Iran War Accelerates China's Strategy in Africa

 The Conversation published on 15 April 2026 a commentary titled "China's Africa Strategy Is Shifting and Iran Conflict Will Speed It Up" by Lauren Johnston.

China seeks to bring greater balance to China-Africa trade and industrialization by integrating China and Africa supply chains and economic development.  The war in Iran has shocked the global economy and its energy supply chains.  This is speeding up China's new approach to the Global South, which the author calls the Hunan model.  

Will Tanzania's Investment Center in China Attract More from Africa?

 The South African Institute of International Affairs published in August 2025 a study titled "Tanzania and China: China-Africa Policy Signals, Substance and Suggestions" by Lauren Johnston.  

In December 2024, Tanzania established an Investment Centre in China's Hunan province.  Tanzania is the first African country to open such a center in Hunan.  This development may encourage other African countries to follow Tanzania's example.