Eric Olander is the co-founder of the China Global South Project (CAP), an independent media initiative focused on China’s engagement in Africa. With over 25 years of journalism experience, he covers a wide range of topics including mining operations, environmental impact, and the dynamics between Asia and the Americas. Eric has been featured in The Africa Report, Chinafile, and The China Global South Project.
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Eric Olander's coverage primarily focuses on world affairs, government, and international relations with a specific interest in China's global involvement. He frequently reports on topics related to Chinese foreign policy, trade dynamics, and geopolitical developments.
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By: Eric Olander
A video recently went viral on YouTube showing a lone Chinese robot standing guard at a remote border post in Tibet. Captured by Indian troops along the western section of the China-India Line of Actual Control (LAC), the footage was intended to showcase India's high-ground advantage. Instead, it sparked a wave of discussion among Indian netizens and became a symbol of China's technological and industrial edge.
One of the prevailing narratives that's emerged following the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and the detention of President Nicolás Maduro is that this is a major setback for China.
By: Eric Olander
Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, who was indicted by the United States on fraud and money-laundering charges for running a multibillion-dollar cyberscam network from Cambodia, has been arrested there and extradited to China, Phnom Penh said Wednesday.
By: Eric Olander
In this special bonus episode, Eric speaks with Kaiser Kuo, host of the popular Sinica Podcast, about China's response to the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
By: Eric Olander
China's Wang Yi kicked off a four-nation, week-long Africa tour this week, marking a signature tradition for Beijing: making the continent the foreign minister's first overseas trip of the new year.
Chinese leaders have relished watching the U.S. become an increasingly isolated superpower as the Trump administration trashes its allies and long-held international norms.
By: Eric Olander
The local food market within the “China Market” in Addis Ababa where Chinese migrants shop for vegetables and meat. Photo by Yu Jiatong.
Private Companies Are Making Beijing Look Good in the Developing World Lizzi C. Lee and Eric Olander
By: Eric Olander
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian at the regular press briefing in Beijing on July 14, 2026. Image via the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
By: Eric Olander
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shaking hands with his counterpart from the Solomon Islands, Rick Houenipwela, during a visit to Beijing on July 14, 2026.
