Private Chinese companies increasingly see Africa as an opportunity to be tapped - and Africans see benefits for themselves.
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China's involvement in Africa is traditionally assumed to take place in the public sector, concentrating on official or bilateral government activities. But over the past two decades, this pattern has changed phenomenally, with a huge increase in Chinese companies operating in the private sector.
With some steps, Chinese investment in Africa will become increasingly beneficial
Chinese companies playing major role in African infrastructure development despite tough conditions.
Jin Xiushan says contending with poisonous snakes can be part of everyday life on a construction site in Africa.
Zhou Yongsheng has probably done more than anyone to tackle the bustling city of Addis Ababa's traffic problems.
Though Chinese companies have been making overseas strides for some time now, during the past few years they have been focusing more on Africa. Nearly 2,000 Chinese companies from sectors such as construction, infrastructure, mining, manufacturing and transportation have established a presence in Africa and paved the way for more companies to follow suit.
But after the cost advantage, there are hurdles along the way
Performance of Western economies has bearing on China's growth, which in turn could have an impact on African and other developing countries.
As the relationship between China and Africa has blossomed in recent years, one area that has attracted particular attention is investment. Chinese investment in the continent has not only contributed to the development of both parties, but has implications, strategic and otherwise, worldwide. However, with the amount involved now at historic highs, it is urgent that China upgrade its investment in Africa so as to promote sustainable development.
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