China’s Presence in Africa Comes with a New Edge

A new Silk Road running between China and Africa promises a boost in trade for Beijing. Long focused on commercial activities, the Chinese government is now expanding its remit to bolster military relations and pursue subtler, soft-power strategies across the continent. But, as the U.S. retreats, what tools will Beijing use—and should the West be […]

A new Silk Road running between China and Africa promises a boost in trade for Beijing. Long focused on commercial activities, the Chinese ...

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