China-Africa Relations: Threat to US Interests?

In this episode of Need to Know we explore China’s growing influence in Africa through investments, diplomacy, and military cooperation. Our guests are Oge Onubogu, Director of the Wilson Center’s Africa Program, and Robert Daly, Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States. Together with host, John Milewski, they discuss China’s investment diplomacy, perceptions of its role on the continent, and implications for US policy.

Takeaways

• China has maintained relations with Sub-Saharan Africa since 2000.
• FOCAC is a cornerstone of China-Africa relations.
  Africa is not a monolith; relationships vary by country.
• Public perception surveys show favorability towards China.
• China’s investments focus on infrastructure and education.
• Debt trap diplomacy is often overstated; perceptions vary.
• China’s engagement is seen as a partnership by many African nations.
• US financial support is higher, but perceptions differ significantly.
• China is expanding its political and security interests in Africa.
• Development often requires interference in internal affairs.

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