The Black Informant | African American Commentary, News and Community Building

The African-Asian summit kicks off in the Indonesian city of Bandung. So much emphasis these days is placed on the growing economic ties between China and various African countries. While it might be anticipated that the future of this relationship would help spur much needed economic growth on the African continent, I seem to have a different opinion.

China’s main interest in Africa is raw materials. Driven by the need to satisfy its humongous population with the trappings of a modern life, China seems to be stretching out its tentacles all across the globe grabbing markets. The Chinese have found a way…more