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Vol 62 No 21

Published 21st October 2021


Beijing uses its economic leverage

As geopolitical divides get sharper, China is accused of using debts owed by African states to compel support for its diplomatic and security goals

African diplomats are becoming exasperated by China's demands for diplomatic support on every issue from Covid-19's origins to the human rights of the Uighurs in Xinjiang province, whether it's in the World Health Organization, the UN Human Rights Council or the UN General Assembly, diplomatic sources told Africa Confidential.

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