China’s new security era in Africa: protecting assets, citizens from DR Congo to Somalia

China is entering a new assertive era in protecting its citizens and assets in Africa, exemplified by the security challenges faced by Chinese diplomats in Somalia operating under constant terrorism threats. Foreign Minister Wang Yi has highlighted these risks while overseeing an overhaul of how China protects its overseas interests, from DR Congo to Somalia. This reflects Beijing's increasingly proactive foreign policy posture in volatile regions.