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China Africa Talk is a once weekly podcast dedicated to bringing a better understanding of what is happening on the African continent and in China from both an African and a Chinese perspective. Be sure to pick up news, views and discussions on what’s happening between China and Africa pertaining to diplomatic, trade and economic and social and cultural relations when you tune into China Africa Talk.
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China Africa joint efforts towards green transition
As a premium manufacturer and consumer of clean-energy products, China has contributed to the global green transformation. In 2023 alone, its exports of electric vehicles, solar cells, and lithium-ion batteries soared by 30 percent. But there arises the accusation of so-called "overcapacity" in China’s clean energy industries. In this episode, we discuss the demand and supply of Chinese green products in Africa and how they have helped with local green transformation.
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China Tanzania celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations
On April 26,1964, China and Tanzania established diplomatic relations. Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania, Chen Mingjian speaks with us on how the bilateral ties have evolved over the last 60 years. The ambassador says China and Tanzania enjoy solid political trust and wide cooperation, which have been a cornerstone of China-Africa relations. She unravels how the bilateral relations have entered the best period in history as she believes.
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Luc Bendza: bridging Africa and China through cinema
Gabonese Luc Bendza is a familiar face in numerous Chinese films and TV dramas. We talk to Luc to unravel his four-decade journey in China, and learn how he believes film industries are pivotal in fostering deeper understanding and friendship between Africa and China.
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Economic cooperation between China and Benin gains new momentum
The 51 years of friendship-Second China-Benin Economic and Commercial Cooperation Forum is held in Beijing on April 15. We speak with Amidou Adamou to investigate the status quo of the wide cooperation between the two countries and how it promotes West Africa's economic development.
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China, the Republic of Congo: 60 years of friendship and cooperation
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Congo. Li Xuedong, Director of the Center for East African Area Studies, Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University and Firmin Kinzounza, Founder of the Think Tank Africa 2025 Solutions, examine the legacies of this friendship over the past six-decades and opportunities that lie ahead in favor of both parties.
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China-Africa internet development and cooperation
The 2024 China-Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum was held on April 2 in Xiamen City, Fujian Province. The event highlights China and Africa's joint efforts towards a better future in digital cooperation. How does China embrace information and communications technology (ICT) and further deepen its collaboration with Africa? What lessons can Africa learn from China’s track record in the continent regarding internet development and penetration? Two ICT experts join our discussion.