This cry used to cause fear around the world, but it is too late now. They are already here, at least that is what the situation is in Sudan.
What does the Chinese want from Africa, say from Sudan? It is no secret that the Chinese have been investing heavily in Sudan ever since. When the Western countries moved out of Sudan, the Chinese moved in to fill the gap. Who is going to blame Sudan? They are everywhere, building roads, dams and bridges in Sudan, getting oil and what have you.
China is seen as the only country that can put pressure on Sudan with regards to Darfur because of their investment. What can Hu say? Stop the carnage or we pull out? Nobody expects that. If it is human rights, China itself had been at loggerheads with the West for a long time over it.
Hu s certainly welcomed in Sudan. If his presence can do something about Darfur, the better, instead of saying why he should visit Sudan in the first place.
But caution: is the Chinese interest in Africa mainly businees driven or they have other tricks up their sleeves?
5 comments:
Yes, I believe the Chinese have a "trick up their sleeves", and it's "oil" for "infratsructure". The Chinese are very good at business, and anyone who thinks otherwise, can just look at Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.
Yes, I believe the Chinese have a "trick up their sleeves", and it's "oil" for "infratsructure". The Chinese are very good at business, and anyone who thinks otherwise, can just look at Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.
I must agree with what you said anonymous...
The Radio Free Asia blog has a commentary on China and Africa today.
of course theres other tricks up their sleeves, you didnt even have to ask that question
Post a Comment