The EU, United States, China, India, Japan and Russia have in recent years emerged as the major contending powers with huge interests in Africa. But Japan pales far behind China which in 2014 extended US$60 billion as preferential funding in Africa. It must be however noted that despite its strong forays in Africa, China's trade with EU has not dwindled. The adoption of liberal economic policies in China invariably led to its renewed vigour in cementing economic ties with Africa. China, thus, is an appealing partner and a better choice for Africa than the West.
