National Security Adviser John Bolton announced the Trump administration's strategy for Africa on Thursday, warning that the US would no longer support "unproductive" United Nations peacekeeping missions, and promising to advance USA interests on the continent. Between 1955 and 2006, US aid to Africa was roughly equal to the amount of assistance provided by all other donors combined.Bolton criticized Beijing's engagements are "very systematically created to tilt whole regions of the world" in China's direction, especially those rich in mineral resources, and said the US must "wake up" and foster independence for African nations.In addition to expressing concern for Africa's financial independence, Bolton also highlighted the threat that China and Russian Federation pose to US strategic interests in Africa.With a takeover of the port, the balance of power on the Horn of Africa would "shift in favor of China", Bolton said, and fit a pattern of growing Chinese economic, political and … [Read more...] about US to counter China, Russia’s influence in Africa
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China Works to Look Open to Foreign Business as G-20 Summit Nears
BEIJING—In its latest move to show it’s open for foreign businesses ahead of a summit with President Trump and other Western leaders, China paved a way for German insurer Allianz SE. With a meeting of the Group of 20 major economies opening Friday, the monthslong trade battle with the U.S. and rising criticism of China’s trade practices from Europe are putting pressure on Chinese President Xi Jinping. In... … [Read more...] about China Works to Look Open to Foreign Business as G-20 Summit Nears
Trump to world leaders: China out to meddle in 2018 election
UNITED NATIONS -- Taking center stage at the United Nations, President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused China of trying to interfere in the upcoming U.S. congressional elections because it opposes his tough trade policies. The White House provided scant evidence of anything akin to the level of Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election. "They do not want me or us to win because I am the first president ever to challenge China on trade," Trump said as he chaired the U.N. Security Council for the first time. He made his accusation against the backdrop of the special counsel's investigation into Russian interference in the last election to help him and amid concerns that this November's elections also could be vulnerable. Asked later what evidence he had, Trump said there was "plenty" but didn't provide details. Instead, he zeroed in on China's propaganda efforts to flood the heartland with ads and statements against Trump's hundreds of billions of dollars in punishing … [Read more...] about Trump to world leaders: China out to meddle in 2018 election
Chinese leader arrives in Africa
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Chinese leader deepens ties to Africa as US sway fades
By Babacar Dione and Cara Anna Published 1:43 pm PDT, Saturday, July 21, 2018 Photo: Xaume Olleros / Associated Press Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Senegal President Macky Sall (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard in Dakar. Xi will also visit Rwanda before attending summit conference in South Africa. Senegal President Macky Sall (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard in Dakar. Xi will also visit Rwanda before attending summit conference in South Africa. Photo: Xaume Olleros / Associated Press Chinese leader deepens ties to Africa as US sway fades 1 / 1 Back to Gallery DAKAR, Senegal — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Africa on Saturday on a four-nation visit seeking deeper military and economic ties while his rival in a bitter trade war, … [Read more...] about Chinese leader deepens ties to Africa as US sway fades