China-Africa bilateral trade is whopping $250 billion. That’s 5x the US-Africa trade.
Every one of the 54 African countries has signed up for the Belt and Road Initiative (#BRI).
China builds highways, railways, seaports, airports, schools, hospitals, telecom networks, hydropower dams etc. in Africa.
America builds… MILITARY bases.
China brings its development philosophy to Africa. And actions matched by words.
USA/EU don’t have the patience for this kind of engagement.
Every three years, African leaders fly to Beijing for the #FOCAC summit. And every country - small or big, rich or poor - gets a grand reception and full attention.
Serious business and detailed planning. No slogans or fluff.
An excellent project of #FOCAC: China provides satellite TV to 9,200+ remote villages, directly benefiting 180,000 households and nearly 10 million people!