#05 Strategic Daily: The rise of China's influence in Africa and what It means for the West

China's engagement in Africa is complex and multifaceted, and that there is both potential for competition and cooperation between China and the West in the region.

China's role in Africa has grown rapidly in recent years, with the Asian giant investing heavily in the continent's natural resources, infrastructure, and trade. This has led to some concerns in the West that China is seeking to expand its influence in Africa at the expense of other powers, such as the United States. However, it is important to note that China's engagement in Africa is complex and multifaceted, and that there is both potential for competition and cooperation between China and the West in the region.

China's interests in Africa

China has four main interests in Africa: