Wei Shen

Research fellow and specialist on China’s role in African electrification, contributing expertise on technology transfer, financing models, and the shift toward renewables.

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Oct 17, 2025 • 55min

[CGSP FORUM] Africa's Energy Future and China: Gauging the Price of Power

Frangton Chiyemura, an international development lecturer, Wei Shen, a research fellow focusing on African electrification, and Adjekai Adjei, an energy finance expert, delve into China's transformative role in Africa's energy landscape. They discuss China's $33 billion investments across 30 countries and the crucial pivot toward renewable energy sources like hydropower and solar. The experts emphasize the importance of data transparency for effective negotiations and share insights on balancing the benefits of Chinese investments against potential dependency risks for African nations.

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