China's Green Edge in Africa: A Challenge to Trump's Fossil Fuel Ambitions China's surge in photovoltaic additions and major infrastructure deals across Africa has sparked a quiet revolution that threatens to upend US President Donald Trump's "drill, baby, drill" oil strategy on the continent.
As developing nations grapple with fossil fuel price shocks, China's green tech advancements have provided a compelling alternative.
The cost of energy is a decisive factor for most African countries, and they are carefully observing the policy decisions of both the US and China.