The South China Morning Post published on 18 January 2026 an article titled "How China Is Stepping Up Africa China Offensive to Boost Cultural Ties, Deepen Influence" by Jevans Nyabiage.
China began 2026 by emphasizing its people-to-people and soft power interaction in Africa. This was one of the features of Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Lesotho.
