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Jan van der Made

China’s new strategy in Africa: is the continent getting a fair deal?

Children wave African and Chinese flags during a reception at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac) in Beijing on 4 September, 2024. AP - Andres Martinez Casares

China has unveiled a bold new strategy to deepen its influence in Africa – with mixed reactions over whether the continent will truly benefit. At the close of the latest China-Africa cooperation forum, Beijing presented an elaborate proposal to boost African development while securing its own strategic foothold.

The Beijing Action Plan is China’s blueprint for the next three years, committing a staggering €46 billion in aid, investments and credit lines.

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