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Africa in the New Era of U.S.-China Relations

Africa once again faces the prospect of being caught in the middle of a Great Power struggle, a situation it desperately wants to avoid. Here you will find CAP’s full coverage of the burgeoning struggle between the U.S. and China on the continent and how the two powers are vying for influence. Bookmark this page to follow our coverage of how the increasingly bitter politics between Beijing and Washington is impacting countries across the continent. If you’re not already a subscriber, you can unlock all of our coverage here.

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Biden’s Canceled Trip Framed as All About China

U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to cut his Asia-Pacific trip short to deal with debt ceiling negotiations with Republican counterparts is drawing criticism. After attending the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, Biden would have been the first U.S. president to visit Papua New Guinea (PNG). He would ...

Qin Gang’s Press Conference Offered Many Global South Takeaways, Between the Punches Thrown at the U.S.

China’s “Malign Influence” in Global South Emerges as Key Theme in U.S. House Hearings

U.S. Discussed Debt Issues With China While Also Hinting Beijing Uses Loans for “Coercive Leverage” in South Asia

The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka Goes on a Furious Twitter Rant to Rebut U.S. Ambassador’s “Spoiler” Accusations

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Twice-weekly podcast dedicated to exploring every facet of China's engagement in Africa. Hosted by Eric Olander and Cobus van Staden.
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