Global Dynamics Favour Closer, China-Africa cooperation

BRI to be the lynchpin of trade and commerce, Zimbabwe to tap into a comprehensive strategic partnership Phillip Japa As the year 2023 opens, there is huge promise that China-Africa friendship will grow stronger and that the practical and strategic partnership between the two sides will be deeper and more fruitful. China enjoys good relations with African countries at multilateral and bilateral levels; and China actively cooperates with Africa’s institutions such as the African Union. Why do China and Africa have such a close relationship and such a deep bond of friendship?