Africa-China: where is the relationship heading?

Think Change · May 30, 2023 · 35m

African countries have had close economic relationships with China for many years. China is a major trade and investment partner, technology and infrastructure collaborator and development finance player in Africa.

This has challenged traditional Western donors who had colonial relationships with many African countries as well as the US, until now the unquestionable dominant security and military power interacting with the continent.

Earlier this year Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that

‘leaving Africa in China’s hands is a big mistake’. Just last month, the UK’s Minister of…