Friday, July 12, 2024

Can the US Take Advantage of China's Economic Challenges in Africa?

 The Hill published on 10 July 2024 a commentary titled "China's Losses in Kenya Are America's Opportunities in Africa" by Gordon G. Chang.

China is Kenya's biggest bilateral creditor, holding $8 billion of its external debt, which has contributed to country-wide protests.  The author argues that this is a time when the United States can improve its position in Africa as China struggles with some of its economic relationships.