
Twice-weekly discussion about China's engagement across Africa and the Global South hosted by journalist Eric Olander and Asia-Africa scholar Cobus van Staden in Johannesburg.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 755 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||

As China's economic influence expands, so does its ambition to shape the very system that once constrained it.
In this episode of The China-Global South Podcast, Eric speaks with Greg Chin and Kevin Gallagher from Boston University's Global Develop... more
The Kenyan Treasury last month announced a breakthrough in its years-long effort to restructure billions of dollars still owed to the China Exim Bank that were used to build the Standard Gauge Railway.
The two sides agreed to convert the remaining ... more
Ghana's negotiations for a China–Ghana free trade deal have sparked a fierce national debate. Political leaders are hailing it as a breakthrough for exporters, while manufacturers warn of being swamped by cheaper Chinese imports. At the heart of the ... more
In CGSP's first-ever China–Africa Energy Forum, Managing Editor Cobus van Staden hosts three leading experts to explore how Chinese finance, technology, and policy are transforming Africa's power landscape:
• Frangton Chiyemura Lecturer in Interna... more
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I like Gerraud as a member of the team. And he leads some really interesting research on minerals. But he’s just not a very good host. I skip or fast forward through episodes with him alone talking to a guest.
Insightful conversations speaking about today’s realities and challenging our thinking ! 👏🏻
It’s likely to challenge some of your ideas, but the hosts make a real effort to get to the truth about PRC investments in Africa, along with those of the West.
This is a great informative podcast. Can someone tell me did China Africa pod cast stop for a short time?
Is anything fair in Cobus’ mind? Risk premiums in Africa are unfair? Geeze. I guess a socialist can’t ever fairly analyze a financial transaction but cmon. Maybe Kenya deserves debt relief but not because the situation they got themselves into is unfair.
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The podcast offers insightful conversations focusing on China's multifaceted engagement across Africa and the Global South, reflecting on the geopolitical implications and nuances of this relationship. With expert guests from diverse backgrounds, the discussions cover critical topics such as security strategies, economic partnerships, infrastructure projects, and media narratives surrounding Chinese investments and influence in Africa. The hosts, Eric Olander and Cobus van Staden, bring a robust journalistic lens and academic insight to these discussions, making it a vital resource for listeners interested in understanding the dynamics of China-Africa relations and the broader implications for global politics.
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