China’s Belt and Road Initiative invests in African infrastructure — and African military and police forces Natalie Herbert - April 29, 2021 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. Henry Tugendhat - April 29, 2021 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. Yoon Jung Park - April 16, 2021 We looked at the impact of private Chinese investments in seven countries
Chinese companies have different ways of managing African employees Ding Fei - April 8, 2021 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. Michael Addaney - March 18, 2021 Belt and Road-linked projects could boost infrastructure development — and industrialization
These two African railway megaprojects tell us a lot about China’s development model Maria Adele Carrai - March 4, 2021 Surprisingly, local rules matter more than Chinese government guidelines
Don’t believe the hype about China’s ‘vaccine diplomacy’ in Africa Lina Benabdallah - March 4, 2021 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. Yufan Huang, Kevin Acker, and Deborah Bräutigam - February 25, 2021 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. Yoon Jung Park and Lina Benabdallah - February 18, 2021 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? Austin Doctor - January 16, 2020 The president wants to look good to investors and voters alike.
How Huawei could survive Trump Jordan Link - June 9, 2019 In Africa, basic connectivity needs and lower prices may outweigh security concerns.
African countries have started to push back against Chinese development aid. Here’s why. Richard Aidoo - October 16, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78950" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Senegal President Macky Sall, left, and
Xi Jinping is visiting Africa this week. Here’s why China is such a popular development partner. Deborah Bräutigam - July 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76016" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Well-wishers holding flags wait for the
China’s ‘Belt and Road’ opens up new business in Africa — for both the U.S. and China Janet Eom - July 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59157" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands
Donald Trump’s team has questions about China in Africa. Here are answers. Janet Eom - January 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52561" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A giant inflatable rooster, widely perceived