U.S. Congressional Commission Releases New Report on Chinese Engagement in Africa

The United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission, a congressionally-mandated commission responsible for monitoring and investigating national security and trade issues between the United States and China, released a new report on Chinese engagement in Africa.

The report covers a wide range of topics from China’s expanding political influence to its growing media influence on the continent as well as Beijing’s support for anti-democratic norms.

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