Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Palestinian platforms: Settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque complex under the protection of the occupation police
Palestinian platforms: The IOF detonated a booby-trapped robot east of the al-Zaytoun neighborhood, south of Gaza City
Syrian Defense: We call on all parties in Sweida to cooperate with security forces and exercise restraint
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The Lebanese Army is continuing its investigations and will later announce any information that does not affect the confidentiality of the investigation
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: It has not yet been determined whether the detainees belong to ISIS or another organization
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Around 10 people of different nationalities, including Lebanese nationals, were detained
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The Lebanese army arrested a number of people in the Matn area of Mount Lebanon with possession it has not disclosed
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: We have strong indications that there are martyrs, injuries, and trapped people in the Salah al-Din area
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Citizens should avoid Salah al-Din Street because anyone who approaches it is at risk of being directly targeted
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Reality is that there is a very limited retreat of the vehicles, with the occupation forces providing cover undeer fire up to Salah al-Din Street

China recalibrates ties with African nations amid rift with West: NYT

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 5 Sep 2024 19:01
  • 2 Shares
3 Min Read

China is recalibrating its approach by focusing on smaller, more sustainable projects rather than the large infrastructure projects it previously offered.

Listen
  • x
  • A cameraman films African national flags on display at the media center during the opening ceremony of the China Africa Forum, in Beijing, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
    A cameraman films African national flags on display at the media center during the opening ceremony of the China Africa Forum, in Beijing, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

China recently hosted a major summit in Beijing for leaders from over 50 African countries, marked by grand ceremonies and celebrations.

According to an analysis by the New York Times, the event serves to showcase China's efforts to position itself as a leader and ally of the developing world, offering an alternative to Western influence.

Eric Olander, the editor-in-chief of the China-Global South Project website, described the situation to NYT as China is "trying to take advantage of the space left by the US and Europe, which are increasingly disengaged with Africa."

"China sees an opportunity to really step up its engagement, and not necessarily just with money," he added.

During the summit, President Xi Jinping affirmed China's commitment to helping African nations modernize and criticized the Western approach for causing harm to developing countries.

"Modernization is an inalienable right of all countries," he told the gathering on Thursday. "But the Western approach to it has inflicted immense sufferings on developing countries."

Read more: China hosts two dozen African leaders, marking largest summit in years

During the summit, Xi promoted "win-win cooperation," aiming to strengthen economic ties and expand China's influence in Africa amidst strained relations with the West.

Related News

Germany to halt funding for Mediterranean rescue missions

Trump confirms Rwanda-DRC peace deal, gripes about Nobel Peace prize

China is recalibrating its approach by focusing on smaller, more sustainable projects rather than the large infrastructure projects it previously offered.

This shift is partly due to domestic economic challenges and global financial conditions, which have made large-scale loans less feasible.

China recalibrates its projects in Africa

China's engagement has not been without criticism. Some African leaders have expressed a desire for a more balanced trade relationship, urging China to purchase more finished goods from the continent to address trade imbalances.

Despite these challenges, China continues to reaffirm its commitment to Africa, using these triannual summits as a platform to pledge new initiatives and strengthen its diplomatic ties.

Moreover, the summit serves as a stage for China to secure support from African nations on international issues, including its stance on "Israel's" genocidal actions in Gaza.

Aligning itself with many African countries, China has criticized "Israel" and supported Palestinian statehood, further enhancing its role as a leader in the Global South.

Through these efforts, China seeks to deepen its influence in Africa and position itself as a key player in global geopolitics.

"China’s full embrace of the Palestinian cause has fully aligned it with almost the entire global south," Olander told NYT.

For many Africans, the war "closely resembles the colonial wars that ravaged their countries," he added. 

Read more: UN chief calls for injustices faced by Africa to be corrected

  • Africa
  • China
  • Xi Jinping
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping

Most Read

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Major ambush in Gaza kills 6 Israeli troops, injures dozens

Major ambush in Gaza kills 5 Israeli troops, injures 14

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Israeli soldiers are seen in Beit Hanoun ahead of an operation by the al-Qassam Brigades, undated (Al-Qassam Brigades Military Media)

'Israel' on blast as media exposes report discrepancies in Gaza ambush

  • Palestine
  • 8 Jul 2025
Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

  • Politics
  • 9 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
The Freedom Flotilla ship Handala as it departs for Gaza, where it aims to break the maritime blockade at a port in Syracuse, Sicily in southern Italy on July 13, 2025. (AFP)
Palestine

Freedom Flotilla's Handala departs Sicily in bid to break Gaza siege

The container ship CMA CGM Laperouse, left, docks at the Georgia Ports Authority's Port of Savannah, Sept. 29, 2021, in Savannah, Ga (AP)
Politics

US shipbuilding woes deepen as tariffs, outdated policies backfire

Gaza war raises ethical questions for ex-Obama, Biden officials
Politics

Mercenary firm tied to Gaza war crimes hires Obama-Biden PR operatives

'Israel' targets children in Gaza collecting water
Palestine

'Israel' strikes Gaza kids fetching water, blames it on 'malfunction'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS