China Seeks Broader Role in Africa

Despite it's reliance on oil from Angola and Sudan, China stressing that it's interest in Africa is not simply for it's resources. President Hu Jintao, in a visit to Africa said that many of the African regions that China is interested in are not rich in natural resources yet they are still involved in infrastructure projects. China is determined to portray themselves as responsible benefactors to Africa, rather than ruthless entrepeneurs.
China is Africa's third largest trading partner, however trade has dropped since the onset of the economic slowdown.



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