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Bonus: The Global Jigsaw

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China's Strategic Initiatives in Africa

Exploring China's historical relationship with Africa, this chapter focuses on the construction of the Tanzania Zambia Railway project and China's alignment with Africa's anti-colonial sentiments. It discusses China's economic growth leading to initiatives like the Belt and Road, securing lithium reserves in Africa for battery manufacturing, and strategic infrastructural projects. The chapter also touches on China's diplomatic strategies in Africa, aiming to lead the global South and expand its influence through alliances with African nations.

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