China and Africa

China has identified the African continent as an area of significant economic and strategic interest. It is clear, even with the economic down turn, China’s economy is still growing. In Africa, China sees the raw materials it needs to feed its hungry economic engine. An economic policy consultant, Sichinas Jack, says that “China and Africa relation began decades ago when china offered ideological solidarity as the continent was struggling to liberate itself from its colonial masters such as Britain and France.” For years, a key element of china’s foreign policy has been to enhance friendship and cooperation with African and other developing countries. However, China care only about trade and has no interest in human rights issues.