China has broken ground for the new US$80 million Africa CDC headquarters but the US is unimpressed with Beijing’s largesse. Photo: Twitter
China has broken ground for the new US$80 million Africa CDC headquarters but the US is unimpressed with Beijing’s largesse. Photo: Twitter
Coronavirus pandemic
China /  Diplomacy

After US retreat, China breaks ground on Africa CDC headquarters project

  • The US fears being displaced in Africa by China’s apparent move into public health, according to report
  • Beijing says speculation that it seeks to steal genomic data is ‘ridiculous’

Jevans Nyabiage
Jevans Nyabiage

Updated: 3:29pm, 16 Dec, 2020

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China has broken ground for the new US$80 million Africa CDC headquarters but the US is unimpressed with Beijing’s largesse. Photo: Twitter
China has broken ground for the new US$80 million Africa CDC headquarters but the US is unimpressed with Beijing’s largesse. Photo: Twitter
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