The Economist

China’s relationship with Africa is growing murkier

It has been the highlight of most African leaders’ diplomatic calendar for nearly a quarter of a century. Ever since the inaugural Forum on China-Africa Co-operation (FOCAC) in Beijing in 2000, the ...
The Diplomat

Boiling 54 Eggs: China’s Approach to Africa

Heads of state and government participating in the 2024 FOCAC Summit pose for a group photo in Beijing, China, Sep. 5, 2024. Credit: Government Communication Information System, South Africa Subscribe ...
The Conversation

China reaps most of the benefits of its relationship with Africa: what’s behind the imbalance

The ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing takes place under the theme of “Joining hands to advance modernisation and build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future”. But ...
The Diplomat

Africa and China: Turning FOCAC’s Strategic Upgrades Into Real Outcomes

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Sep. 5, 2024.