The Economist: Can China rescue South African leftists, save them from Donald Trump?
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The Economist: Can China rescue South African leftists, save them from Donald Trump?

South African leftists dream of telling the West to get lost
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Key topics:

  • China is SA’s top trade partner, but ties remain lopsided and extractive

  • Public opinion on China vs West split along racial and political lines

  • SA risks isolation if it neglects reform and balanced global relations

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