The China in Africa Podcast

Exploring Europe's need for a new vision in engaging with Africa beyond countering China, focusing on mutual interests and long-term investment. Discussing historical colonial trauma, China-Africa relations, and opportunities for strategic partnerships amidst global political shifts.

Exploring the complexities of US-China-Africa relations, including US foreign policy challenges, impact of AGOA on African countries, relationship dynamics between China and South Africa, potential impact of a second Trump administration, and reflections on a recent Washington visit and call for support.

Exploring the need for a new narrative on Africa-China relations beyond Western and Chinese biases. Scholars discuss the complexities, power dynamics, and nuances of storytelling in shaping global relationships. Emphasizing the importance of elevating African perspectives and engaging with diverse voices for a more comprehensive understanding.

Discussions on Chinese overcapacity impacting developing countries, with examples of tariffs introduced by South Africa and other nations. Highlights Chinese dominance in low-cost goods, challenges faced by local producers, and implications for global supply chains. Experts from Rhodium Group share insights on the debilitating effects on least developed countries.

Kenyan protestors express anger towards government and IMF, not China. Kenya struggles with servicing Chinese debt amidst currency depreciation. China's role in African conflicts and diplomatic relations. Challenges of Chinese debt in Niger. Critique of China's diplomatic efforts in Horn of Africa.

The violent confrontation between China and the Philippines on June 17th near the Second Thomas Shoal marked a sharp escalation in tensions between the two countries over their rival territorial claims in the South China Sea. After the melee that severely injured one Filipino sailor, the two countries engaged in a second battle, this time in the media, to shape the narrative of what happened and where this burgeoning crisis goes from here. Alex Vuving, a professor at the Pentagon-backed think tank Asia-Pacific Security Studies Center in Honolulu, joins Eric to discuss why the events of June 17th have prompted Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to recalibrate his strategy. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth FOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

The podcast discusses how China's changing economy is impacting Africa, highlighting trends reshaping the economic relationship. It explores the decline in Angola's crude oil exports to China, China's rising oil imports from other countries, Chinese investments in Africa, and the potential of Renminbi in African trade and development.

Discussion on the evolution and importance of the BRICS group, highlighting new initiatives like harmonizing AI standards and currency transfers. Gustavo de Carvalho provides insights on the group's objectives and aspirations, while exploring geopolitical dynamics, new members, and future agendas. The podcast also addresses global power shifts, alternate trading systems, and challenges faced by developing nations within the international system.

Experts Tarela Moses & Tim Hirschel-Burns talk about the future of Chinese development finance in Africa. Discussion includes the trends of Chinese financing, optimism for new infrastructure projects, challenges of debt crisis impact, and the need for African governments to enhance negotiation skills.

With memories still fresh from the first Cold War, leaders in Africa, Asia, and across the Global South have repeatedly said they do not want any part of a second Great Power rivalry. But as tensions between the U.S. and China steadily deteriorate, the pressure on these smaller, non-aligned countries is going to surge. The geopolitical dynamics are changing very fast. Jane Perlez, a renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who spent more than thirty years reporting for The New York Times as a foreign correspondent, laid out the challenges in a new eight-part podcast series on the burgeoning U.S.-China strategic competition. Jane joins Eric & Cobus from Sydney to share her insights on where this competition is going and what impact she thinks it will have on developing countries. SHOW NOTES: Listen to Face-Off: The U.S. vs. China hosted by Jane Perlez: https://tinyurl.com/22kkfpu8 JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @stadenesque | @eric_olander | @janeperlez Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth FOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CAP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CAP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth