Uncategorized The U.S. and China agree on trade framework United States and Chinese delegates attending trade talks in the United Kingdom Photo: BBC The United States and Chinese officials have agreed on a framework to get their trade deal back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths, while, according to Reuters, offering little sign of a durable resolution to longstanding trade tensions. Meanwhile, China and 53 African countries have called on nations, especially the […] today11 June, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Economist Critiques China’s Influence in Africa Amid Minister’s Visit Reports indicate that Economist Salomo Hei criticized China's influence in Africa, calling it one-sided. Hei’s remarks came in response to the visit of China’s foreign affairs minister Wang Yi, who met with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Old State House in Windhoek. Wang, whose visit marks his first stop in Africa, will continue his tour with visits to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria. Hei noted that […] today7 January, 2025
insert_link Africa China reaps most of the benefits of its relationship with Africa: what’s behind the imbalance By Bhaso Ndzendze, University of Johannesburg 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 how shared can that future be between the Asian economic giant and Africa? The eight summits since 2000 have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa. China […] today2 September, 2024
insert_link Africa China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy By Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney China-Africa relations have deepened over the past two decades, characterised by increased economic cooperation, investment and infrastructure development. China is now Africa’s largest trading partner, with partnerships focused on building roads, railways and energy projects. As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off this week in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship: the global renewable energy race. […] today2 September, 2024
