The Economist

China’s relationship with Africa is growing murkier

It has been the highlight of most African leaders’ diplomatic calendar for nearly a quarter of a century. Ever since the inaugural Forum on China-Africa Co-operation (FOCAC) in Beijing in 2000, the ...
The Diplomat

Boiling 54 Eggs: China’s Approach to Africa

Viewing China’s relations with individual African states as a single unified policy is misleading both for China and for those watching from afar. Heads of state and government participating in the ...
The Conversation

China reaps most of the benefits of its relationship with Africa: what’s behind the imbalance

The ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing takes place under the theme of “Joining hands to advance modernisation and build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future”. But ...
The Economist

Can China save South Africa from Donald Trump?

SOUTH AFRICA is a country with a dark past and a frustrating present. In such a society, to represent the future is a glorious thing. For many South Africans, China holds the keys to a better tomorrow ...
The Conversation

China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy

Lauren Johnston does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...