We cannot find fault with China if it moves away.
We cannot expect countries to be philanthropists.
Africa, fortunately, is extremely rich in natural resources, both forests and mines.
China seems to crave for more gold. It may not satisfy itself even with dollars or Euros, because it has already accumulated sizeable reserves of both the world's leading currencies.
South Africa has these gold and diamond mines and reserves. Hence, China befriends South Africa and supports its candidature for the permanent membership of the Security Council.
Poor African countries like Somalia, Ithiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mali, Malawi, Senegal, Gambia, etc. do not have gold or dollars or euro reserves to pay for their imports. What attractions will Chinese have in the African impoverished countries?
Besides, most African countries have dictatorial regimes. China too has a dictatorial regime, but of a different kind. Chinese dictatorship is like refined villainy. African dictatorships are somewhat coarse and rugged.
We should sympathise the poor African countries because they have always been at the receiving end of the dubious world commerce and trade.
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