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China Gives Honduras a $275 Million Present on the First Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
China and Honduras marked the one-year anniversary of the Central American country switching its diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China. Chinese Ambassador Yu Bo and Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina held a ceremony on Sunday at the Chinese embassy to commemorate the ...
Chinese EV Brands Want to Dominate Global South Auto Markets
Enthusiasm for electric vehicles is waning in both the U.S. and China, but that is definitely not the case in other parts of the world where EV adoption rates are steadily rising. In fact, at the Bangkok Motor Show this week, ...
Nigeria’s Debt to China Edges Higher
Nigeria's debt obligations to China increased by almost half a billion dollars in the second half of last year to $5.16 billion, according to new data released by the Nigerian Debt Management Office (DMO). While China is by far Nigeria's largest bilateral ...
Three Chinese Warships Make a Port of Call in Tanzania
A trio of PLA Navy warships arrived in Tanzania over the weekend for a five-day port of call. The ships are part of the 45th Naval Taskforce, which takes part in multinational anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia.
China’s Potential as a Reliable Partner for Coal Plant Phase-Down in Africa
By Niccolò Manych and Tsitsi Musasike The future of the electricity system lies in renewables, both globally and in Africa. Although a green energy transition has multiple benefits for African nations, many continue to ...
Leaders Arrive in Beijing for What’s Going to be a Frenetic Week of Global South Diplomacy
Visiting heads of state, foreign ministers, and party leaders from Asia, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean arrived in Beijing this weekend for what's going to be a very busy week ahead for Chinese diplomacy specifically focused on small and mid-sized countries in the Global South.
China’s Defense Ministry Issues Stark Warning to the Philippines After Latest South China Sea Confrontation
The Chinese government warned the Philippines that if it continues to challenge Beijing's sovereignty over disputed territories in the South China Sea, Beijing will take "resolute and decisive measures." China's Defense Ministry issued the warning on Sunday, one day after
Western Governments Rally Behind Philippines After Latest Confrontation With China While ASEAN States Lay Low
A familiar pattern is beginning to set in after the increasingly frequent confrontations at sea between China and the Philippines: Japan and a group of Western governments, led by the U.S., immediately condemn China for its "dangerous manoeuvers," while governments in Southeast Asia remain noticeably quiet. ...
Kenya, China Prep for Upcoming FOCAC Summit in Beijing
Senior Chinese and Kenyan officials held talks in Nairobi about what will be on the agenda at the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit scheduled to take place later this fall in Beijing. The two sides met on Friday ...
TikTok’s Growing Popularity in Africa
Africa has the youngest population in the world, and they are rapidly warming to TikTok, the social media platform developed by the Chinese tech giant ByteDance. With its popular short videos and music with various features, TikTok is taking off in ...
The Sky is the Limit: Aviation and Africa-China Relations
By Lukas Fiala When Angolan President João Lourenço returned from China over the last week, he made a few noteworthy announcements. However, Lourenço’s apparent desire to have China finance an air force base in Angola stood out.
WEEK IN REVIEW: Why Angola is the “Vietnam of Africa”
Angolan President João Lourenço returned from a three-day visit to China loaded with goodies. He secured an upgrade in diplomatic ties, promises of new investment and, most importantly, a major reduction in monthly debt payments. ...