![]() ![]() * The United States failed to safeguard decades of diplomatic and financial investments in Congo, where the world’s largest supply of cobalt is now controlled by Chinese companies backed by Beijing. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at You can find more information and specific instructions here. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. Guest: Dionne Searcey, a correspondent for The New York Times. We went to the African country to understand how that happened. In recent years, China has established a strong presence in Congo, while the United States has lost ground. ![]() ![]() In the high-stakes competition to dominate the business of clean energy, the Democratic Republic of Congo is a major arena: The country is the source of more than two-thirds of the world’s cobalt, a key component of electric-car batteries. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |