China-Africa relations

Politics & Policy

Geopolitics hastens China’s Hunan-led shift in Africa trade and investment

Beijing’s Hunan-based Africa strategy gains urgency amid US-China tensions and Middle East disruptions to trade and energy flows
A brightly lit, modern exhibition stall for Uganda at the 138th Canton Fair. The stall features the national flag and the "Explore Uganda" branding, alongside large posters of gorillas and elephants. A diverse crowd of business professionals and visitors are gathered around the counters, discussing trade opportunities in agriculture, coffee, and tourism.
Politics & Policy

China’s Africa tariff reset: who wins, who loses

China grants zero tariffs to nearly all of Africa, but the gains are likely to flow to its more developed economies
A female worker at a garments factory
Politics & Policy

China offers zero-tariff access to African nations

China’s President Xi Jinping has pledged to extend zero-tariff treatment to Uganda and 52 other African nations, in a move aimed at boosting Sino-African trade
Ministerial meeting of coordinators on the implementation of follow up actions of the forum on china africa cooperation
OpinionPolitics & Policy

China benefits most from its relations with Africa: where’s the imbalance?

The eight Focac summits since 2000 have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa, with China reaping most of the benefits
Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects a guard of honour during a state visit to South Africa in July 2024.
Opinion

Rising income inequality within countries underlines importance of Africa’s economic growth

Income inequality between countries has been falling since the 2000s, but income inequality within countries is on the rise
Cityscape of Luanda, Angola
OpinionPolitics & Policy

African nations must maintain their US ties, even as Brics and China ties strengthen

The Brics alliance is seen as a possible counterbalance to US and the West's dominance of global affairs. The US and China attract the most attention because of their strategic interests
Xi Jinping, China's president, and South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria
Politics & Policy

Beyond resources: China’s transition to investment-driven Hunan model reshapes Africa engagement

China's Africa engagement shifts from resource extraction to prioritize agriculture, technology, and trade partnerships
Exhibition stand staff at a Trade Expo in Hunan Province, China