The China in Africa Podcast
A lively discussion on China's engagement across Africa hosted by veteran journalists Eric Olander in Paris and Cobus van Staden in Cape Town.
| Other Popular Episodes | Date | |
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| PLAY | When China met Africa | July 2, 2012 |
| A discussion with Nick Francis, co-creator of the acclaimed film documentary 'When China met Africa' | Economist and author Dambisa Moyo has a new book out that sounds the alarm over the long-term consequences of China's aggressive hunt for natural resources in Africa | A major Chinese mining company signs an unusual deal for one of South Africa's largest platinum companies--the Chinese firm offered a 23% premium over the next highest bidder, we'll explore why. Share your thoughts on this week's show on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject. | ||
| PLAY | A rally cry for the US to catch up to the Chinese in Africa | March 10, 2013 |
| US Senator Chris Coons sounded the alarm that the United States is rapidly falling behind the Chinese when it comes to overall engagement in Africa and if Washington does not take action it may be too late | How China's non-interference policy is complicating the West's aid agenda in Africa | The mysterious Airbus plane that is allegedly linked to the powerful China International Fund that is supposedly being used to smuggle out hundreds of millions of dollars in blood diamonds from Zimbabwe. | ||
| PLAY | Technology Designed in Africa, Made in China | September 30, 2012 |
| We go geek this week on the China Africa podcast with a focus on China-Africa technology cooperation (or the lack thereof). In particular, does the Congo-designed, China-made smartphone Elikia represent a future or trend or just a one-off experiment? Plus, we look at the opportunities for social media and software collaboration between China and Africa. | ||
| PLAY | Angola's Chinese-built ghost towns: who's to blame? | July 8, 2012 |
| Journalist Louise Redvers' BBC report on the Chinese-built ghost towns in the outskirts of the Angolan capital Luanda sparked a heated discussion over who precisely is responsible for this urban planning fiasco | How China is using broadcast media to alter negative perceptions in Africa | Chinese naval forces are on their way to the Gulf of Aden to participate in multinational anti-piracy operations. We welcome your feedback on our show. Please post your questions and comments: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject | ||
| PLAY | Why the US can't compete with China in Africa | December 23, 2012 |
| Although US officials talk about engaging Africa with as much enthusiasm as their counterparts in Beijing, US foreign and trade policy for Africa remain largely stagnant | How Chinese companies are taking advantage of Africa's free trade agreement with the US as a backdoor into the American market | Why Chinese aid programs in Africa are "much less complicated" than Western development initiatives. | ||