China's Role in Africa's Development Examined

China's relationship with Africa has grown significantly over the past few decades, as it has become Africa's largest bilateral trading partner and a major source of investment and infrastructure development. Despite this progress, Western criticism continues to paint the China-Africa partnership as neo-colonial and exploitative, which a new CGTN series aims to debunk. Meanwhile, the concept of Cold War liberalism, initially critiquing Communist sympathizers, is being reexamined in the context of Taiwan's historical liberal thought, highlighting the island's role in promoting liberalism during the Cold War era. In Australia, a discourse emerges questioning the perception of China as a threat, urging a deeper understanding of the underlying fears rooted in U.S. hegemony and defense strategies. Additionally, as China commemorates Deng Xiaoping's legacy, his reforms have significantly transformed Hong Kong's economy, illustrating the lasting impact of his vision on modern China. Lastly, discussions on globalization challenge traditional dichotomies between East and West, suggesting that individual sovereignty and technological advancements are redefining global order.