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South Africa cannot afford frivolous debates that treat borders as provisional or sovereignty as negotiable.

South Africa’s dangerous drift away from sovereignty and nationhood

Transnational commitments are celebrated, while attachment to the nation‑state is treated with suspicion

Bold: Beijing has laid out its map at the “Two Sessions” and it is one of a nation determined to lead. Photo: Supplied

‘Two Sessions’ reveals a China eyeing global dominance

The story of the coming years will not be the binary of whether China ‘collapses’ or ‘surpasses’. It will be about how the rest of the world adapts to a China that has successfully moved from being a follower to a standard-setter

Not ad idem: Leaders of the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) member states who met in Luanda, Angola for the seventh EU-AU summit speak with forked tongues when it
comes to trade with China. Photo: European Council

All African roads lead to Beijing

The same European governments that warn Africa about Chinese influence privately acknowledge that disengagement from China is neither realistic nor desirable

Forward looking: Alibaba Group aims to have its global data centres
running entirely on clean energy by 2030. Photo: Alibaba Group

The Global South’s new AI architects

The rise of Chinese AI is not just a story of national success; it is a story of how China is capturing the “means of development” for the entire world. By providing efficient, permissive and highly capable tools, China has lowered the entry barrier to the AI age for everyone

New rhythm: Most politicians, including John Steenhuisen, got the message about unity. Photo: Dwayne Senior/Getty Images

Solly stays home as John does the Beijing Boogie

John Steenhuisen’s appointment of Roman Cabanac is a bro too far.

A doctor draws blood from a patient’s finger at a hospital emergency department in Shanghai, China, on November 14, 2023. There has been a spike in  influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia. (Photo:  Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

WHO asks China for more data on latest respiratory illnesses outbreak

China’s National Health Commission said last week that the spread was due to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens