China’s presence in Africa, which has ramped up over the last two decades, has traditionally focused on trade, technology, infrastructure, and security rather than humanitarian aid or health ...

China in Africa: August 2024 Throughout August, much of China’s engagement in Africa has set the stage for this week’s upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing.

China has been Africa's largest trading partner for the past 15 years. In 2023, Africa exported $170 billion worth of goods to the Asian giant.

The Global Public Opinion on China Project noted that across more than 1,200 surveys in developing countries, positive views of China outweighed negative views by about two to one.

As Beijing prepares for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), scheduled to take place from September 4 to 6, there is a sense of anticipation about what the summit will ...