Africa Needs Strategic and Disciplined Approach in Relations with China

China has been forging closer ties with Africa, a relationship that some see as burdened with debt, while others praise it as increasing Africa's strategic importance globally. This week's China-Africa Cooperation Forum in Beijing brings benefits for both Africa and China, officials and experts on African affairs say. Former Ugandan diplomat Simon Mulongo said countries such as Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya have received huge amounts of investment from Beijing. And China has been pushing hard to forge partnerships to secure reliable sources of raw materials, as well as forging alliances to gain geopolitical influence and counterbalance Western powers. “What benefits Africa are basically four things. First, infrastructure development where China has invested heavily in African infrastructure, building roads, railways, ports and other important facilities,” Mulongo said. “The second is economic growth. Chinese investment has actually created jobs, and stimulated economic activity in various sectors, including manufacturing, mining, and agriculture. The third is financial assistance and loans where China often offers financial assistance with fewer conditions than Western countries. And the fourth is the trade opportunities that Africa benefits from through access to the Chinese market which can increase export earnings especially raw materials and agricultural products.” Mulongo, who is the …

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