Hannah Ryder on the Future of China-Africa Economic Cooperation
In a recent feature by the South China Morning Post, our CEO, Hannah Ryder, joins SCMP journalist Jevans Nyabiage to discuss the evolving China-Africa relationship and unpack its latest developments. As global economic dynamics continue to shift, Hannah offers thoughtful analysis on how African nations are navigating this changing partnership and asserting greater agency in international trade.
The discussion highlights China’s growing trade with Africa, which rose by nearly 5 percent in 2024, despite broader challenges in China’s domestic economy. Hannah explores how this trade growth reflects deeper changes in the structure of the relationship. While infrastructure investment remains central, China is increasingly moving away from traditional government-to-government lending. Instead, it is now promoting public-private partnerships and engaging more with financial institutions, creating new opportunities for African economies to lead and innovate.
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