The South China Morning Post published on 17 July 2022 an article titled "Chinese Diplomats Flock to Africa in Response to Western Charm Offensive" by Jevans Nyabiage.
Senior Chinese diplomats have made numerous visits to Africa over the past month. There is no particular pattern to the countries selected. Part of the explanation may be a pent-up need to travel in the aftermath of the COVID-19 travel interruptions.
