China Africa Relations

China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development…

China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development…

In addition, some of the continent’s wars show little sign of resolution

Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement

Investors are increasingly agreeing to African governments’ demands for local mineral beneficiation, driven by their need to secure access to the continent’s valuable resources

China’s changing priorities towards funding African development through smaller projects show a possible willingness to adapt to African priorities and economic needs.

As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship: the global renewable energy race

Racist and derogatory videos are causing incalculable damage to China’s image in Africa, but this is unlikely to change the relationship

To limit dependence on China, Africa has several options to raise cash for infrastructure development

But the continent does not speak with one voice when meeting and dealing with the Asian giant.

The Africa-China summit will provide an opportunity to get a feel for how the Chinese President is responding to democratic developments in Africa.

Howard French goes on a road trip to find out if China is indeed building an empire in Africa.