China-Africa Relations
Total 47 Posts
Recent 5G Developments in Africa, and How Africans See the China/Western Competition
Over the past few weeks, there have been news reports about developments related to Huawei and 5G networks in Ethiopia and Angola.
In Ethiopia, Reuters reported that State-owned operator Ethio Telecom launched a 5G mobile phone service, with Huawei as its equipment supplier for the network.
And VoA reported on
China Suspends Poultry Imports from Gabon
According to a recent notice, China will suspend imports of poultry products from Gabon.
China Allows Fresh Avocado Imports from Kenya
China's Customs recently announced that it will start allowing fresh avocado imports from Kenya.
China's Customs Announces Multiple Measures to Prevent Various Disease Outbreaks
Recently, China's Customs announced that it would suspend imports of cloven-hoofed animals and related products from Indonesia due to foot-and-month disease, and impose certain sanitary requirements on containers and cargos from some African countries.
New Paper Examines Chinese Loans to Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A new policy brief from the Boston University Global Development Center looks at Chinese loans to Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting a recent decline and possible shift towards foreign direct investment instead.
China Allows Wild Aquatic Products from Kenya
China's Customs recently issued documents that will allow imports of wild aquatic products from Kenya, as long as they meet the inspection and quarantine requirements.
Current and Former U.S. Government Officials Comment on China's Presence in Africa
At an event put on by the Foreign Policy Research Institute yesterday entitled "Chinese Presence in Africa: A U.S. Perspective," several experts discussed the U.S. view of Chinese activities in Africa.
