Jun 4, 2023
China has been weaponizing investment on foreign soil as a part of its ‘debt-trap diplomacy’ to fulfil agendas of economic and military expansionism abroad, Somaliland Intellectuals Institute reported.
Beijing in 2022, sponsored the first-ever Horn of Africa Peace, Good Governance, and Development Conference in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, which China’s ruling Communist Party touted as a “model country” under its USD 126 billion Belt and Road initiative.
The Horn of Africa comprises six states, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, Djibouti, Somaliaof where China is now expanding its footprint.
Chinese FM Qin in a meeting held with Ethiopia’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Demeke Mekonnen Hassen on May 25, said China has delivered two batches of food aid to the Horn of Africa, adding that it is also “considering providing a new batch to help countries alleviate their urgent needs”.
