The State of Chinese Tech in Africa With Benjamin Dada

A pulse check of where we are right now in the China-Africa tech space.

For much of the past ten years, Chinese technology in Africa focused largely on devices and infrastructure. But today, the conversations also include issues related to governance, online services, and the emergence of artificial intelligence.

Benjamin Dada, founder of the popular African tech news site BenDada.com, joins Eric to discuss the latest Chinese tech trends on the continent and why Chinese firms are still outpacing their competitors.

For a full transcript of this podcast, please see the China-Global South Project website.

Show Notes:

• BenjaminDada.com: Chinese EV makers vie for front seat in Africa’s electric mobility drive by Andrew Christian

• BenjaminDada.com: TikTok’s sister app LetsChat shuts down in Africa by Johnstone Kpilaakaa

• BenjaminDada.com: Where are the “made in Africa” smartphones? by Daniel Iyanda

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