China’s Belt and Road Initiative invests in African infrastructure — and African military and police forces
China is looking to protect its economic investments and build its reputation as a world power
Huawei is trying to avoid U.S. sanctions. That may change the U.S.-China tech rivalry in Africa.
The company’s new mobile phone operating system sets up a battle between U.S. and Chinese tech firms over what Africans can see, hear, read and say.
Chinese investment in Africa involves more than megaprojects. Private enterprises also are making their mark.
We looked at the impact of private Chinese investments in seven countries
Chinese companies have different ways of managing African employees
My research finds several different factors that influence labor and management decisions
Will Chinese funding help strengthen Africa’s climate change response? It’s complicated.
Belt and Road-linked projects could boost infrastructure development — and industrialization
Don’t believe the hype about China’s ‘vaccine diplomacy’ in Africa
Chinese medical experts have been sharing expertise and assistance throughout Africa for decades.
The pandemic has worsened Africa’s debt crisis. China and other countries are stepping in.
Chinese banks have been restructuring African debt for the past two decades
U.S. policymakers often criticize Chinese investment in Africa. The research tells a more complicated story.
This new series explores what’s really going on in debt relief, infrastructure and other critical issues across the continent.
Is Angola’s anti-corruption campaign a real effort — or just for show?
The president wants to look good to investors and voters alike.