Analyst Jana de Kluiver on China's pledge of $50b in fresh funding for Africa
China has pledged to help African nations in industry, infrastructure, trade and investment at what it has dubbed its biggest diplomatic event in recent years. This includes over US$50 billion in financing over the next three years for the continent, which is rich in critical minerals and natural resources. Ms Jana de Kluiver, research officer at the Institute of Security Studies in South Africa, shared more about China's funding for the African continent.
China has pledged to help African nations in industry, infrastructure, trade and investment at what it has dubbed its biggest diplomatic event in recent years. This includes over US$50 billion in financing over the next three years for the continent, which is rich in critical minerals and natural resources. Ms Jana de Kluiver, research officer at the Institute of Security Studies in South Africa, shared more about China's funding for the African continent.