
When China Met Africa
2011, English. Directed by Marc J. Francis & Nick Francis.
A cinematic feature documentary about China's foray into Africa told through the lives of Chinese adventurers & Zambian power brokers as they negotiate the tricky waters of this rapidly expanding and vital relationship.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 7 October 2011
- Country
- Zambia, China
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When China Met Africa runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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When China Met Africa isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed When China Met Africa?
When China Met Africa (2011) was directed by Marc J. Francis and Nick Francis.