In the world of commodities, the past couple of years should be viewed as an abrasive palate cleanser between the first course of the supercycle, which ran from 2000 until 2008, and the main course that is now being prepared.
Transparency will help Chinese companies make more gains in Africa
While the global manufacturing industry is tottering, China is still proving to be the lifeline for many global companies.
Global chipmaker AMD Technologies is perhaps one of the best examples of a foreign company that has staved off economic woes in China and tasted manufacturing success.
China still continues to be the sweet spot for manufacturing for many foreign enterprises as the overall benefits far outweigh the risk factors like rising labor costs and a shrinking workforce.
In recent years Africa has outstripped much of the world in growth.
Chinese companies should seize the chance in Africa
As African countries look for closer integration, building infrastructure is seen as pivotal, and China is playing a key role.
China has a key role to play in helping Africa expand its network of infrastructure that could serve the whole continent, says Elham Ibrahim, commissioner for infrastructure and energy of the African Union Commission.
Landlocked in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia is severely hampered in its trade and business by a lack of transport links with other countries.
The increasing influence of African countries is testament to the continued growth of bilateral trade between China and Africa. In turn, this has prompted China to focus on the revival of the African economy, politics and people's livelihood.
Hand of help can be seen on the milestones of Africa's road to integration
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