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United States must enhance commercial relationships with African nations to reduce its reliance on China With the U.S. depending nearly entirely on external sources, notably China, for essential minerals, the However, the U.S. faces stiff competition, not only from China, which has solidified its mining presence Despite challenges in matching China's extensive mining ecosystem and investment levels, the USIP report

build Africa’s largest industrial city near Kinshasa, creating 150,000 jobs Unveiling the $12 Billion China‑Congo The contract authorises development of the China‑Congo Industrial City, a 75‑km² special economic zone will be built by the Sino‑Congo Special Zone (SCSZ), a consortium formed by Chinese investors led by China With diligent implementation and inclusive planning, the China‑Congo Industrial City could become the and China’s ambassador highlight capacity-building and technical support .

Ruth Nankabirwa, has received an invitation from China to discuss the $5 billion crude oil pipeline . While Western banks hesitated due to environmental concerns, China’s special envoy, Xue Bing, conveyed Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, to visit China for further discussions

FBI arrests two Chinese men accused of spying and trying to recruit US Navy members as spies for China for allegedly spying and trying to recruit members of the US Navy to work as intelligence assets for China According to court documents: Lai recruited Chen in 2021 to work for China’s Ministry of State Security of the case and claimed: “The US has never stopped its espionage activities against China,” dismissing In August 2023, two Navy sailors were charged with supplying China with sensitive military information

Judith Suminwa Congo's Investment Unveiling the $12 Billion China‑Congo Industrial City Kinshasa’s Industrial Transformation: Unveiling the $12 Billion China‑Congo Industrial City .

Burundi’s latest minerals shipment to China puts fresh focus on export earnings, youth cooperatives and Burundi’s 300-tonne mineral export drive is gaining attention Burundi’s latest minerals shipment to China Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Burundi’s latest mineral shipment to China China South Africa South Africa Burundi Burundi ADVERTISEMENT Keep Reading Justice & Crime WHY Burundi ’s 300-tonne mineral export drive is gaining attention A 300-tonne shipment to China highlights export

US supply concerns are sharpening focus on African mineral producers as Washington looks beyond China race US supply concerns are sharpening focus on African mineral producers as Washington looks beyond China Washington may be facing a tight reserve position, adding urgency to efforts to diversify supply away from China China remains the dominant force in rare earth refining and has tightened export controls on several Washington is expanding its search for alternative supply routes as it tries to reduce dependence on China

This development presents a challenge to US rivals like China and Russia, who have previously held significant China's influence, built through extensive infrastructure projects and cultural initiatives, may face While the US may not match China’s infrastructure investments, it offers Kenya an alternative partnership

South Africa will host the China-led “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercise from 9–16 January, with warships from China, Russia and Iran operating in its waters. the founding of the People's Liberation Army Navy in Qingdao, Shandong province, on April 23, 2009 China‑led naval exercise draws Russia and Iran to South African waters South Africa will host the China-led “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercise from 9–16 January, with warships from China, Russia and Iran operating

China-led BRICS Plus exercise highlights ageing fleet and missing maritime patrol aircraft The South Analyst says China led naval drills reveal SA navy’s limited readiness China-led BRICS Plus exercise Helmoed Römer Heitman, speaking to broadcaster 702 Drive, said the Will for Peace 2026 drills involving China The event previously known as Exercise Mosi is led by the People’s Republic of China and includes Russia People also Read : ANC plans North West rally to explain its goals for 2026 China‑led naval exercise

"It feels like home," he said, emphasizing the growing partnership between China and South Africa under Wu highlighted China’s extensive poverty alleviation achievements, noting that nearly 800 million rural He also reiterated China's commitment to global poverty reduction and collaboration with Africa through initiatives like the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

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