About this episode

The episode discusses China's evolving role in South Africa, focusing on the shift from infrastructure projects to local business development.

For years, China's presence in Africa was defined by railways, roads and mega infrastructure projects. But a quieter transformation is underway. Through the lens of South Africa, Genevieve Woo and Senior China Editor and Senior Correspondent Olivia Siong explore how Chinese companies are shifting from building projects to building businesses, manufacturing locally and putting down deeper roots.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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