A Boston University study concluded that China could significantly accelerate the energy transition in Africa. However, there is a major discrepancy in the Chinese approach.
By Andreas Sieren
Dozens of emerging and developing countries are over-indebted or can barely borrow on the international capital market. However, many of these countries have a particularly high need for investment or great potential for climate and environmental action.
By Nico Beckert
The young entrepreneur Huang Hongxiang wants to help Chinese companies make their foreign investments more sustainable and better align them with conditions on the ground. The demand for a better understanding of Chinese companies is huge in places like Africa, he says in an interview with Fabian Peltsch. However, the Chinese side, in particular, continues to stonewall in many cases.
By Fabian Peltsch
A 30-year-old Ugandan woman has created an internet sensation on Douyin, YouTube, and TikTok. Her "Sino-Africa rural love story" shows how Africa and China are growing together, not only economically but also culturally.
By Redaktion Table
Climate-smart agriculture has been hailed as a climate solution since COP26 in Glasgow. But it is misleading. Chemical pesticides and fertilizers destroy local ecosystems and communities and contribute to climate change. If humanity wants to have a future on this planet, agroecology is essential.
By Redaktion Table
On the first stop of his Africa tour, China's Foreign Minister announced plans to deepen relations with Egypt. Wang Yi also spoke with his counterpart about the war in the Middle East.
By Lucia Weiß
The works by author Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor examine African identities in times of global upheaval and China's growing presence on the continent. She spoke with Fabian Peltsch about how the young generation turns its back on the West.
By Fabian Peltsch
The China Global South Project tracks China's relationship with emerging and developing countries in Africa and other parts of the world. The much-praised initiative is the brainchild of South African researcher Cobus van Staden.
By Redaktion Table
China uses Kenya as a stepping stone into the African market. However, in an interview conducted by Fabian Peltsch, risk analyst Dismas Kizito Mokua warns that Chinese investors must consider local interests more if they want to be successful.
By Fabian Peltsch
Work on the Global Adaptation Goal (GGA) at the climate summit was stalled for so long that many essential elements were left out of the final declaration. Above all, the African states cannot be satisfied with this. However, they ultimately accepted the text.
By Alexandra Endres
