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Blackface at 2018 Lunar year TV show: How Chinese and African cultural differences can affect business

By Matiri Maisori | 8yrs ago

The Standard Gauge Railway project is the most visible aspect of Kenya's engagement with China. A skit on the project has raised eyebrows. [File picture]

NAIROBI, KENYA: Reactions continue to top the social media in China and Africa besides attracting researchers' attention after a comedy sketch aired on China’s February 15^th lunar year’s television show.

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