Chinese products that would have gone to the American market might be diverted to developing countries such as Nigeria.
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African leaders have a worrying track record of prioritising narrow domestic gains over transferring supranational, binding powers to the AU.
Several key events highlighted the growing ties between China and Africa.
The African Union compares well to other continental unions. It accomplishes more than the Commonwealth or the Francophonie.
Harmonising tariffs and standards is a big step.
Africa has opportunities to integrate further and bring its economies into the global economy.
African policymakers should strenuously safeguard their right to choose from the widest possible range of technology options that suit their countries’ development needs.
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Assistant Professor of International Relations, University of Amsterdam
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Head: Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand
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Foreign Policy Analyst, The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)
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