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Jul 2023
16m 55s

Is the China Africa relationship mutuall...

Bbc World Service
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South Africa has started preparing to host the BRICS summit next month. This is a gathering of a political and economic bloc compromised of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. China, in particular, is expected to expand its influence. Over 30% of all major building projects in Africa are led by Chinese firms while the West makes up just 12%, ... Show More
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