The China Global South Project published on 29 November 2022 an interview with Eric Olander by Geraud Neema.
China's central government is stepping back to make room for sub-national actors including private companies, major cities, and, most importantly, provincial governments. In Africa, the most significant provincial actors are Hunan, Zhejiang, Shandong, Guangdong, Hainan Island, and Chongqing.