Why Kenyans Should be Wary of Learning to Speak Chinese

...do you feel that Kenyans should engage the outside world by understanding the language and culture of their largest economic partner and the world’s second largest economy? Let us know...

African Female Workers in Chinese Companies in Kenya: Myths and Challenges

...are responsible solely for kitchen chores and cleaning works. No wonder Mr. Xiang, site manager of a new project financed by the World Bank, finds himself in an awkward position...

Rex Tillerson’s ‘Do as I Say, Not as I Do’ Advice for Africa

...for an international NGO, run a theatre, and is a regular commentator for South African and international print/broadcast/online media. Get a daily email packed with the latest China-Africa news and...

Donald Trump's Spectacular Failure in Africa

At the sunset of the Trump administration, it's worth reflecting on all that went wrong with its Africa policy and specifically the oft-stated effort to contain China's rise on the continent. There's really no other way to describe it other than to say that it was a ...

Venezuela and the Chinese Debt Crisis in Africa

Even before the current economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic there were widespread concerns about Chinese lending practices in Africa. The U.S. and other critics contend that Beijing is employing a predatory lending strategy where it intentionally loads up ...

Public Relations with Chinese Characteristics

The Chinese approach to public relations often comes under fire by groups that espouse values of engagement and transparency. There is an attempt to measure Chinese PR performance against liberal democratic ideals, and unsurprisingly, those using this metric often come up disappointed time and time again. ...