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The Latest Chinese Tech News & Trends in Africa

Chinese technology in Africa is ubiquitous. The bulk of the continent’s 4G networks were built with Huawei networking equipment, more Transsion phones are sold every year across the continent than from any other brand and now Chinese companies are playing an increasingly dominant role in online services from mobile money (OPay) to music (Boomplay) to short-form video-sharing platforms (Vskit & TikTok). But Chinese technology in Africa is also very controversial amid mounting concerns over espionage, surveillance, and data management. No one covers China-Africa tech more than CAP. Subscribe for daily updates and bookmark this page to stay current with the latest trends.

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A GEESATCOM satellite by the Time Space Daoyu Technology Co. The company is working with Algeria and Morocco on an aerospace program focused on, among other areas, logistics and autonomous driving. Photo / GEESPACE

China’s Geely Expands Into African Space With Algeria, Morocco Satellite Deals

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, better known as the parent of one of China’s largest automakers, is expanding deep into Africa’s nascent space industry, striking satellite agreements with Algeria and Morocco that double as a study in diplomatic tightrope-walking. The Hangzhou-based Fortune 500 company, which ...

Chinese Cable Project Opposed by U.S. Sparks Row in Chile

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Xiaomi's logo is pictured at a venue for the launch ceremony of Xiaomi's new smart phone Mi Max in Beijing, May 10, 2016. Xiaomi has challenged an Indian tax ruling that said the company evaded $72 million in tariffs on royalty payments in India. REUTERS / Kim Kyung-Hoon / Photo

Xiaomi Challenges India Tax Authority Over Royalties Tariffs in Closely Watched Case
Temu logo is seen in this illustration taken November 4, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Nigeria Opens Probe Into Temu Over Suspected Data Protection Breaches

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