The China Africa Project
12.08.17
China and the Rise of Africa’s New Autocrats
Anzetse Were is a Nairobi-based international development economist and newspaper columnist who is increasingly worried about a resurgence of autocratic rule in Africa. Buoyed by the United States’ apparent receding interest in promoting democratic...
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11.27.17
What Does Mugabe’s Resignation Mean for China?
On November 15, soldiers placed the 93-year-old Robert Mugabe under house arrest. Mugabe had ruled Zimbabwe since the country gained independence in 1980. On November 21, he resigned after 37 years in power. China, Zimbabwe’s largest foreign...
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11.22.17China Turns Its Back on Comrade Bob to Embrace Change in Zimbabwe
Guardian
Confirmation of Robert Mugabe’s ouster prompted revelry on the streets of Harare. “The Goblin has gone!” raved one.
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11.21.17Mugabe's Downfall Could Be Good Business for China
Bloomberg
China has seen its influence rise in Zimbabwe during Robert Mugabe’s nearly four decades in power, becoming the African nation’s third-largest trading partner and biggest foreign investor. Beijing might gain even more if he goes.
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12.01.15China's Xi In Zimbabwe To Sign Power, Infrastructure Deals
Reuters
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, the first visit by a Chinese leader since 1996.
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11.24.15
The China Africa Relationship: Crossroads or Cliff?
As we approach the sixth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Johannesburg, we try better to understand the main issues that surely will arise when Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Jacob Zuma meet on December 4...
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10.27.15President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe Turns Down Confucius Peace Prize
New York Times
Mr. Mugabe decided to reject the prize after learning that it had nothing to do with the Chinese government.
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10.22.15Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe Awarded 'China's Nobel Peace Prize'
Guardian
Confucius peace prize chairman defends decision to give award to leader accused of using systematic violence to maintain power.
The China Africa Project
09.16.14
Mugabe Critic: Zimbabwe’s ‘Old Friend’ China is Bleeding it Dry
Harare-based economist and columnist Vince Musewe doesn’t mince words in his criticism of Zimbabwe’s growing financial dependence. Beijing is “bleeding Zimbabwe dry” through loans and Musewe says enough is enough. He is calling on Robert Mugabe’s...