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the white man is scared and wants black people to bow to him only. but it seems the chinese want to stand together no condisions

The Chinese are welcome to our land. Africa. China is stretching out it's hand with love to one that has been longing to love and be loved back for a long long time. The wait has been long and agonising but now it is here. The chance is now or never for two that want to understand each other and learn from each other. I stretch out my hand to you Chinese "lover" and hold my breath and hope you'll take it. And oh God I'll romance you like I've never done before! My love you always. You who have recovered my dignity from the gutters.

Yes, I am an impressive dick. 50.5% of the world's population could appreciate that fact. ;)

I do put some value on your life, though, so please, watch for tanks when crossing the Square in Tiannamen, m'kay?

Buchanan you are quite a dick. I certain don't put a squat on YOUR life.

When you pave a road, lay a track, or connect a bridge, the world is transformed for you. Infrastructure doesn't go anywhere. It's there to feel, to touch, to BE YOURS. You OWN IT. It is now part of your everyday life. Infrastructure let's people see what can be accomplished with their two hands. When you walk over the river of your childhood for the first time, you are not thinking about tribes or guns. You're thinking about what kind of world you would like for yourself and your children. That is the power of infrastructure. The aid groups never understand this.

"I am still waiting to see, post after post, Americans welcoming (in dithyrambic terms) competition from the Chinese, in Africa. It would have the merit of coherence. Is it not part of the faith that "competition is healthy" and good for the soul?"

I think the more you learn about Americans, the more you realize everything they believe in, they believe when it's good for THEIR SOUL. ;)

Chinese come to Africa not to pretend we're some aristocratic race doing its privilege. Have you seen those westerner donor parties? disgusting! We want to work with Africans to allow everyone to create more wealth. It is a simple, genuine desire. We understand how to focus on the essential things, such as infrastructure, much more than some narcissistic western charity.

"...if millions continue to suffer, it won't be their (the Chinese) problem to fix."

The US, so concerned with the millions that continue to suffer!...

Good God, why not begin with New Orleans, with Palestine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon ... that should keep the US busy for some time, no?

The US could also revisit Vietnam, where 5 millions died because of the US invasion and occupation. Possibly, the other million Vietnamese who continue to suffer could be a source of US concern as well?!

Should that not be challenging enough, the US could get serious about most countries of South and Central America, where millions continue to suffer for no other reason than American imperialism, i.e. outright political and military intervention, the plundering of national resources, etc..

And should that not suffice, the US could.... well, let leave it to that, for the moment.

As for a roadmap of Chinese dealings with developing and destitute nations, I present you Tibet and Nepal. When China does decide to get territorial, they don't play in half measures.

The West deals with China because it helps keep another Cold War from being triggered. Economic interdependence makes the the idea of a conflict between the West and China very risky for both parties. The new MAD deterrent is economic rather than nuclear. Even despite our relative strength, China's economic impact on the US economy is impressive. They've adapted enough of the capitalist mindset to play the game by our rules rather well, while retaining the traditional Communist protectionism within their own borders. The good news is, with their investment capabilities, its actually NOT in their best interests to destroy us.

Its honestly not that I see the Chinese as in any way looking at Africa with territorial ambitions, its that they're handing out guilt free monies to people with no intention of putting those monies to use for the betterment of African society. This is a straightforward service and supply transaction, there will be no humanitarian leverage applied in the manner that Doctor Okonjo-Iweala suggests. China will simply hand over the money, take what they've been promised, and if millions continue to suffer, it won't be their problem to fix. China will have no direct action in the misery thats coming to Africa, they're just going to be the financiers of those who do it.

James Buchanan,

You are absolutely an alarmist. You predict that China will bring immeasurable misery to Africa based on no proof or history. But the proof and history is there for the performance of Western countries which plundered it on unimaginable scale.

If your description of China is true, then why is Western countries investing heavily in China and expanding trade with it?

For you to link communism as indicator for bad business is unbelievable. In terms of economics, China is quite as capitalist as one can hope for in a developing nation. Although I believe in democracy, but I also believe that it doesn't come at once. There are pre-conditions for democracy. Wealth and education are the most fundamental prerequisite for political reform.

To argue that China ignores its responsibility in considering moral consequences of its business with Africa is a bit haste and there is no road map for China to follow. US has always ignored the impact of its business with other nations. Consider Saudi Arabia. It is a factory for hate whether we like it or not and US never concerned itself and now we have to deal with global religious fundamentalism as aresult.

"They (Africans) must ensure that the relationship this time around is on a more equal and balanced footing than before. That way the issue of colonialism will not arise."

Whose presence is referred to, here, as having been at the source of a relationship less equal and balanced than Africans seem to have wished it had been, and to hope that it be, in future? What were the acting colonial powers, at the time? Who were the colonialists? And how were they treating Africa and Africans?

For the old Western colonial powers, and the current imperial one, to accuse China of neo-colonialism is, to say the least, disingenuous, an ideal opportunity for a good internationalist laugh.

China does not need lessons on colonialism from the West: it was itsel a virtual colony of the West, before the Revolution (Mao: "Never again..."). At the time, in their own country, Chinese citizens were treated like dirt by Westerners. Chinese know Chinese history and remember.

Africans know they better determine themselves, amongst themselves, what is best for them, without paying too much attention to the ever louder incantations coming from the disgruntled West. And that is precisely what they are intent on doing.

Its not a question of welcoming competition for Africa's business. Its a straightforward question of whether China's business will serve Africa's best interests, or the interests of those who rule Africa. The good Doctor seems to think China is going to come riding in like a saviour to leverage Africa's leadership on behalf of the people, and I think they're quite frankly out of their bloody minds.

I hear talk of infrastructure and investment, and I'm curious just how many Africans do these people think will benefit from it? Having jobs? Paying what kind of money? You think the people in power will actually shell out the kind of payrolls that will result in a decent standard of living? Folks, western oil companies actually do business in Africa for years, and it ain't happened yet, and these are hardened capitalists. You think you're going to get a better deal out of communists? Get real.

I'm actually curious to see how China responds to having its people kidnapped by local militias and killed over ransom demands. I really can't predict this one. On the one hand, they seem to put squat for value on human life, on the other, the idea that a buncha armed partisans are daring to lash out at them might warrant a far more aggressive response than anything the West would have the spine for.

"China is willing to invest in infrastructure and other areas that are of limited interest to the West... China should therefore be left alone to fill this gap." -- So well said.

I am still waiting to see, post after post, Americans welcoming (in dithyrambic terms) competition from the Chinese, in Africa. It would have the merit of coherence. Is it not part of the faith that "competition is healthy" and good for the soul?

To sum up, either the US comes up with something significantly better to offer Africa and Africans, or (to be quite clear) it just minds its own business, part of which is dealing with the innumerable corrupt leadership it has put in place and still supports, all over the world.

How many African slaves did your father or grandfather own?

None.

How many native American Indians did they kill?

My ancestry is partly Native American. Cherokee and Delaware. Safe to say its close enough to zero for government paperwork.

How about yourself, have you taken the Safari tour?

Nope, no interest. I prefer wildlife with teeth and claws, not Kaleshnikovs and machetes.

I think the Chinese will learn, as 'the West' has learned, as the South Africans are learning, that doing business in Africa poses incredible challenges and risks. James Buchanan's comments are largely on the money. The problems arise primarily from corruption which breeds off of and feeds tribalism. Loyalty to tribe instead of political leader because the political leader's loyalty is only to himself.

Let's look at Nigeria. Exploited by oil companies? Hardly. Through its MAJORITY PARTNERSHIPS with all major operators (Shell, Exxon, Chevron, Total) in the form of state oil company NNPC - and taxation levels ranging from 50% to 85% depending on operating environments and tax incentives for capital-intensive deepwater development, the federal and state governments of Nigeria bring home almost 90% of the hydrocarbon-related profits in the country. NINETY PERCENT, while taking none of the business risks that the multinationals assume. What happens to this money? An independent Nigerian commission - the EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) - found found evidence of corruption for 31 of 36 state governors. Let's look at Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala herself, the respected FORMER finance minister of Nigeria - one who has never been accused of corruption as far as I am aware. Why former? She encouraged greater transparency in Nigerian government finances.

Let's look at Chad, where a widely-hailed World Bank sponsored oil development project, aimed at fostering investment in local communites in Chad and Cameroon, was co-opted by THE PRESIDENT OF CHAD to fund the military so he could battle rivals!

So long as Africa's leadership makes excuses for leaders like Omar Bongo of Gabon, Teodoro Nguema of Equatorial Guinea, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, Idriss Deby of Chad and Omar Al Bashir of Sudan, I fail to see why the international community would invest in African infrastructure when it's a given that so much money would be frittered away... (then again, a lot more than $20 billion has been frittered away in Iraq!)

No, no ancestors owned slaves. My ancestors emigrated to the US from Africa. Maybe they SOLD slaves to the French, English, Dutch, Spanish or Portugeuse to resell to Portuguese, British and Spanish colonies... and later Americans!

No, no ancestors killed native Americans. They may have killed native Africans, however.

Yes, I have taken a safari tour.

And no, I am not James Buchanan.

To James Buchanan:

How many African slaves did your father or grandfather own?
How many native American Indians did they kill?
How about yourself, have you taken the Safari tour?

To James Buchanan:

You seem very anti-Chinese in your assessment of China's growing economic affairs with Africa. You mention that China will not care for this or that in Africa, but you forget the fact that such living, economic and political existence in Africa is as a result of the western meddling in Africa. So, the right question to ask is, what has the west done for the Africans, except trying to protect Africa's wildlife for rich westerners to take Safari tours?

First, Africa has to be vigilant in dealing with China. Second, China's entry as an alternative and competitor to the West is positive development in itself. Lets hope that India along with Russia joins the competition as well, so Africa has choices in a true multi-polar world.

You are an inspiring leader. Thank you.

Chinese aid will do nothing for Africa but give its dictators and warlords a new lease on life. China cares nothing for human rights, and will certainly not care one way or the other what happens to African people so long as it gets its resources. Remember, this is the same group that rolled tanks over its own people when they stood up for their rights. China will do nothing to stop Darfuri genocide, they don't care if people starve because of droughts, they don't care if women are stoned in Sharia courts, they don't care if 99.995% of the money they shell out is used to buy weapons and luxuries for the people who've raped this continent inside and out.

The West held off in the hopes that these leaders could be starved out, and its a forlorn hope. The kind of change needed to end most suffering would require a willingness to commit violence on those who hold the reins of power, and no one wants that on their heads.

This is the beginning of a very dark time for Africa, most are simply too stupid and desperate to see it coming.