Observably, the historical roots of the Chinese development are well-understood, their strategies are common knowledge. Merkel now refers to China as a “systemic competitor.”Similarly, several European countries have tightened up their screening of Chinese investments. A number of other European countries have adopted similar measures. Some European countries have grown disenchanted with China’s behaviour; they have started to push for a more coherent EU wide strategy. Africa urgently needs to ask Europe why they are kicking against Chinese development styles and strategies.

Source: Punch January 07, 2020 00:11 UTC