreign Relations, analysis of China’s growing maritime influence via investments in strategic overseas ports: This interactive map tracks China’s growing maritime influence through investments in strategic overseas ports. Users can plot the location of each port and view satellite images alongside detailed information on the share of Chinese ownership, the total amount […]
Read more »China Conquers Mexico’s Automotive Market, and the US Is Worried
August 28th, 2024
Via Wired, a look at how – led by the automaker BYD – China has established itself as the main car supplier in Mexico: China has positioned itself as the main car supplier in Mexico, with exports reaching $4.6 billion in 2023, according to data from Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy. The Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Honda […]
Read more »Can Cooperation Solve Cambodia’s Canal Conundrum?
August 28th, 2024
Via East Asia Forum, commentary on tensions surrounding Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal which is backed by China: Cambodia’s US$1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal, backed by China, aims to reshape regional logistics and reduce reliance on Vietnam’s maritime routes. While the Belt and Road Initiative-backed project promises enhanced connectivity, it has raised security concerns about its […]
Read more »Growing but Limited: Iranian Economic Relations with China
August 28th, 2024
Via Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies, analysis of the growing dependence of the Iranian economy on China: The tightening of relations between China and Iran is considered one of the main factors preventing the collapse of Iran’s economy, which has been subject to sanctions since the United States withdrew from the nuclear agreement in […]
Read more »Chinese Firm Signs MoU To Build Modern Oil Refinery In South Sudan
August 28th, 2024
Via Xinhua, news of an agreement between Chinese firm Shengli Oilfield Keer Engineering and Construction Company (SOKEC) and South Sudan’s state-owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILEPET) to construct modern oil refinery and storage facilities in South Sudan: Chinese firm Shengli Oilfield Keer Engineering and Construction Company (SOKEC) on Friday signed an agreement with South Sudan’s state-owned […]
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