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China's Engagement in Africa Faces a Turning Point as Lending Drops
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China's engagement in Africa is undergoing a significant shift as Beijing withdraws its support. The drastic drop in Chinese loans to sub-Saharan countries, as indicated by the IMF report, signals a turning point in the China-Africa relationship. The Belt and Road Initiative, a flagship project launched by President Xi Jinping, has been impacted by China's domestic difficulties, leading to a scaling back of its ambitions.
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