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Africa

DRC is the world’s largest producer of cobalt – how control by local elites can shape the global battery industry

  By Raphael Deberdt, Colorado School of Mines and Jessica DiCarlo, University of Utah   The mineral-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is often portrayed as a victim of exploitation by China, the US and Europe in their competition for its minerals, which are critical for the energy transition. But our research has found that the DRC can influence the shape of the cobalt market, in which it is […]

today5 September, 2024

Africa

China’s investments in Africa aren’t working as well as they as they should for cities: this needs to change

    By Astrid R.N. Haas, University of Toronto   Over the past two decades African leaders have become increasingly drawn to Chinese financing and investment. These investments are made rapidly and with reportedly less stringent conditions than traditional financing sources. Some also suggest that China’s approach aligns more closely with African priorities. This sentiment was summarised by the former president of Senegal, Abdoulaye Wade, in 2008: China’s approach to […]

today4 September, 2024

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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

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World

Japan accuses China of violating airspace

Japan is accusing the Chinese military of violating its airspace. The government says a Y-9 intelligence plane flew over waters in Japan’s Nagasaki region on Monday. From Tokyo, here's Chris Gilbert reporting.  

today27 August, 2024

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China and Philippines trade accusations following collision

China and the Philippines are trading accusations after several coast guard vessels collided in a disputed part of the South China Sea. Beijing says the actions taken by Manila were deliberate while Philippines officials accuse the Chinese coast guard of acting recklessly. William Denselow reports from Hong Kong.  

today20 August, 2024

Opinion Pieces

Raising the retirement age won’t defuse China’s demographic time bomb – but mass immigration might

Not boxing clever? Is there a better solution to China’s aging population? Peter Parks/AFP via Getty Images)   By Dudley L. Poston Jr., Texas A&M University   Chinese workers may soon have to work just a little bit longer. In late July 2024, China’s ruling Communist Party adopted a resolution that would see the country’s statutory retirement age gradually rise over the next five years. The final retirement age has not […]

today15 August, 2024

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Sport

Paris 2024: How Africa performed in Paris and the road to the 2028 LA Olympics

  By Stephen Granger, via bird story agency   For a little over two weeks, hundreds of thousands of Paris-based spectators and billions globally were treated to another edition of ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’. The Olympic Games have no equal as a vehicle to show off the extraordinary sporting talent of the human race. Tickets for sports, which normally would scarcely attract more than the families of the participants, […]

today15 August, 2024