Foreign Media: Research shows that Chinese enterprises' influence in Africa has expanded from port infrastructure to software, automation, and artificial intelligence sectors.
Chinese companies not only operate, finance, or hold stakes in approximately one-third of Africa's ports, but also control the software, automation systems, and AI tools essential for running these infrastructures.
This indicates that China's involvement in African port projects has deepened beyond physical dock construction to encompass core technological control in the digital domain, achieving a comprehensive strategy spanning from hardware to software.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1869795784137728/
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