China in Africa

Ever since President Xi’s September 2018 visit to Africa, and an announcement at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation of US$60 billion in support for African nations, Beijing has continued to expand its influence on the continent. Through expansion of the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’, Beijing is increasing trade and investment in Africa. But critics are concerned that China’s growing ambitions could push Africa into a ‘debt trap’.
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