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Blinken condemns China’s ‘increasingly dangerous’ sea moves

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has condemned Beijing's "increasingly dangerous" actions in the South China Sea and voiced support for freedom of navigation. He met Asian leaders on Friday, where he will represent the United States at the annual Southeast Asian-led meetings, which President Joe Biden is skipping for the second straight year. Laura Westbrook has more.  

todayOctober 11, 2024 16

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Chinese and Russian disinformation flourishes in some African countries – anti-US sentiment helps it take hold

  By Dani Madrid-Morales, University of Sheffield; Herman Wasserman, Stellenbosch University, and Saifuddin Ahmed, Nanyang Technological University   The spread of disinformation is one of the biggest risks to societies. Recent examples have been conspiracy narratives about COVID-19 vaccinations and false claims about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The trend is linked partly to competition among world powers, which is being played out in Africa too. Across the continent, multiple foreign […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024 17

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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 […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024 12

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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 […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024 13

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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. […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024 21

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