Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in April 2018. China surpassed the US as the top trading partner of Africa in 2009. Photo: EPA-EFE
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China can beat the US in the African tech battleground if its investors form partnerships with local firms
- China can both ease concerns about its intentions in Africa and better meet the continent’s unique needs by putting its money behind those with local know-how
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in April 2018. China surpassed the US as the top trading partner of Africa in 2009. Photo: EPA-EFE