attacks on Chinese citizens and businesses in sub-Saharan Africa tend to increase in the years following a rise in Chinese investment, according to a new study by researchers at the School of Overseas Security and Protection at the Chinese People’s Police University.However, the authors stressed that the findings should not be interpreted as evidence that Chinese investment itself caused violence.They argued that Chinese investment was often concentrated in resource-rich but politically fragile regions where armed conflict, weak governance and social tensions were already prevalent.
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FRI · 2026-07-03 · 09:05 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0703-89684
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Chinese police uncover link between investment and attacks on citizens in Africa
A study by researchers at the Chinese People’s Police University found a correlation between increased Chinese investment in sub-Saharan Africa and subsequent rises in attacks on Chinese citizens and businesses. The researchers cautioned that this correlation does not imply that Chinese investment directly caused the violence.
Chao KongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-03 · 09:05 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A study by researchers at the Chinese People’s Police University found a correlation between increased Chinese investment in sub-Saharan Africa and subsequent rises in attacks on Chinese citizens and businesses. The researchers cautioned that this correlation does not imply that Chinese investment directly caused the violence. Instead, they suggested that Chinese investment is often directed towards resource-rich but politically unstable regions. These areas are characterized by pre-existing issues such as armed conflict, weak governance, and social tensions, which may contribute to the increased attacks.
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The findings should not be interpreted as evidence that Chinese investment itself caused violence.
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These fragile regions often have pre-existing conditions of armed conflict, weak governance, and social tensions.
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Chinese investment is often concentrated in resource-rich but politically fragile regions.
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Attacks on Chinese citizens and businesses in sub-Saharan Africa tend to increase in the years following a rise in Chinese investment.
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