Africa: Bankrolling Regional Security

analysis

China intensifying its engagement with the African Union (AU) is indicative of the extent of its activities across the continent. The AU Commission was officially admitted into Focac (Forum on China-Africa Cooperation) in 2011, and China opened an official mission at the AU in 2015.

From Africa's point of view, China's continued investment in the continent can be explained by the continent's need for greater investment in transnational infrastructure and security. From China's side, the investment is pragmatic as it allows China's traditional bilateral engagement with African states to continue while providing opportunities for more coordinated interaction across Africa.

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