Tom Harper, Doctoral researcher, University of Surrey
Nov 08, 2019
China’s soft power offensive in Africa has enabled it to make gains that have largely eluded it in the developed world, but it cannot be considered soft power in the traditional sense.
Joaquim Alberto Chissano, Former President, the Republic of Mozambique
Apr 29, 2019
China–Africa relations are experiencing a number of misconceptions that need to be addressed. For instance, there are concerns over a potential debt trap stemming from Chinese loans to fund infrastructure development in Africa.
Robert I. Rotberg, Founding Director of Program on Intrastate Conflict, Harvard Kennedy School
Apr 04, 2019
Many African nations are completely reliant on Chinese-made technology, but despite ongoing concerns over Chinese telecommunications operations, African nations are seemingly content with Chinese technology.
Robert I. Rotberg, Founding Director of Program on Intrastate Conflict, Harvard Kennedy School
Mar 20, 2019
China’s increasing prominence in Djibouti and other African nations is the latest signal that China sees Africa as holding strategic promise for the Belt and Road Initiative.
Hannah Feldshuh, Analyst
Feb 22, 2019
As China’s engagement in Africa increases, critics raise questions about loan terms, as well as its impact on governance and business standards. Still, Chinese analysts and policymakers argue that China will provide much needed development for the continent: a pathway to stability and improved quality of life.
He Wenping, Research Fellow, West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Sep 10, 2018
The generosity of China’s support shows its benevolence towards Africa.
Wang Yiwei, Jean Monnet Chair Professor, Renmin University of China
Sep 07, 2018
For all the fears and complaints about the Belt & Road, it at least offers Africans opportunity.
Wang Lei, Assistant Research Fellow, Institute of World Political Studies, CICIR
Sep 07, 2018
China actually does more good for Africa than most other countries and organizations you could name.
Ma Shikun, Senior Journalist, the People’s Daily
Apr 19, 2018
China’s presence in Africa, by the numbers.