China Courts Africa Amid Rising Western Export Curbs

China is set to encourage African nations to import more of its goods, like EVs and solar panels, at a summit in Beijing. African leaders will seek China’s fulfillment of past trade commitments and progress on infrastructure. China's focus is shifting to green technology investments in Africa.

China is poised to urge African nations to increase their imports of Chinese goods, from electric vehicles to solar panels, at an upcoming summit in Beijing. This call comes ahead of impending Western restrictions on Chinese exports.

However, African leaders attending the summit will likely demand assurances on unmet trade promises from 2021, including a pledge to purchase $300 billion in African goods, and updates on incomplete infrastructure projects funded by China.

China's strategic pivot to promoting advanced technology investments and scaling back on large infrastructure projects reflects its broader geopolitical and economic goals.

(With inputs from agencies.)