China in North Africa

Previewing the Chinese Foreign Minister’s Visit to Africa

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Previewing the Chinese Foreign Minister’s Visit to Africa

In keeping with a tradition spanning over three decades, China’s foreign minister is set to embark on his first annual overseas trip to the African continent, reinforcing diplomatic ties. Between January 13 and 18, Wang Yi will visit four African nations: Egypt, Tunisia, Togo, and Cote d’Ivoire. For Wang, a veteran diplomat, it’s his 11th … Read more

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s Visit Signals Tighter China-Algeria Ties

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President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s Visit Signals Tighter China-Algeria Ties

Advertisement Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s meeting with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on July 18 added to a flurry of recent high-profile exchanges between China and key Russian allies. In May, Xi chaired the first China-Central Asia Summit, gathering the region’s five heads of state in Xi’an. In July, Iran joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), … Read more