China-Africa Trade Increases by 5% in 2024
Based on data released by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) at the beginning of 2025, Africa-China trade
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UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue 2025 Reaps £600M in Deals
From 10 to 12 January 2025, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves was on an official tour in China. On 11 January,
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Zijin Mining Locks in Lithium Resources and Plans Production in Congo by 2026
On 10 January 2025, Zijin Mining (SHSE: 601899) announced that it is negotiating with Zangge Mining (SZSE: 000408) for a
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Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Africa at Start of 2025 Rich in Symbolism
In line with a decades-long tradition, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi undertook an African tour at the start of the
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Rwanda is Africa’s Largest Exporter of Coltan Despite Having None
According to a UN study, Rwanda is the largest exporter of #coltan with 150 tonnes exported in 2024. Rwanda does
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Madagascar Plans to Expand Rice Acreage and Remain Among the Top African Rice Producers
Following the Cabinet meeting on 8 January 202, the Malagasy government has decided to expand the area under rice cultivation
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US DoD Blacklists Chinese EV Battery Maker CATL
On 6 January 2025, the US Department of Defense (DoD) placed China Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) on its blacklist on
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Microsoft On Track to Spend $80B to Build AI Data Centers in FY2025
On 3 January 2025, based on the Microsoft New Year 2025 Greetings posted by its Vice-Chair and President Brad Smith
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The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement Effective as of 1st January 2025
Following a videoconference on 30 December 2024 between the Mr WANG Wentao, Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of
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Suez Canal Expects $7B Drop in Revenue for 2024
With the Houthis attacking ships in the Red Sea, the maritime traffic through the Suez Canal has dropped dramatically in
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