ADWhat does that say about the state of China’s economy?A general view of a Chinese military vessel docked at the port in Richards Bay, as South Africa embarked on a 10-day joint military exercise with Russia and China, in South Africa, on Feb. 22, 2023.Guillem Sartorio/AFP via Getty Images2/23/2026|Updated: 2/23/2026CommentaryFor more than a decade, China’s footprint across Africa has expanded at a phenomenal pace.James Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected Articles
Out of AfricaBeijing Slashes Investment Up to 85 Percent
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