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Will African Migration to China Ever Be the Same Again?

The African diaspora has long thrived in southern China. But this may all change following the pandemic. In tackling the spread of COVID-19, the Chinese government has employed a variety of technologies to surveil and trace individuals. These may soon leave little room for the kinds of irregular migration, mobility and living situations that have allowed many African communities to live, work and operate in China up till now, writes Roberto Castillo for African Arguments.

Africa: Coronavirus Pandemic Helps China Expand Its Influence in Africa

DW, 25 April 2020

Despite the racist hostilities against Africans, China's influence in Africa is expanding as Beijing races to help the continent from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Africa: African Migration to China May Never Be the Same Again

African Arguments, 23 April 2020

If China continues to use mass surveillance technologies after COVID-19, staying untraceable may be impossible for undocumented migrants. Read more »

Jing Zhang/UN News

People wear face masks at China's Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (file photo).

South Africa: Coronavirus - ANC Calls On Communist Party of China to Act Swiftly On Alleged Ill-Treatment of African Nationals

News24Wire, 18 April 2020

The ANC has called on the Communist Party of China to act swiftly on allegations of ill-treatment of African nationals in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Chinese Embassy Advises Nigerians to Delay China Travel As Coronavirus Spreads to 17,205

Vanguard, 3 February 2020

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InFocus

Latest Covid-19 Statistics from African Countries

As of January 18, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,261,125. Reported deaths in Africa reached 78,874 and 2,676,282 people have ... Read more »
- Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 79,000
- Africa: Continent's Covid-19 Deaths at More Than 78,000
Bobi Wine Offers to Rescue Africans 'Mistreated' in China

Ugandan musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has offered to help airlift hundreds of Africans allegedly being mistreatedRead more »
- Uganda: Govt Dismisses Bobi Wine Offer to Airlift Ugandans Stranded in China
- Africa: Teacher in China On 'Discrimination, Forced Quarantine' for Africans

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