China s presence in Africa s mining sector has rapidly expanded over the past decades. This strategic collaboration between China and African nations has fueled economic growth and triggered discussions on how it influences peace and security dynamics across the continent. In 2019 alone, China s imports from sub-Saharan Africa accounted for nearly $10 billion.
Join USIP for a timely conversation about China’s role in Africa’s growing mining sector, how it connects with peace and security on the continent, and what it all means for the United States.
There are multiple ways to bolster the security of U.S. critical mineral supply chains, such as the mining, processing, and application of minerals, among others. Pushing China to be a disruptor is n…