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Africa’s Minerals, Taiwan, and Tech Race
Our latest episode looks at Taiwan’s diplomatic space, DRC mining tensions, resource nationalism, and the race to build the next generation of batteries and AI tools.
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Indonesia is emerging as a key swing state in the U.S.-China rivalry. President Prabowo is trying to keep Washington close without weakening China’s central role in Indonesia’s economy.
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Beijing has sanctioned Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., one of the Marcos government’s most outspoken China hawks, in a move Chinese commentators say is meant to warn Manila against further confrontation. chinaglobalsouth.com/2026/06…
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Somaliland has a right to choose its own relationships and pressure tactics from Beijing and Mogadishu have not succeeded in altering its friendship with Taipei, its top diplomat in Taiwan said on Friday at the opening of a new office.
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The Debt Trap Narrative That Won’t Die
Why do debunked narratives about China in Africa keep circulating in Washington? Former diplomat Dan Kobayashi takes us through the U.S. policy system to explain how misinformation can persist.
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China has sanctioned Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, accusing him of making “erroneous remarks” that harmed Beijing’s interests and bilateral ties. chinaglobalsouth.com/2026/06…
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Is the U.S. Retreating from Africa?
Former diplomat Dan Kobayashi says the shift under Trump 2.0 is deeper than a lack of interest: fewer ambassadors, tougher visas, and a diplomatic posture that tells African countries they are not a priority.
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After postings in Lesotho, Zambia, Malawi, and years at the State Department’s intelligence bureau, Dan Kobayashi has seen U.S.-Africa policy up close.
He joins us to share an insider’s view on how Washington approaches Africa.
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The China-Global South Project retweeted
China’s Africa mining strategy may be changing.
Beijing has reportedly paused Zijin’s $4.4B Allied Gold deal amid concerns over price, security, and political risk in Mali.
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The China-Global South Project retweeted
What happens when the United States is no longer central to Africa’s biggest economic and strategic conversations? x.com/ChinaGSProject/status/…
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China did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup, but its presence is everywhere from referee Ma Ning to Lenovo servers, Hisense VAR systems, merchandise factories, and broadcast rights. chinaglobalsouth.com/2026/06…
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Where does Africa stand in Trump’s foreign policy?
Former U.S. diplomat Dan Kobayashi explains why Trump’s Africa policy may be less about continent-wide engagement and more about selective deals tied to U.S. interests.
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Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing will visit China next week for talks with his counterpart Xi Jinping, Beijing said on Friday. chinaglobalsouth.com/2026/06…
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The China-Global South Project retweeted
Is China becoming more cautious about African mining deals?
Beijing’s review of Zijin Mining’s $4.4B Allied Gold acquisition suggests security risk, political pressure, and price are now harder to ignore.
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Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing will visit China next week, Beijing said on Friday, where he will hold talks with his counterpart Xi Jinping.
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New @afrobarometer data from Seychelles points to an important shift in Indian Ocean geopolitics. A majority of Seychellois view India and China’s influence positively, while perceptions of the U.S., Britain, the EU, the AU, and SADC rank lower.
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Two Chinese Uyghur men were sentenced to death Thursday for carrying out a 2015 attack on a Bangkok shrine that killed 20 people, a long-awaited verdict in Thailand's deadliest bombing case. chinaglobalsouth.com/2026/06…
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The defense chief of the Philippines said on Friday he would continue to do his duty in the face of "wickedness" committed by China, a day after he was sanctioned by Beijing for what it described as repeated "erroneous remarks". chinaglobalsouth.com/2026/06…
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A new Global Witness report alleges that DRC coltan is being smuggled through Rwanda, processed by Chinese smelters, and entering global supply chains tied to major tech and automotive brands. chinaglobalsouth.com/2026/06…
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BYD paused a planned $1 billion car factory in Ankara, two years after President Erdogan signed the deal. chinaglobalsouth.com/2026/06…
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