China’s security strategy is no exception. Beijing, People’s Republic of China, 02/09/2018 Photo: DNS/Katlholo MaifadiAdvancing China’s Pan-African Security ConceptChina’s comprehensive, pan-African security approach corresponds to the geographic diversity of its interests. Libya is among the top destinations of China’s African investments. China’s military leaders have expressed ambitious plans to become providers of world peace and stability in concert with Russia. Still, Africa’s long history of regionalism and independence-focused political movements suggests that China’s pan-African vision will require a more localised and nuanced approach to gain new adherents.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 07, 2020 11:37 UTC