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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.
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DR Congo Buys Nine Chinese Attack Drones for Use in War Against M23 Rebels
The Congolese government is stepping up the fight against M23 rebels with the purchase of nine Chinese CH-4 attack drones, according to a report in Africa Intelligence. The first batch of three drones will be delivered next month, with the rest to be shipped ...
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