The PRC's long-standing focus on the principles of state sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs of other countries has helped it successfully enlist the support, or at least acquiescence, of nearly all African countries on topics Chinese leaders consider their top priorities.
Slowly but surely, Riyadh is beginning to look west. After years of comparatively modest engagement with the countries of East Africa, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is today putting in motion and ambitious strategy for engagement with the continent.
The coronavirus pandemic has helped to loosen China’s grip on international opinion.
Somewhat-Superman suits...;
...and radiation-eating space sunscreen;
Video gaming advances robot swarms;
How AI is helping fight pathogens
The CCP is trying to escape blame for COVID-19 and take advantage of recovery. Don’t let it.