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world Scmp World 2026-04-04

China's expanding North Africa investments pose challenge to Europe

China is intensifying investments in North Africa, leveraging the Belt and Road Initiative. This move is partly driven by China's need to diversify energy sources due to the instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

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