From the streets of Beijing to the halls of Peking University, Geraud shares what's changed in China after a decade away — and how Chinese scholars are rethinking Africa beyond the traditional "China-Africa" lens. Geraud joins Eric & Cobus from the Chinese capital to discuss the new mood in Beijing, declining foreign presence, and what African diplomats and researchers really think about the future of ties with China.

Plus, French President Emmanuel Macron focused a lot of attention on China during his recent trip to Kenya, where he accused Beijing of becoming the continent's new "predator." And, a breakdown of the latest China-Africa trade numbers that reveal some very big problems.

📌 Topics Covered in this Episode

Geraud's return to Beijing after 10 years
The changing mood inside China on Africa
Why fewer foreigners are living in Beijing
Chinese scholars rethinking Africa studies
Macron's China comments during his Kenya visit
Africa's growing trade imbalance with China

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