China And Africa Learn To Do Business

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China’s rise and its global outreach for resources is one of the epic stories of our time. And nowhere has that story had more drama and a steeper learning curve than in Africa, where China has invested heavily over the past eight years, and has hit a few bumps along the way. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad tracks examples of Chinese commercial and cultural enterprises in Africa, and gauges their impact.

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Rwanda Aspires to Become the ‘Singapore of Africa’

November 16th, 2011

Rwanda would like to be the Singapore of Africa – an IT center in the region. And it’s calling on China for help though Rwanda wants to dictate the terms. Read more.

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Blog: Chinese in Rwanda

October 17th, 2011

A funny thing happens to some Chinese when they come to Rwanda. They relax. Perhaps it’s the balmy weather, or the vistas of rolling hills and lush valleys. Perhaps it’s the pace of life… Read more.

Confucius in Kigali: China’s Cultural Outreach in Rwanda

October 17th, 2011

China is doing a lot to promote its interests in Africa. But it’s not all about building roads and infrastructure. China is trying to promote its language and culture as well. Read more.

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Chinese Investments in Zambia

October 4th, 2011

China has invested billions of dollars in Zambia, Africa’s biggest copper producer. Now the East African nation has a newly-elected president who has been very critical of the Chinese in the past. Michael Sata has said Chinese companies exploit Zambian workers while taking the profits for themselves. And now, as president, he says he wants to make sure it’s the Zambians who benefit. Read more.