As China continues to implement its trillion-dollar Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, a principal focus will be engagement in Africa. China knows that Africa's youthful population is exploding, that the continent is rich in natural resources and that it is massive in geographical scale.
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China expands influence in Africa as US plays catch-up
Beijing is combining military, economic and diplomatic efforts to boost its reach
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