The Ichikowitz Foundation Foundation annual African Youth Survey came out today and revealed some encouraging trends regarding Chinese engagement in Africa, at least according to the 5,604 respondents they interviewed: ichikowitzfoundation.com/africa-youth-s…

Cliff Mboya Frangton Chiyemura argues that the uptake of research by African governments remains a challenge, despite valuable insights on China-Africa relations. With a growing pool of African experts trained in China, it's crucial to integrate this capacity into policymaking. #FOCAC2024

Sanusha Naidu highlights the urgent need for Africa to rethink its strategic framework for engaging with China. As China evolves, Sanusha emphasizes the importance of Africa adapting its approach to ensure meaningful progress. Explore these challenges in our latest discussion

Is China the Best Host for International Summits? Check out C.Géraud Neema's latest analysis on how China’s hospitality at the FOCAC summit compares to other nations. Who truly excels in welcoming international guests? #FOCAC2024 youtube.com/watch?v=cQlJKi…

The customary FOCAC "family photo" features 32 African leaders and their spouses with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan.

Whenever there's a big summit in Beijing, like the ongoing FOCAC gathering, local industries are often put on hiatus, and the air becomes wonderfully clean with beautiful blue skies.

Chinese officials are obsessed with diplomatic protocol and carefully choreograph every detail of stagecraft during high-profile summits like the one currently underway in Beijing with African leaders. So, it's notable that Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—leader of Africa's

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told African leaders Thursday that expanding ties between China and the continent could "drive the renewable energy revolution." chinaglobalsouth.com/2024/09/05/uns…

Kenya’s President William Ruto came to Beijing with a long wishlist. In the run-up to his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Ruto stressed several key infrastructure projects as key to Kenya’s cooperation with China. #FOCAC2024 chinaglobalsouth.com/2024/09/04/ken…

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu met with President Xi Jinping on Tuesday. Tinubu expressed hopes for Nigeria to become China’s top investment and trade partner in Africa. chinaglobalsouth.com/2024/09/04/nig…

CGSP's Eric Olander spoke with Bloomberg for insights about the ongoing #FOCAC summit in Beijing.

In his opening address at the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to strengthening and deepening its ties with African governments. chinaglobalsouth.com/2024/09/05/5-t…

Beijing insisted on Monday it was defending its "rights" in the South China Sea after the Philippines released footage appearing to show a Chinese coast guard vessel ramming one of its ships during an at-sea confrontation. chinaglobalsouth.com/2024/09/02/chi…

Chinese President Xi Jinping held successive meetings with African leaders as Beijing gears up for the triennial Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit officially starting on Wednesday. chinaglobalsouth.com/2024/09/03/xis…

China on Monday rolled out the red carpet for leaders from across Africa, seeking to deepen ties with the resource-rich continent it has furnished with billions in loans for infrastructure and development. chinaglobalsouth.com/2024/09/02/chi…

The impact of Chinese investments on the Indonesian textile industry presents challenges such as increased competition and potential shifts in labor dynamics, there are also opportunities for growth and improvement. chinaglobalsouth.com/analysis/pros-…

In his opening address at the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to strengthening and deepening its ties with African governments. chinaglobalsouth.com/2024/09/05/5-t…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called Chinese leader Xi Jinping's pledge on Thursday of $50 billion in financing to Africa over the next three years a "great boon" for the continent. chinaglobalsouth.com/2024/09/06/s-a…

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he was expecting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to attend a summit of the BRICS group of major emerging economies in Russia next month. chinaglobalsouth.com/2024/09/04/put…