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How China’s green tech is undercutting Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ oil strategy in Africa

From South China Morning Post · () English

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  • African countries are weighing energy options as the United States promotes oil drilling while China accelerates renewable-energy development.
  • Falling costs for Chinese solar and battery technologies appear to be strengthening interest in green energy across Africa.

China’s advances in green technology are challenging US President Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” oil strategy in Africa.

Cost appears to be a decisive factor for many African countries as they watch Washington and Beijing pursue contrasting energy policies. Trump promotes expanded oil drilling, while China is pushing ahead with renewable energy.

China’s progress in solar generation and battery technologies has made acquisitions cheaper. Across the continent, a consensus is beginning to form around the growing appeal of those lower-cost renewable options.

drill, baby, drill

· Donald TrumpThe US president’s phrase represents Washington’s emphasis on expanding oil production.
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