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China seizes 'military vacuum' in Africa following Western retreat - Yes Punjab News China expands its military footprint in Africa as Sahel nations and Western-aligned states procure Chinese defence systems amid a regional security vacuum.

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#ChinaAfrica #SahelSecurity #Geopolitics #ChinaMilitary #AfricaDefence #WestAfrica #BurkinaFaso #Mali #Senegal #Ghana #GlobalSecurity #ArmsTrade #FOCAC #StrategicInfluence #WorldNews

La Chine et l'Afrique à l'aube d'une nouvelle ère stratégique ? L'édition 2024 du Forum sur la coopération sino-africaine (FOCAC) n'a pas démenti l'immense capacité d'attraction de la Chine sur les dirigeants africains, en dépit d'une baisse des crédits chinois depuis quelques années. Au-delà de l'enjeu économique, Pékin y a déroulé une offre d'alliance (…) -- Alternatives Sud - extraits, Afrique subsaharienne, Chine, Libre-échange

🕸glané sur le net🕸 La Chine et l'Afrique à l'aube d'une nouvelle ère stratégique ?: L'édition 2024 du Forum sur la coopération sino-africaine (FOCAC) n'a pas démenti l'immense capacité d'attraction de la Chine sur les dirigeants africains, en dépit… #Chine #Afrique #FOCAC #cooperation #libreechange

China courts Africa with tariff-free access: a new era of trade, or just the first step? China's new zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations marks a significant step towards rebalancing trade. While boosting China's soft power, this alone won't transform African exports. Addressing non-...

China announced tariff-free access for all imports from 53 African nations. A huge move to address trade imbalances & boost African exports.

But is it truly a new era, or just the first step? My thoughts: odi.org/en/insights/...

#ChinaAfrica #Trade #Africa #GlobalTrade #FOCAC #EconomicDevelopment

Describing #China and #Africa as the backbone of the #GlobalSouth, #XiJinping expressed confidence that the stability and resilience of their partnership will help both sides navigate global uncertainties. @asiapacific.bsky.social #FOCAC www.asianpacificcenter.org/people-s-da-...

The latest #FOCAC Summit produced a strong consensus to jointly promote modernization, signaling a new stage in the development of the all-weather #China-#Africa community with a shared future in the new era. @asiapacific.bsky.social www.asianpacificcenter.org/people-s-da-...

#Chinese President #XiJinping and President of the Republic of #Congo #DenisSassouNguesso sent separate congratulatory letters to #FOCAC ministerial meeting. @asiapacific.bsky.social www.asianpacificcenter.org/people-s-da-...

China aplicará cero aranceles a productos de 53 países africanos A partir del viernes 13 de junio, también tendrá lugar en Changsha, capital de Hunan, la cuarta Feria Comercial China-África, un espacio clave para reforzar los lazos económicos bilaterales entre China y el continente del sur.

🌍🇨🇳 At Changsha 2025, China & 54 African nations mark 25 years of #FOCAC.

✔️ Zero-tariff for 53 countries
✔️ 2026: Year of People-to-People Exchanges
✔️ Green, digital, & infra focus

Xi: “Together, we shape peace & progress.”

#ChinaAfrica #GlobalSouth #FOCAC25 #Changsha2025

Namibia courts China for infrastructure and tech Hertta-Maria Amutenja  Namibia is looking to strengthen its cooperation with China in infrastructure and digital technology during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), currently taking place in Beijing and Changsha. Minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi arrived in China on Sunday to lead Namibia’s delegation in bilateral and multilateral talks.  She was welcomed at Beijing International Airport by Namibia’s ambassador to China, Elia George Kaiyamo, and other senior government officials. According to the ministry, Ashipala-Musavyi’s focus is on deepening ties in key sectors such as infrastructure and digital technology, which are central to Namibia’s economic plans.  Her meetings in Beijing and Changsha aim to strengthen foreign partnerships that support Namibia’s development goals. “The minister’s overall engagements will focus on enhancing cooperation in priority sectors, including trade, infrastructure development, agriculture, and digital technology,” the ministry said. The engagements are expected to support Namibia’s role in Africa-China relations and promote long-term economic growth. Infrastructure remains vital to Namibia’s Vision 2030 and national development strategies.  Talks with Chinese stakeholders are likely to cover transport systems, logistics hubs, and renewable energy infrastructure. In the digital field, Namibia aims to boost connectivity, promote digital inclusion, and support innovation in education, healthcare, and public services.  The country will explore options for technical support, digital infrastructure investment, and training through partnerships with Chinese institutions and companies. On Monday, Ashipala-Musavyi visited Huawei’s Innovation and Research Centre in Beijing.  She met Huawei engineers and strategists, reaffirming Namibia’s interest in using digital technology to support economic development.  Her visit included a tour of the company’s facilities and a discussion on how Huawei could help expand Namibia’s digital infrastructure. Ashipala-Musavyi and Kaiyamo also took part in a workshop called Sharing Digital Economy Experiences.  The session included Namibian officials, private sector representatives, and Huawei staff. She is also scheduled to meet China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, who is a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. Namibia is attending CAETE as a guest country of honour.  The expo, held in Changsha from 12 to 15 June, will showcase Namibia’s investment potential, especially in infrastructure and digital services. The Namibian delegation includes representatives from both the government and the private sector. FOCAC was launched in the year 2000 as a platform for China-Africa cooperation.  The 2025 session will mark its 25th anniversary and will review progress made and set new priorities.

#Namibia #China #Infrastructure #DigitalTechnology #FOCAC

Namibia headed to meetings on China-Africa relations Namibia will next week attend meetings to strengthen partnerships with China. Representatives will be attending the Ministerial Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac), as well as the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (Caete) in Changsha from 11 to 15 June. The delegation, comprising members of the public and private sectors, will be led by minister of international relations and cooperation Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. “The Namibian delegation will seek to deepen strategic partnerships with China by promoting economic diversification, infrastructure development, sustainable resource management, and regional integration,” the ministry stated in a recent announcement. The upcoming meeting marks Focac’s 25th anniversary and will review what progress has been made on the goals established previously, as well as identify actions that need to be taken to progress further. It will be attended by China’s foreign minister Wang Yi, alongside representatives of the 54 African member states of Focac. “Since its establishment in 2000, Focac has served as Africa’s premier multilateral cooperation framework with China facilitating dialogue on infrastructure financing, technology transfer, health, education, and environmental sustainability,” the statement says. Experts suggest the main focus of the meeting will be the widening trade imbalance between China and Africa. African imports to China are dropping while trade in the opposite direction continue to surge. Discussions will likely be focused on creating a more balanced partnership. The post Namibia headed to meetings on China-Africa relations appeared first on The Namibian.

#Namibia #ChinaAfricaRelations #Focac #EconomicPartnership #SustainableDevelopment

China kicks off 2025 with a $50.7B pledge to Africa! 💰 Wang Yi's visit underscores Beijing's push for green energy, digital expansion & infrastructure.

But will African nations secure local benefits?
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#ChinaAfrica #FOCAC #Investment

FOCAC 2024: Abkehr von großen Infrastrukturprojekten, hin zu China als normative Macht Der FOCAC-Aktionsplan für Peking (2025-2027) enthält konkrete Ziele für die Beziehungen zwischen China und Afrika. Welche aktuellen Trends...

Das #FOCAC zeigt, „wie #China sich zunehmend als normative und diskursive Macht in Afrika positioniert, indem China seine eigenen Modernisierungserfahrungen als potenzielles Vorbild für afrikanische Länder hervorhob …

FOCAC 2024: Moving Away from Large Infrastructure Deals towards Normative Power of China The FOCAC Beijing Action Plan (2025–2027) outlines concrete targets for China–Africa relations. What are the latest trends shaping this...

What are the latest trends shaping China-Africa partnerships and how might they affect Europe's cooperation with #Africa? Hangwei Li and Christine Hackenesch provide some 💡insights after #FOCAC 2024 in their new Megatrends Spotlight (EN/GER). www.megatrends-afrika.de/en/publicati...

Today on @bbcnewsuk.bsky.social I tried to explain why the #FOCAC, being held in #Beijing on September 4-6, is important for both #China and #African states, and what to expect 👇🏼🇨🇳

Rolando o #FOCAC em Pequim

🇨🇳 encoraja a cooperação e o desenvolvimento ganha-ganha.

FOTO: vários líderes da África com o Presidente Xi Jinping.

🧵zum Zustand der #China-#Afrika Beziehungen aus europäischer Perspektive. Vom anstehenden #FOCAC Gipfel in Peking sind keine größeren Änderungen oder spektakuläre Diplomatie zu erwarten, sondern inkrementelle Fortschritte und die Vertiefung multipler bilateraler Beziehungen.