Day: May 23, 2023
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The Uphill Journey to a BRICS Currency
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The Growing Influence of Chinese Policing in Africa
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Hunan’s Trade With Africa is Up 90% in 2023
The central Chinese province of Hunan has spent years positioning itself as an African trading hub, and according to the latest customs data, its efforts are now paying significant dividends. Trade between the province and African countries surged by 90% in ...