UK, US worried by China's growing African presence
Chinese companies are pouring billions of dollars into major infrastructural development projects in Africa in a move which has officials in Washington
and London worried, according to the Guardian.

From the Cape to Cairo, China has been investing in massive engineering projects such as the Nairobi to Mombasa road, a luxury resort in Sierra Leone, a conference centre in Madagascar, repairing rail lines in Angola, a national stadium in Rwanda and a myriad oil-related projects.

The common theme in these projects is oil, and it is this which is reported to be worrying some western governments. In Sudan in particular, China has been at the forefront of oil exploration which is expected to see a new oil pipeline pumping 500,000 barrels a day by the end of the year.

China holds a 41 per cent stake in the national oil consortium as part of total investments of around £8 billion ($12.8 billion). China firms are also building the 200-km pipeline and are rehabilitating electricity stations, building a bridge over the River Nile and constructing the £1 billion ($1.6 billion) Merowe hydroelectric dam.

Moreover, Chinese firms are being welcomed with open arms by African governments as they don’t ask questions over issues like transparency, human rights or conflict.
"Where Western companies shy away because of corruption, conflict or the risk of losing their shirt, Chinese firms are plunging in," the Guardian said. "President Hu has dispatched diplomats to dangle large, low-interest loans before impoverished countries with the sole stipulation that work is done by Chinese contractors.

"African governments appreciate China’s tendency to keep its nose out of domestic affairs in contrast with the demands for transparency that accompany loans from bodies such as the IMF."

 Straight talk is the Game

I think the Western powers as one of my teachers would call them still have a way of tapping into Africa since they actually have the Colonial remainders with them, ofcourse they haven't left the poor continent alone even after giving them freedom and thats really the cause of the grip loose.

The UK and US are busy picking into the different governments in Africa and trying to resolve(did I say create?) diplomatic Issues for African countries while the Chinese have recognised where the real power in Africa is and are really tapping into all check a long list of their investments; Food, Clothing, Mobile phone petty shops and finally oil. these are really the Basic things that africa need, and their key as I will always say is "Talk Straight" as they only come in to do their business and get what they want without trying to know or correct your pattern of living or leadership.


Competittion Galore!

We live in a world where those with greater economic powers try to bully who have less.As e result, each country is trying hard to ensure greater influence on other territories.
CHina,as a friend told me seems likely to be the next world super power and they are not leaving anything to chance in achieving that.
I only pray that Africa does not continue to suffer the basket of double standards and discrimination metted out to her by the powers that be.Africa will surely rise again-time will surely tell!