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latest news & developmentsChina announces major push to strengthen its partnership with Africa amid US trade tension
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 announces major push to strengthen its partnership with Africa amid US trade tension
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…
UPDATED: China trade to ‘soften blow of US tariffs’
China’s ambassador said South Africa’s call to narrow its trade deficit and diversify exports required building local beneficiation capacity
China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy
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
Continental drifts towards Africa
Last year the UK, the United States, Russia and the European Union unveiled their new strategies for Africa and China Germany and India tweaked theirs
The United States is shifting its attitude towards Pretoria
Historically, South Africa has been seen as a strategic partner for countries outside the African continent, specifically the US
Continent must be smart about funding
To limit dependence on China, Africa has several options to raise cash for infrastructure development
China’s expanding military footprint in Africa
A markedly more muscular approach on the continent is taking Beijing out of its comfort zone
Bleeding SA turns to Ramaphosa
Hopes are pinned on the economic stimulus package but uncertainty bedevils the economy
How much is China’s $60-billion really worth?
Xi Jinping opened his wallet again, but it’s hard to track where the money for Africa really goes