China and Africa: A Brief 20th-Century Diplomatic History

China's increasing involvement in Africa, from infrastructure investment through Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative, what some have termed "debt-trap diplomacy", cultural diplomacy through Confucius Institutes, to a growing military presence, have drawn global scrutiny. In fact, the People's Republic of China (PRC) has been engaging with a variety of African nations for over half a century. Dr. Lina Benabdallah, assistant professor of Politics and International Affairs at Wake Forest University, gives a brief snapshot of this history, including the PRC's early engagement with African independence struggles, including in Algeria. How does this history resonate in African nations like Algeria today?

This interview was recorded in 2020.

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