China the Troublemaker
Develop Economies often waxes philosophic from his armchair in Africa about China’s role in the development of the continent. For some, the China love-fest is rooted in the fact that bilateral trade is not patronizing, unlike aid. For others, China is a ruthless competitor – a less explicit colonialist than the Europeans. In this journal, Develop Economies tries to remain neutral, presenting the facts. But, in recent months, he has given a disproportionate amount of airtime to the views of…
