China in Africa: neo-colonialism? - no comments

My friend Dan runs the blog, Hii Dunia (Kiswahili with Arabic roots meaning ‘this world’), which focusses on issues in International development, global politics and the environment.

In the second part of a series, we see the historic basis of China's relationship with the world, the conflict between their ideological and economic motives for support for African states, and finish with the following quote from Howard French:

"At one time many African countries, whether colonies locked in liberation struggles or fledgling, often non-aligned states viewed China as a progressive ally and counterweight to the west. But those days are gone, and increasingly, China’s involvement in Africa is pure big business."

Hii Dunia gratefully encourages anyone wishing to contribute to the site with original, relevant material.