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[DOUBLE EPISODE] 2024 China-Africa Year in Review

The China in Africa Podcast

CHAPTER

African Union's Global Engagement

This chapter explores the African Union's participation in major international forums such as FOCAC and the G20, noting the limited influence it holds despite its significant presence. The conversation intersects China's strategic interests in Africa with the evolving landscape of international relations, especially post-COVID, shedding light on trends in Chinese lending and financing challenges faced by African nations. Key infrastructure projects like the Lobito Corridor are discussed as symbols of the larger geopolitical stakes at play, highlighting the ongoing quests for economic diversification and sustainable development in Africa.

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