Surge in Africa's China imports prompts calls to tackle trade deficit
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African imports of Chinese goods surged 25% year-on-year to $122bn in the first seven months…

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Surge in Africa's China imports prompts calls to tackle trade deficit

Trump’s tariff war on China prompts African anxiety
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At the start of April, President Trump declared “Liberation Day” for American business, unveiling a…

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Trump’s tariff war on China prompts African anxiety

Can China go green in Africa?
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Less than 11% – just $500m – of the $4.61bn loaned by China to eight…

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Can China go green in Africa?

FOCAC ends with $50bn of Chinese pledges to Africa
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Chinese President Xi Jinping committed over $50bn in financial aid to African nations in the…

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FOCAC ends with $50bn of Chinese pledges to Africa

China, South Africa agree to seek balanced trade, more investments | City Press
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China and South Africa held talks on enhancing bilateral investments between their industrial and…

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China, South Africa agree to seek balanced trade, more investments | City Press

SA, DRC again back China's claim over Taiwan | News24
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President Cyril Ramaphosa (right) with Chinese president Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of…

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SA, DRC again back China's claim over Taiwan | News24

After $300bn promise, what next for Africa’s exports to China?
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In 2021, at the eighth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), China pledged to import total…

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After $300bn promise, what next for Africa’s exports to China?

Can Africa persuade China to support its critical minerals strategy?
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Critical minerals are non-fuel minerals that are essential to specific supply chains, including for weapons…

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Can Africa persuade China to support its critical minerals strategy?

Banks and private sector keep China’s African ambitions alive
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The volume of Chinese lending to Africa has slowed dramatically in recent years – especially…

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Banks and private sector keep China’s African ambitions alive

Beijing prepares for ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
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The ministerial conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), in Beijing in early September,…

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Beijing prepares for ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation