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China in Africa
China’s ‘Gifts’ of Parliament Buildings in Africa Are a Wake-Up Call for Digital Sovereignty
By Marci Harris and Innocent Batsani-Ncube
Over the past two decades, Beijing has financed and built at least 15 parliament buildings in African nations. These projects carry hidden costs that extend far beyond their initial construction.
China-Africa Summit Shines a Spotlight on Eswatini, Taiwan’s Lone Partner in Africa
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan’s last foothold on the continent is built on personalized diplomacy with Eswatini’s absolute monarch.
China’s Rise in the Global South
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Dawn Murphy.
China and Equatorial Guinea: Why Their New ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ Matters
By Ovigwe Eguegu
Is Beijing’s rumored plan for a base in the African country moving closer to fruition?
Deconstructing China’s Interest in the Niger-Benin Rapprochement
By Samir Bhattacharya
Beijing’s motivations concerning the conflict resolution in Niger include a mix of economic, political and reputational drivers.
Comparing China’s Engagement in Africa and Latin America
By R. Evan Ellis
There are substantial commonalities in Beijing’s engagement between the two regions, but also differences that provide insights into how China-based entities make, and adapt, policies.
The China Factor in the India-Tanzania Strategic Partnership
By Raghvendra Kumar
Tanzania’s skepticism toward China has opened new space for India to upgrade a longstanding partnership.
China and Zambia: A New Chapter Beyond Debt?
By Huiyi Chen
The Zambian president’s visit to China moved the relationship beyond debt and reset to a focus on growth.
China’s Oil Gambit in Africa’s Conflict Zones
By Robert Bociaga
Across the continent, China is doubling down on energy investments even in the face of local opposition and violent conflict.
Will China’s Private Security Companies Follow the Wagner Group’s Footsteps in Africa?
By Jong Min Lee and Samuel Wittman
As the controversial Russian mercenary group is diverting its attention to Ukraine, China’s PSCs have a window to expand their engagement in African countries.
China-Gabon Relations Get an Upgrade
By Yixin Yu
What are China’s interests in the Central African state, and vice versa?
China-Russia Cooperation in Africa and the Middle East
By Mercy A. Kuo
Africa and the Middle East provide conducive conditions for China and Russia to advance their shared and separate agendas.
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