The complex landscape of China’s post-COVID economic revival in Africa
As China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) gains momentum post-pandemic, Africa finds itself at the centre of renewed economic engagement. While Chinese investment surged, particularly in energy transition minerals, the relationship remains imbalanced. Despite rhetoric of mutual benefit, Africa faces a widening trade deficit with China and diminishing infrastructure financing. Shifts towards public-private partnerships signal a potential pivot, yet challenges persist, underscoring complexities in China-Africa dynamics and raising questions about the BRI's true impact.
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By Rachel Savage and Duncan Miriri
China's flagship economic cooperation program is bouncing back after a lull during the global pandemic, with Africa a primary focus, according to a Reuters analysis of lending, investment and trade data.
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