Analytical Essay. There must be variables in place. There is a lot of research on the certain criteria that China wants from the countries that it invests in, particularly FDI, on the African continent, vs the countries that it doesn’t.
As well as contrasting with what failed with other countries who tried to invest in the continent over the past, say 25 years. As well as looking at Chinas own investment policy changes on the continent. How are they different than in the past and vs The US.
China clearly has a long-term plan and strategy.
That strategy seems to be two-fold, both that it is economical and market-based, but also will strategically blend into military and sea projection based off of their history and them building certain military infrastructure on the continent.
