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Chinese scramble for Africa bad for a fast developing continent

The Chinese have invaded Africa in large numbers. But it’s not all one-way traffic. Africans are finding their way to China too. However, the trade-off is asymmetrical.

As the dominant party, the Chinese have the upper hand. Their entry into Africa is largely economic and geostrategic. They need to fuel their voracious economy.

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