From funding vital infrastructure and industrial growth to a growing wave of cultural exchange, ties between Beijing and Africa are entering a new phase. In this ongoing series, we explore the deepening economic, cultural and diplomatic relations between China and African countries.
More and more Africans want to learn Chinese. But who will teach them?
African nations are adding Chinese to their national curricula, but the roll-out is hampered by a lack of qualified teachers.
How Benin is on the road to reshaping its cotton industry, with China’s help
A 184km road project will make transport easier while Chinese experts and firms are assisting with technical support and local processing.
Is China’s risk tolerance reaching its limit with pause of African mine deal?
Regulators ‘sending a signal’ with scrutiny of potential acquisition that includes important mining assets in conflict-prone regions.