What do Africans think of Chinese investment in Africa?

PERCEPTION: It depends on where those Africans live. For most in the countries inside Africa, they feel rather comfortable with the investments in contrast to western investments. This is primarily a residue of colonial oppression which is still felt in most societies. read more

Turns out, they love them. According to a recent report by Afrobarometer, almost two-thirds (63%) of Africans say China's influence is somewhat positive or very positive, while only 15% see it as somewhat or very negative. read more

Aubrey Hruby, co-founder of the Africa Expert Network and co-author of the 2015 book The Next Africa: An Emerging Continent Becomes a Global Powerhouse, also believes there are several myths to clear up about China’s presence in Africa. read more