Portraying China’s presence in Africa with flags on maps can distort African states’ sovereignty and their power to make ...
Global power dynamics in Africa are shifting, with China eclipsing the influence of the US and France. China has become Africa's single largest trading partner. In response, media and policymakers ...
In a recent paper I explored the use of maps that have been created of Africa showing China's projects across the continent. I argue that, by overlaying Chinese flags on maps depicting Africa and ...