Explained | China’s interventions in the Horn of Africa
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained | China’s interventions in the Horn of Africa

The Hindu  

The story so far: China has been investing across the African continent throughout the last decade. While the emphasis has been on investments and raw materials, it took a new turn on June 20, with the first “China-Horn of Africa Peace, Governance and Development Conference.” Beijing’s first special envoy to the region Xue Bing, appointed in February 2022, said that this is the first time China aims “to play a role in the area of security”. In January 2022, during his 17th trip to Africa, China’s Foreign Minister and State Councillor Wang Yi focused on increasing the infrastructural investments in African countries. He refuted accusations of debt-trapping the countries and asserted China’s three objectives in Africa: controlling the pandemic, implementing a Forum on China-Africa Cooperation outcomes, and upholding common interests while fighting hegemonic politics. China’s interests are related to four major areas: infrastructural projects, financial assistance, natural resources and maritime interests.

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China’s long game in Africa
1 day ago

China’s long game in Africa

The Hindu  

In 2022, when China established its first political training school in Tanzania, the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Leadership School, its motivation was unambiguous. This is also an example of China’s broader strategy to shape Africa’s political landscape by promoting its governance model based on the centrality of the ruling party and its control over the state. China’s growing influence in Africa …

China's top diplomat heads to Africa as West's attention dwindles
3 days, 14 hours ago

China's top diplomat heads to Africa as West's attention dwindles

Hindustan Times  

* China's top diplomat heads to Africa as West's attention dwindles China's top diplomat to visit four African countries this week * Annual New Year tour maintains a 35 year-long tradition * Beijing boosting financial, infrastructure support for Africa * Consistency of China's engagement with Africa a contrast to US, EU By Joe Cash BEIJING, - China's top diplomat began …

Africa’s Geopolitical Shift: China’s Expansion and India’s Strategic Challenge
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Africa’s Geopolitical Shift: China’s Expansion and India’s Strategic Challenge

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 11, 2024 23:07 IST - 15 MINS READ The 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, held from September 4 to 6 in Beijing, has reinforced China’s geopolitical clout over Africa. The growing stature of China in Africa, in what China calls the “new era”, has markedly upset the established geopolitical configurations in the continent and …

China’s relationship with Africa is growing murkier
2 months ago

China’s relationship with Africa is growing murkier

Live Mint  

It has been the highlight of most African leaders’ diplomatic calendar for nearly a quarter of a century. Billed by China’s foreign ministry as a “grand reunion of the China-Africa big family", more than two dozen African leaders are in attendance. The relationship is less frenzied than in the 2000s and 2010s, when China’s state-backed banks funnelled billions into Africa’s …

China's Infrastructure Push in Africa: A Game Changer for Economic Growth
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Infrastructure Push in Africa: A Game Changer for Economic Growth

China Daily  

Chinese investors are set to expand their economic ties with Africa through infrastructure projects, trade agreements, and diplomatic engagements. The Chinese government plans to invest at least 70 billion yuan in Africa over the next three years, and China and Africa will establish a joint digital technology cooperation center.

Chinese modernization offers lessons for Africa
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese modernization offers lessons for Africa

China Daily  

Freight trains are seen at Nairobi station of Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, Nov 17, 2021. Carlos Lopes, an honorary professor at the University of Cape Town's Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, said Chinese modernization represents a blueprint that can inspire Africa in its own development trajectory. To benefit fully from the Chinese modernization agenda, …

China, Africa embark on new collaboration path
3 months, 4 weeks ago

China, Africa embark on new collaboration path

China Daily  

Jin Ding/China Daily In his keynote speech at the 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing on Sept 5, President Xi Jinping outlined a new blueprint for China-Africa cooperation for the next three years and for jointly advancing modernization. The new interpretation of China and Africa jointly advancing modernization is closely related to China's Global Development Initiative, …

China, Africa embark on new collaboration path
3 months, 4 weeks ago

China, Africa embark on new collaboration path

China Daily  

Jin Ding/China Daily In his keynote speech at the 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing on Sept 5, President Xi Jinping outlined a new blueprint for China-Africa cooperation for the next three years and for jointly advancing modernization. The new interpretation of China and Africa jointly advancing modernization is closely related to China's Global Development Initiative, …

A panoramic view of the 2024 China-Africa summit
3 months, 4 weeks ago

A panoramic view of the 2024 China-Africa summit

The Hindu  

Africa figures prominently in China’s worldview and in the conduct of its foreign policy in the 21st century. The Beijing summit last week confirms China’s consistency and steadfastness in pursuing its goals relating to Africa. They are economic, political and strategic in nature, reflecting Beijing’s long-held view that Africa is vital to the world’s future — therefore, it should be …

Xi calls for exploring modernization paths
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Xi calls for exploring modernization paths

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at last week's 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation reaffirmed the deepening relationship between China and Africa, and highlighted the partnership's role in shaping a fairer and more inclusive global order for development, experts say. China will work with Africa to take the 10 partnership actions for modernization over the next three …

African nations see China as reliable partner
4 months ago

African nations see China as reliable partner

China Daily  

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Chen Weihua in Brussels and Xu Weiwei in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-09 00:13 The pledge by President Xi Jinping to work with Africa to implement the 10-point partnership action plan to advance modernization has reaffirmed the country's commitment to Africa, according to experts. Citing examples of African nations helping the People's …

China, Africa vital for Global South's modernization
4 months ago

China, Africa vital for Global South's modernization

China Daily  

Editor's note: With China and Africa elevating their relationship to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, the two sides are working more closely to realize modernization. China's pursuit of high-quality development and modernization has inspired many Global South countries, including African nations, to take measures to boost development and alleviate poverty. African countries have …

China, Africa vital for Global South's modernization
4 months ago

China, Africa vital for Global South's modernization

China Daily  

Editor's note: With China and Africa elevating their relationship to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, the two sides are working more closely to realize modernization. China's pursuit of high-quality development and modernization has inspired many Global South countries, including African nations, to take measures to boost development and alleviate poverty. African countries have …

China-Africa ties hit new heights
4 months ago

China-Africa ties hit new heights

China Daily  

Editor's note: President Xi Jinping held a series of bilateral meetings on Friday with foreign leaders who have attended the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Somalia relations enjoy long history China and Somalia elevated their relations to a strategic partnership, vowing firm support for each other over issues concerning their core interests, …

China-Africa ties hit new heights
4 months ago

China-Africa ties hit new heights

China Daily  

Editor's note: President Xi Jinping held a series of bilateral meetings on Friday with foreign leaders who have attended the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Somalia relations enjoy long history China and Somalia elevated their relations to a strategic partnership, vowing firm support for each other over issues concerning their core interests, …

China, Africa advance modernization in new era
4 months ago

China, Africa advance modernization in new era

China Daily  

Editor's note: President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the joint pursuit of modernization by China and Africa will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter for building a community with a shared future for humanity. The demand for green development in Africa is significant, as the continent faces notable climate adaptation …

China, Africa advance modernization in new era
4 months ago

China, Africa advance modernization in new era

China Daily  

Editor's note: President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the joint pursuit of modernization by China and Africa will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter for building a community with a shared future for humanity. The demand for green development in Africa is significant, as the continent faces notable climate adaptation …

China, Africa advance modernization in new era
4 months ago

China, Africa advance modernization in new era

China Daily  

Editor's note: President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the joint pursuit of modernization by China and Africa will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter for building a community with a shared future for humanity. The demand for green development in Africa is significant, as the continent faces notable climate adaptation …

China-Africa action plan lauded
4 months ago

China-Africa action plan lauded

China Daily  

Antonio Guterres Central role of UN in intl affairs supported President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that practicing genuine multilateralism and supporting the United Nations' central role in international affairs have been the unchanged principles of China's diplomacy. Xi said he appreciates the UN's consistent emphasis on Africa, and is willing to strengthen cooperation with the international body to jointly …

China-Africa action plan lauded
4 months ago

China-Africa action plan lauded

China Daily  

Antonio Guterres Central role of UN in intl affairs supported President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that practicing genuine multilateralism and supporting the United Nations' central role in international affairs have been the unchanged principles of China's diplomacy. Xi said he appreciates the UN's consistent emphasis on Africa, and is willing to strengthen cooperation with the international body to jointly …

Chinese FM proposes principles for int'l cooperation with Africa
4 months ago

Chinese FM proposes principles for int'l cooperation with Africa

China Daily  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Senegalese Foreign Minister Yacine Fall and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Congo Jean-Claude Gakosso meet the press during the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing on Thursday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, put forward the …

Chinese and African leaders hold a summit on deepening cooperation in a divided world
4 months ago

Chinese and African leaders hold a summit on deepening cooperation in a divided world

The Hindu  

Dozens of African leaders have descended on Beijing for a summit that signals China's influence in a continent that it hopes will be a key ally in pushing back against a U.S.-led global order. Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed to the assembled leaders Thursday that relations with all African countries that have diplomatic ties with China be elevated to the …

Xi offers African leaders more aid as China challenges US-led global order
4 months ago

Xi offers African leaders more aid as China challenges US-led global order

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Dozens of African leaders gathered Thursday in Beijing for a summit that signals China’s influence in a continent that it hopes will be a key ally in pushing back against a U.S.-led global order. In a reflection of China’s broadening relationship with Africa, Xi outlined 10 “partnership actions” that included training for African politicians and future leaders, further …

Initiatives, actions boost common prosperity for all
4 months ago

Initiatives, actions boost common prosperity for all

China Daily  

Comments from visiting African leaders and senior officials serve as the latest reminders of how China's lasting, ever-evolving philosophy, visions and actions, as promoted by President Xi Jinping, have led to a gearing up of common development and profound amity with the African continent. Wang Yiwei, a professor at Renmin University of China's School of International Studies and director of …

Xi proposes action plans to jointly advance modernization with Africa
4 months ago

Xi proposes action plans to jointly advance modernization with Africa

China Daily  

BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China stands ready to work with Africa to implement 10 partnership action plans to jointly advance modernization. One-third of the world's population lives in China and Africa, and there will be no global modernization without the modernization of China and Africa, Xi said in a keynote speech at the opening ceremony …

China-Africa summit 2024: What’s in it for Beijing, Xi Jinping and Africa?
4 months ago

China-Africa summit 2024: What’s in it for Beijing, Xi Jinping and Africa?

Al Jazeera  

Beijing is looking to woo African countries with more investment dollars in exchange for better access to raw minerals. The China-Africa summit, which will last from September 4 to 6, will see leaders of African countries meet and discuss policies and cooperation agreements with officials from the continent’s biggest lender and investor. Agreements in past summits have unlocked unrivalled access …

China, Africa enhancing partnership
4 months ago

China, Africa enhancing partnership

China Daily  

Moussa Faki Mahamat AU's greater role in promoting friendship backed President Xi Jinping reaffirmed on Tuesday China's support for the African Union to play a greater role in promoting China-Africa friendship, saying that the country is ready to take the 2024 FOCAC Summit as an opportunity to deliver more cooperation achievements. In the context of the rapidly evolving global landscape, …

Xi meets Tanzanian president
4 months ago

Xi meets Tanzanian president

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 4, 2024. BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is in Beijing for …

Xi encourages African scholars to bolster China-Africa cooperation, Global South development
4 months ago

Xi encourages African scholars to bolster China-Africa cooperation, Global South development

China Daily  

This photo taken on Aug 29, 2024 shows the logo of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation near China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China. NAIROBI -- President Xi Jinping encouraged African scholars to continue to provide intellectual support for building a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future and safeguarding the common interests of …

Breakthrough potential
4 months, 1 week ago

Breakthrough potential

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY China's future economic growth offers immense opportunities for Africa's development China's contemporary relations with African countries go back to the early 1950s when it provided material and moral support for Africa's liberation struggle. In the same period, China's economic growth and China-Africa economic relations rapidly increased, and African economies experienced a growth rate of about 5 percent …

Breakthrough potential
4 months, 1 week ago

Breakthrough potential

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY China's future economic growth offers immense opportunities for Africa's development China's contemporary relations with African countries go back to the early 1950s when it provided material and moral support for Africa's liberation struggle. In the same period, China's economic growth and China-Africa economic relations rapidly increased, and African economies experienced a growth rate of about 5 percent …

Wang: China ready to inject new impetus into Africa's development, revitalization
4 months, 1 week ago

Wang: China ready to inject new impetus into Africa's development, revitalization

China Daily  

Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola in Beijing on Sept 1, 2024. China is willing to work with African countries to ensure the successful convening of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation to inject new impetus into Africa's development and revitalization, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on …

Stronger ties could aid Africa's green transition
4 months, 1 week ago

Stronger ties could aid Africa's green transition

China Daily  

A photovoltaic power station built by a Chinese company generates clean, stable energy for residents of a village in Gambella National Regional State, Ethiopia. Experts are advocating for a stronger partnership between China and Africa to promote sustainable development on the continent, emphasizing China's potential to help Africa transition to a low-carbon economy through its expertise in green technologies. Arkebe …

Experts call for stronger China-Africa partnership to promote green development
4 months, 1 week ago

Experts call for stronger China-Africa partnership to promote green development

China Daily  

Photo taken on Aug 28 shows workers arrange the theme flowerbeds at the Dongdan intersection of Chang'an Avenue in Beijing to welcome the opening of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which will be held in the capital from September 4 to 6. Experts are advocating for a stronger partnership between China and Africa to promote sustainable …

China funding aids Africa development
4 months, 3 weeks ago

China funding aids Africa development

China Daily  

Photo taken on May 8, 2022 shows a section of the Nairobi Expressway in Nairobi, Kenya. Financial assistance from China has played a crucial role in infrastructure development in Africa since the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, was established, paving the way for economic prosperity, observers said, adding that Sino-African cooperation will help address emerging challenges facing the continent …

China hopes US will do something concrete for Africa's development: spokesperson
7 months ago

China hopes US will do something concrete for Africa's development: spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China hopes the United States will contribute real money to and do something concrete for the development and revitalization of Africa, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular press briefing when asked to comment on US President Joe Biden's negative comments on the Belt and Road Initiative. China …

Chinese investments bring Africa benefits
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese investments bring Africa benefits

China Daily  

Workers rest during a break at the Eastern Industrial Park, a Chinese-built complex, in Dukem, Ethiopia, on Feb 16. Ezechiel Nibigira, former Burundi minister of foreign affairs, said Africa has manpower that is young and not expensive, terming it a good opportunity for Chinese enterprises to establish industries in the continent. Creating value He specifically suggested transforming Africa's agriculture through …

China's diversified and deepened engagement with Africa
10 months, 1 week ago

China's diversified and deepened engagement with Africa

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY In the dynamic landscape of Sino-African relations, the year 2024 is unfolding as a pivotal chapter, marked by the impending Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in China. The fact that Africa has been the chosen destination for the Chinese foreign minister's first overseas visit for 34 consecutive years shows the importance China attaches to its diplomatic ties …

Chinese investment in Africa hits $1.8b in 1st half of 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Chinese investment in Africa hits $1.8b in 1st half of 2023

China Daily  

A train is seen during a trial running of light rail transit system, which was jointly built by Chinese and Egyptian companies, in east of Cairo, Egypt, July 3, 2022. China has seen robust investment growth in Africa over the years and is ready to continue to work with the continent to further advance bilateral cooperation in investment, said a …

Africa sees Belt and Road as precious opportunity
1 year, 3 months ago

Africa sees Belt and Road as precious opportunity

China Daily  

This photo taken on July 23, 2023 shows a grocery store powered by solar energy in a village in Lusaka, Zambia. The people of the world in general and African people in particular see clearly that this initiative presents a precious opportunity for peace and sustainable global development. China's experience can be considered a source of wisdom for Africa, and …

Ethiopian official lauds China's role in helping the Global South
1 year, 3 months ago

Ethiopian official lauds China's role in helping the Global South

China Daily  

Students from Ethiopia receive training at Tianjin University of Technology and Education. LI RAN/XINHUA A senior Ethiopian official and scholar has underlined the significant role of China in addressing the current crises facing developing nations and building a sustainable future, saying that Beijing has championed the interests of Africa and the Global South. "China has done unmatched performance in the …

China’s global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa

Associated Press  

LUSAKA, Zambia — When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Zambia on Friday for the final stop of her weeklong trip across Africa, she touched down at an airport that’s doubled in size and features glittering new terminals. At a news conference with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday, Harris reiterated her call for “all bilateral official creditors to provide …

Focus on Africa, the heart of the Global South
2 years ago

Focus on Africa, the heart of the Global South

The Hindu  

India, through the G20 presidency, intends to be remembered as the voice of the Global South at the heart of which is Africa. Second, the U.S. said it “fully supports” reforming the UN Security Council to include permanent representation for Africa. The U.S. investment stock in Sub-Saharan Africa was $30.31 billion last year, compared with China’s total investment in Africa …

China casts long shadow over US-Africa Leaders Summit
2 years ago

China casts long shadow over US-Africa Leaders Summit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With dozens of African leaders descending on Washington this week, the Biden administration is offering a not-so-subtle pitch in its economic competition with China on the continent: The U.S. offers a better option to African partners. Ahead of Tuesday’s start of the three-day U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves acknowledged that the U.S. has fallen behind …

China can help Horn of Africa boost food security
2 years, 2 months ago

China can help Horn of Africa boost food security

China Daily  

By Dennis Munene | China Daily Global | Updated: 2022-10-14 09:22 In many regions across the world, reports of drought, heat waves, wildfires, rising temperatures and sea levels and heavy rains that lead to severe flooding have posed a serious challenge to the survival of humanity and the global ecosystem. Xi's pledge comes at a time when the World Health …

Analysis: Does China’s ‘palace diplomacy’ benefit Africa or Beijing?
2 years, 2 months ago

Analysis: Does China’s ‘palace diplomacy’ benefit Africa or Beijing?

Al Jazeera  

On June 30, Zimbabwe’s new $140m parliamentary building, built and financed by China, was unveiled in the capital Harare as a gift from Beijing. “This so-called ‘Palace-Diplomacy’ sits in the wider Chinese involvement in infrastructure in Africa given the continent’s huge demand for infrastructure and little financing to bring projects to fruition,” he told Al Jazeera. “It is also worrying …

Greater role expected for China in Africa
2 years, 2 months ago

Greater role expected for China in Africa

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY China is expected to contribute more to peace and development in Africa and the world, especially with the enhancement of mutually beneficial cooperation under such frameworks as the Belt and Road Initiative, said African analysts anticipating the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Also, the Global Development Initiative, which China proposed in the wake …

Fresh chance for peace in Horn of Africa
2 years, 9 months ago

Fresh chance for peace in Horn of Africa

China Daily  

By OTIATO OPALI in Nairobi, Kenya | China Daily | Updated: 2022-03-21 09:10 People carry bags of relief grains at a camp for the Internally Displaced People in Adadle district in the Somali region, Ethiopia, Jan 22, 2022. Countries he has visited in the region, including Kenya, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia and Ethiopia, had expressed hope that China will play a …

China and EU should join hands to expedite Africa’s development
2 years, 10 months ago

China and EU should join hands to expedite Africa’s development

China Daily  

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a whirlwind tour of Senegal and Morocco last week ahead of the sixth European Union-African Union summit in Brussels on Feb 17-18. So, when such a question was raised at a daily briefing, I asked the EC spokesperson to clarify whether the move is indeed meant to counter China, or whether the …

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