China Woos Africa, Casting Itself as Global South’s Defender
September 5th, 2024
Courtesy of the New York Times, a report on the more than 50 African leaders that have gathered in Beijing for a summit aimed at projecting the influence of China’s leader, Xi Jinping, in the developing world: African flags have been flown over Tiananmen Square. Leaders of African nations have been greeted by dancers, honor […]
Read more »Chinese Oil Operator Mulls Alternative Pipeline With South Sudan
September 5th, 2024
Via Bloomberg, a report on discussions between South Sudan and China National Petroleum Corporation about a new pipeline: Substitute pipeline could traverse Ethiopia and Djibouti South Sudanese leader met China National Petroleum’s chairman South Sudan and China National Petroleum Corp. are considering establishing a substitute crude pipeline as over-reliance on the existing conduit curtails exports. […]
Read more »China Hosts African Leaders To Rekindle ‘Belt and Road’ Outreach
September 4th, 2024
Via The Washington Post, a look at Beijing’s efforts – by feting African leaders and announcing new investment deals and partnerships – to strengthen its influence in global trade and geopolitics: Leaders and senior officials from 50 African nations are gathering in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day summit hosted by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, […]
Read more »Africa Can and Should Get More From China
September 4th, 2024
Via the Asia Times, commentary that China is Africa’s most important trade and investment partner but the continent needs a more unified position to get a better deal: China’s relationship with Africa is vital to Beijing’s efforts to expand its influence in the Western-dominated world order. China is Africa’s most significant trading partner and a […]
Read more »The Solomon Islands-China Relationship: 5 Years On
September 4th, 2024
Courtesy of The Diplomat, a report on how the diplomatic relationship between the Solomon Islands and China has had profound and far-reaching effects on the country’s development, economy, and political landscape: The diplomatic relationship between the Solomon Islands and China, established five years ago, has profoundly influenced the country’s development, economy, and political landscape. This […]
Read more »Angola: Oil Dependency Leaves Thin Margin For China Debt Service
September 4th, 2024
Via The Africa Report, an article on Angola’s dependency on oil exports: Angola needs to diversify its economy away from oil – but oil receipts are the only way to pay for it. Rising Angolan state arrears on payments to Chinese contractors highlight the risks of sovereign debt distress amid an uncertain outlook for global oil prices, […]
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