Africa has changed? The Sino-US confrontation ended, and the heads of military forces of nearly 50 countries visited China. In the first half of this year, the United States plans to regain influence in Africa and compete with China in the region by sending senior officials to Africa frequently. However, with China's presence and cooperation on the continent entrenched, U.S. efforts appear to face enormous challenges. This article explores this continental "game," including the strategic realignment of the United States, China's aggressive role, and the recent China-Africa Security Forum. Finally, we focus on the quote of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on why China has such a broad appeal in Africa.
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In the first half of this year, the United States no longer showed its arrogance in the past and frequently sent high-ranking officials to Africa. This move has attracted widespread attention. America's intentions are clear: to regain its position on the African continent, to compete with China, and to compete for geopolitical and economic interests. And it is this dynamic that gives us a glimpse of America's strategic concerns. #International Current Politics#
Just last March, U.S. Vice President Harris visited Zambia, Ghana and Tanzania in Africa and threw carrots at the three countries to try to get them to choose between China and the United States. The visit is particularly noteworthy because Harris, as the first African-American vice president of the United States, is not only a representative of high-ranking officials, but also a symbol of the special concern of the United States for Africa. Not only did he visit a slave castle on the coast of Cape Africa, but he also gave speeches denouncing slavery aimed at bringing the United States closer to Africa.
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However, this strategic adjustment by the United States is not new. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued the "U.S. Africa Strategy" last year, explicitly accusing some African countries of choosing Russia over the side of the United States. By the end of last year, the focus of the U.S.-Africa summit had shifted to China. Limiting China's influence has become an important goal of the US strategy toward Africa.
This shift in strategy dates back to the Trump administration, when the United States was relatively dismissive of Africa and paid little attention to it. However, as China's influence in Africa has grown, the United States has begun to worry about the manifestation of its hegemony here. The successive exchange of visits by high-level officials is not only to strengthen security and economic ties, but also to win the support of more African countries in the international political arena. However, the reality does not seem to be what the United States wants.
China's influence in Africa is gradually surpassing that of the United States, which can be seen in several ways. First of all, China-Africa trade volume far exceeds that of the United States and Africa, and is five times that of the United States. Moreover, China's investment in Africa is twice that of the United States. But it's not just a numerical victory. China has also actively participated in infrastructure construction in Africa, which has not only created employment opportunities for Africa's development, but also laid a solid foundation for Africa's future.
At the same time, from the perspective of security cooperation, China-Africa cooperation is also deepening. The Third China-Africa Security Forum was recently held in China. Defense and military leaders from nearly 50 African countries attended to seek greater cooperation with China. China is committed to cooperating with African countries in the fields of joint exercises, training and peacekeeping so as to jointly safeguard peace and development.
Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu spoke at the meeting. He said that China is willing to carry forward the traditional friendship with Africa, work together to promote China-Africa cooperation in implementing the Global Security Initiative, jointly address security challenges, safeguard international security, justice and fairness, and inject more certainty. , stability and positive energy into the world. "This shows that China is willing to play an active role in the African region, not only economic support, but also security cooperation, such as fighting terrorists, UN peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance, etc."
This set of facts not only reflects China's influence in Africa, but also reveals the challenges facing the United States. The rivalry between China and the United States highlights two different methodologies. The United States tries to export "democracy" and weapons, but often incites war and violence. This approach does not always win the support of African countries. On the contrary, China regards peace and development as its theme, regards African countries as good friends, and is willing to establish mutually beneficial and win-win relations with African countries. As Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said: "China is a good brother, good friend and good partner of African countries. As long as it is beneficial to African countries, China will never be absent. As long as it is beneficial to the African people, China will never be absent. "China will never be absent." Do so hesitantly. ”
The African continent is undergoing major changes, and in the process, the competition between China and the United States is gradually developing. The United States is trying to regain influence in Africa, where China has gained a foothold and has shown positive cooperation in various fields. From trade to infrastructure construction and security cooperation, China has brought opportunities for peace and development to African countries.
China's foreign policy emphasizes mutual benefit and win-win results and respects the sovereignty and development rights of African countries. This is in stark contrast to the US previous African policy, which viewed Africa as an object of exploitation. Wang Yi's words reaffirmed the profound friendship and mutually beneficial relationship between China and Africa, indicating that China will continue to play an active role in the African continent and inject more confidence, stability and positive energy into the world.
Although the confrontation between China and the United States is fierce at the current moment of transformation of the African continent, China's progress and cooperation put China in a favorable position to compete. Over time, we will closely monitor the U.S.-China competition in Africa and future changes in the region. In any case, China's influence in Africa is a model of peace, development and mutually beneficial cooperation.
The U.S. Africa Strategy is an important policy document issued by the U.S. government to clarify the strategic goals and policy direction of the United States towards Africa. Strategy documents usually contain policy priorities in different areas of Africa, including politics, economy, security, development, etc. While my knowledge was interrupted in 2021, general information can be provided, but it is also possible to speculate that the U.S. Africa strategy could have an impact on Africa, China.
The main objectives of the U.S. Africa Strategy typically include the following.
Support for Democracy and Human Rights: The United States emphasizes the values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Africa, encourages African countries to implement political system reforms, and promotes more open and transparent government.
Promoting Economic Growth: The United States seeks to promote economic growth, improve living standards and strengthen bilateral and multilateral economic cooperation in African countries through trade, investment, and cooperation programs.
Strengthening Security Cooperation: The United States and African countries work together to address security challenges such as terrorism, transnational crime, conflict, and instability to maintain regional peace and stability.
Development Assistance: The United States provides development assistance to help African countries address issues such as food security, health, education, and infrastructure development to promote sustainable development.
These policy goals themselves do not directly affect China's influence in Africa, but U.S. policy adjustments and actions in Africa can affect China in several ways:
Competition and Cooperation: The United States may compete with China to some extent in Africa, particularly in trade and investment. This may lead African countries to consider more carefully the political and economic cooperation and competition between the two countries, which will affect China's position in Africa to some extent.
Promoting Democracy and Human Rights: The U.S. defense of democracy and human rights may appeal to African countries, and some may prefer to cooperate with the United States to gain political and economic support. This could trigger momentum for political change or reform in some African countries.
Security Cooperation: U.S. security cooperation can enhance African countries' counterterrorism, piracy, and conflict resolution capabilities. This could reduce security risks in some regions and may change the dynamics of China's national security cooperation in some areas.
To sum up, the U.S. strategy in Africa may have some interaction with China's influence in Africa. While the two countries may compete in some areas, there is also room for cooperation, especially in addressing common challenges and problems. African countries tend to decide which country to cooperate with based on their own interests and needs, so the influence of both countries and their actors on the continent will continue to be influenced by the complex communication and decision-making of African countries.
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As an international commentator on current affairs, I believe that the competition between China and the United States in Africa reflects the evolution of the global geopolitical landscape and also reveals the differences in the different diplomatic strategies of the two countries. The United States has tried to return to Africa and regain influence through political and economic means, but faces the challenge of China's long-standing presence and deep cooperation. This struggle is not only about trade and investment, but also about security and development.
China's success in Africa can be attributed to a mutually beneficial foreign policy that emphasizes cooperation and respect for the sovereignty of African countries. In sharp contrast, the United States regards Africa as a vehicle for resource competition and geopolitical competition, resulting in complex and problematic African situations.
China's constructive investment and investment in Africa not only provides development opportunities for African countries, but also promotes regional peace and stability. China's participation is not only economic, but also includes security cooperation and peacekeeping missions, which help strengthen the defense and stability of African countries.
Ultimately, U.S.-China competition in Africa is a global issue that deserves high attention. China's active policies and cooperation are a model for Africa and a successful example of peace, development and mutually beneficial cooperation in Africa. We will continue to monitor the evolution of this game and its impact on the African and global landscape. It also reminds the international community that only cooperation and respect can achieve win-win results and bring more stability and prosperity to the world.
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Blue water flows through the land, and the situation in Africa is unpredictable.
The new U.S. strategy is to visit frequently to catch up with China's trail.
Harris spoke eloquently about Africa and was the first person to go down in history.
The slave castles on the coast mourned, and the cries for freedom were unbearable.
Blinken talked about U.S. Africa strategy, accusing individual countries of bias.
Sino-US rivalry has become the focus to contain China's influence in full swing.
The defiance of the Trump era is deeply entrenched, and the rise of China worries the United States.
Trade and investment competition is fierce, and China's victory cannot be ignored.
Infrastructure is mushrooming, and Africa welcomes development assistance.
The China-Africa Security Forum is open, with nearly 50 countries soliciting proposals for cooperation.
National defense leaders gathered and agreed to cooperate in conducting joint exercises and training.
China's Li Shangfu is a great voice in the defense of peaceful development circles.
China and the United States compete for Africa, and strategy determines victory or defeat.
China's path of peaceful development has always been accompanied by good friends from Africa.
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