China confirmed that Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s planned visit to Somalia was postponed following
“friendly negotiations.”
But why was Somalia considered in the first place?
In an interview with@thechinaglobalsouthproject, our Peace and Security Policy Lead explains how rising international attention around Somaliland, including lobbying efforts in Washington and Israel’s recognition, elevated Somalia’s strategic importance for Beijing. A high-level visit would have sent a strong diplomatic signal of support at a moment when the African Union and European Union have both condemned recognition moves.
