China Expresses Disappointment at Milei Victory in Argentine Presidential Race

Milei, a right-wing libertarian known for his critical stance towards China and Brazil (Argentina’s top trade partners), has drawn attention for his unconventional political stance and outspoken criticism of major international players. According to Bloomberg, the president-elect previously likened the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to “an assassin” and protested the lack of civil rights and freedom in China.

China’s Reputation Challenged by Perceptions of Low-quality Projects and Products in Ethiopia

In a feature story about the Light Rail published by BBC Amharic and widely discussed online, passengers complain about delays up to 45 minutes and abrupt stops on their journeys due to breakdowns. The story highlights the maintenance challenges of Light Rail trains. According to an Ethiopian train driver, only half of the original trains are currently operational due to missing spare parts that are difficult to source from China

African Civil Society Organizations Worried as China Takes Control of Various Economic Sectors

ANDREW MAMBONDIYANI | EPOCH TIMES ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia—Amid fears that Beijing is taking control of various sectors of Africa’s economy, civil society organizations in Africa have expressed unhappiness with development projects implemented by Chinese investors, which they say don’t benefit local people. In the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, just like in many major cities in Africa, there […]

China’s Export of Authoritarianism Explored on Capitol Hill

Michael Bowman | Voice of America CAPITOL HILL —  Thirty years after China’s deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown, Beijing is exporting authoritarianism and prodding governments around the world to spy on and control their citizens, U.S. lawmakers, and human rights advocates said on Wednesday. “Sadly, China’s authoritarian model is appealing in all too many places around […]

Chinese Growing Up Without the Proper Knowledge or Desire for Freedom

VISION TIMES China has strong censorship policies in place that prevent citizens from accessing websites like Google, Facebook, or any other services that the communist government deems harmful. As a result, millions of young Chinese are growing up without having a proper knowledge of Western societies, democracy, history, or free speech. The censorship The Chinese […]

Deepening Military Ties Solidify China’s Ambitions in Africa

Salem Solomon  |  Voice of America Editor’s note: This is one in a series of articles looking at Chinese involvement in Africa. Also, read about infrastructure deals and business opportunities. In late June, top military officials from Mali, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and dozens of other African countries gathered to discuss defense strategies and security […]

China’s Military Footprint Grows Alongside Economic Interests in Africa

Salem Solomon  |  Voice of America In the 2017 movie Wolf Warrior 2, the protagonist is a heroic Chinese soldier fighting mercenaries, pirates and an Ebola-like disease in a nameless African country. The film depicts a China that’s strong but benevolent — ready to fight but doing so in the name of justice and peace. […]

China Blocks UN Resolution to Curb Lead in Paint

Amy Yee  |  Voice of America China blocked a much-anticipated United Nations resolution to curb lead in paint during last-ditch negotiations at the U.N. Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi. A campaign to phase out lead paint in developing countries was high on the agenda at last week’s global “parliament of the environment.” China was the […]