China: The 'other player' in 2024 Afcon tournament

Alassane Ouattara Stadium

A general view of the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Abidjan during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations on January 13, 2024. 

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By  The Conversation

What you need to know:

  • In San Pedro, the Laurent Pokou Stadium was built by the state-owned China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation.
  • Ivory Coast exports US$700 million worth of natural resources and goods to China, up from US$100 million in 2016.

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