African heads of state have begun arriving in the Chinese capital, Beijing, ahead of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit which gets underway on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
This ninth gathering is expected to provide a framework for navigating China\u2019s evolving strategic partnership with the continent in the post-Covid era.<\/p>\n
It is taking place at a time of rising geopolitical tension that will see Beijing prioritise its position in relation to other world powers.<\/p>\n
Climate and energy are expected to be among the key topics for negotiation between Chinese and African stakeholders<\/p>\n
Discussions will also focus on digital and technology cooperation in a bid to close Africa\u2019s digital divide.<\/p>\n
In the past, FOCAC has yielded notable financial commitments for projects spanning infrastructure, agriculture, and manufacturing.<\/p>\n
Experts warn, however, that African countries should use the summit to foster cooperation that is both sustainable and mutually beneficial.<\/p>\n
China has been intensifying its efforts to strengthen ties with the Global South.<\/p>\n
Analysts say it views these relationships not just as economic opportunities but as crucial to its own broader geopolitical goals.<\/p>\n
The investments do not always align with the recipient countries\u2019 needs and development priorities, and are associated with high debt burdens.<\/p>\n
Analysts suggest African countries need to rethink the future direction of the partnership.<\/p>\n
They say, if approached correctly, FOCAC could foster a new era of cooperation that is both sustainable and mutually beneficial.<\/p>\n
The summit runs from 4-6 September.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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