-
Africa:
China Investment 'Picking Up Pace'
SA Info, 18 January 2012
The scale and pace of investment by Chinese companies across the African continent is picking up, with South African financial services group Standard Bank alone responsible for… Read more »
-
Cameroon:
Uncertain Prospects for Relationship with China
IPS, 11 January 2012
The Cameroon government is increasingly turning to China as a privileged partner in its development efforts. But there are many discordant voices who say the long-term effects of… Read more »
-
Africa:
Chinese Foreign Minister Hails Continent As 'Golden Ground'
RNW Africa, 5 January 2012
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on Thursday hailed Africa as a "golden ground" for foreign investment, and vowed to work with Chinese firms to ensure they comply with local… Read more »
-
Ethiopia:
Country's Partnership With China
Guardian Network, 10 January 2012
China sees Ethiopia as a land of business opportunities, but the African country remains in charge of any deals. Read more »
-
South Africa:
Will Country Continue to Buckle Under Pressure From China?
ISS, 9 January 2012
As the ANC celebrates its 100 years of existence, South Africa this year faces a number of important foreign policy decisions, including how to manage its relations with China. Read more »
-
Africa:
Why Chinese Companies Are Successful in Africa
TradeInvest, 4 January 2012
Chinese companies now dominate the African construction sector, with a market share larger than those of France, Italy and US combined. This strength of Chinese firms in Africa's… Read more »
-
Kenya:
When China Met Africa and Other Oriental Stories
Nation, 1 January 2012
One of the best documentaries I watched last year was When China Met Africa, a brilliant piece of work that follows Chinese entrepreneurs and their attempts at setting up… Read more »
-
Kenya:
Chinese Win Yet Another Sh2.6 Billion Bomas Road Deal
The Star, 30 December 2011
The government has contracted China Wu Yi Construction Company for the construction of a dual carriageway extension of Langata Road from Kenya Wildlife Service gate to Bomas of… Read more »
-
Sudan:
Country Seeks China Trade in Yuan
RNW Africa, 28 December 2011
Sudan has asked its biggest trading partner China to use the yuan currency and Sudanese pounds rather than US dollars in their commercial exchanges, the central bank governor said… Read more »
-
Nigeria:
China's Investment in the Country Hits U.S.$6.1 Billion
This Day, 28 December 2011
The exponential growth rate of Chinese economic links with Africa has reached a new height as report by Oxford Business Group (OBG) has revealed that China accounts for roughly 25… Read more »
-
Africa:
Which Way China-Africa Relations?
Fahamu, 15 December 2011
A recent conference at a Chinese university gave students a rare opportunity to listen to a number of different voices on the important topic of China-Africa relations. Katherine… Read more »
-
Zambia:
When China Met Africa - a Worm's Eye View
African Arguments, 12 October 2011
The new film by the Francis brothers, When China Met Africa, is an exquisite fly-on-the-wall documentary following the fortunes of Chinese projects in Zambia. Mr Liu has come with… Read more »