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Application Deadline: May 21, 2025 The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Ghana-China Media Fellowship Program, a fully funded, in-person training program scheduled for June 7 to August 23, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance the capacity of Ghanaian media professionals to cover Africa-China relations […]

Overview The journey of FOCAC over the past 24 years exemplifies the strength and potential of collective effort and cooperation. FOCAC has become a cornerstone in the development of Sino-African relations, providing a robust framework for dialogue, trade, and investment. As we look beyond the 2024 FOCAC Summit, it is imperative to assess the opportunities […]

Overview The journey of FOCAC over the past 24 years exemplifies the strength and potential of collective effort and mutual cooperation. The 9th FOCAC which was held from September 4 to 6 in Beijing, had leaders of African countries meet and discuss policies and cooperation agreements with China, with this year’s theme being, Jointly Advancing […]

Overview China’s vision of a global community with a shared future for mankind is a concept that has gained significant attention in recent years, reflecting President Xi Jinping’s ambitions for a more connected, cooperative, and peaceful world. This vision has evolved from being a Chinese initiative to an international consensus rooted in the idea that […]

Overview The journey of FOCAC over the past 24 years exemplifies the strength and potential of collective effort and mutual cooperation. The 9th FOCAC which was held from September 4 to 6 in Beijing, had leaders of African countries meet and discuss policies and cooperation agreements with China, with this year’s theme being, Jointly Advancing […]

Overview China’s rise as a global economic power has been accompanied by the implementation of various global initiatives. These initiatives, such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the Global Security Initiative (GSI) and the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) aims to promote development, connectivity, and economic cooperation on an international […]

Overview The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has emerged as a significant development in fostering economic integration among African nations. As one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions, Africa seeks to deepen its trade relationships with various global partners, including China. The potential implications of the AfCFTA for Africa-China trade are substantial, as it […]

Overview In the recognition of the evolving global landscape and the expectations of the international communities, China responded with a visionary proposition in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). China’s BRI is a massive infrastructure and development project spanning Asia, Europe, Africa, and beyond framed with the future and the collective interests of humanity […]

Overview As the global geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has emerged as a pivotal platform shaping the diplomatic and economic relationships between African countries and China. FOCAC represents a unique platform for fostering economic cooperation, enhancing understanding, expanding consensus and strengthening societal ties between China and African nations. The […]

Overview African nations, despite a real power gap with China, exhibit innovative tactics to rebalance the relationship. Africa’s agency in dealing with China has been shown in different cases and some argue that African nations need to take a more proactive role, asserting their agency and ensuring that engagement with China is conducted on equitable […]