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Democratic Republic of the Congo & China

12 shared events · Importance 9 · Last updated May 17, 2026

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International
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a new Ebola outbreak with 87 reported deaths.
China: Donald Trump returned from a state visit to China, and his comments about Taiwan have raised anxieties.
May 16, 2026 · 21 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is identified as a key trading partner with China, likely to see some benefits from the expanded duty-free access.
China: China implemented a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries, aiming to enhance its soft power and increase trade, while excluding Eswatini due to its ties with Taiwan.
Apr 28, 2026 · 13 articles
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International
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the mineral-rich regions linked by the Lobito Corridor railway, which receives U.S. financial support.
China: China is identified as an economic rival and the dominant player in the critical minerals market, which the United States is actively trying to counter by investing in projects like Phalaborwa.
Apr 19, 2026 · 21 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, with 65 deaths, and a case was imported into Uganda from Congo.
China: China opposes the United States' potential arms sale to Taiwan and views Washington's relationship with Taiwan as a key factor in United States–China relations. China also offered diplomatic help to Iran in negotiations with the United States.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a new Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, with at least 80 deaths reported.
China: China hosted state visits from both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, deepening its relations with Russia and potentially reopening a key market for Boeing.
May 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a recipient of aid from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and shipments to the Democratic Republic of the Congo are experiencing delays due to fuel price increases in Kenya.
China: China is one of the three main source countries for emergency supplies for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and shipping rates from China have increased by nearly 18%.
Apr 02, 2026 · 45 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is noted for cobalt and other conflict minerals exploitation, which finances rebellions.
China: China is cited as a nation demonstrating the weaponization of state apparatus through totalitarian mobilization of violence.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the home country of Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu.
May 06, 2025 · 6 articles
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Accidents
Dec 27, 2025 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Feb 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Mar 01, 2026 · 20 articles
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International
Apr 15, 2026 · 72 articles
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