The $1.7 Billion Railway That Could Challenge China’s Influence in Africa

Alex Vines

The $1.7 Billion Railway That Could Challenge China’s Influence in Africa

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Abstract

A U.S.-backed railway connecting Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo is part of a pushback against China’s Belt and Road initiative in Africa. The $1.7 billion Lobito Corridor project aims to secure vital mineral supply chains.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	Dow Jones & Company
Media of output	Online
Publication status	Published - 19 Apr 2024

Keywords

China
Angola
Lobito Corridor
critical minerals
DRC
Zambia
US
EU

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The $1.7 Billion Railway That Could Challenge China’s Influence in Africa

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