China-US-Africa Trilateral dialogues

The second in the series of China-US-Africa Trilateral dialogues took place in Beijing from 4 to 7 March. Participation by senior government officials and academics from all three participants contributed to the momentum generated at the first meeting in August 2006 and wider African representation from African countries, including the AU Commission, provided more authority to the direction of the debate. The third and final meeting is scheduled for later this year in Washington DC. A paper reflecting the African view of the potential for US-China competition in Africa for commodities will be available on the Brenthurst Foundation website shortly