Eric Olander

Eric Olander
EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley (BA)
The University of Hong Kong (MIPA)

Eric Olander is an American journalist and Editor in Chief of the China-Global South Project, a podcast on China's engagement with Asia, Africa, and the developing world.[1][2][3][4] Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Olander formerly served as a media executive for France 24 and Elle Vietnam.[5][6] Olander has extensively commented on China-Africa relations, including the Belt and Road Initiative, COVID-19, and in the context of US-Africa relations.[7][8][9]

  1. ^ "Xi Courts Africa With $50 Billion Pledge, Military Support". Bloomberg.com. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  2. ^ Lim, Min Zhang (2024-09-05). "Xi Jinping reiterates China's commitment to Africa amid economic slowdown". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  3. ^ "Japan seeks to counter China in Africa with 'high-quality' alternative". South China Morning Post. 2019-08-18. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  4. ^ Kuo, Kaiser Y. (2024-09-12). "Eric Olander on China in the Global South". www.sinicapodcast.com. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  5. ^ "Mosaic of China Season 01 Episode 03 – The China/Africa Correspondent (Eric OLANDER, The China Africa Project)". SHINE. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  6. ^ "Publishing in one of the world's most demanding environments - Vietnam". FIPP. 2016-09-26. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  7. ^ Hvistendahl, Mara; Dong, Joy (September 4, 2024). "China Woos Africa, Casting Itself as Global South's Defender". The New York Times.
  8. ^ Pierson, David; Chutel, Lynsey (August 23, 2023). "China Tries to Increase Its Clout in Africa Amid Rivalry With the U.S." The New York Times.
  9. ^ Bariyo, Nicholas; Wong, Chun Han (June 21, 2022). "China Seeks to Expand Africa Trade Dominance With Role as Peace Mediator". The Wall Street Journal.