There's a BELIEF that since Africa got a raw deal from the colonial West, then the Chinese must be Africa's best friend. But the evidence doesn't show that, and the MAIN CRITICISM is that they are building infrastructure in exchange for Africa's resources in deals that are structured to favor CHINA.
Read MoreLobbying has become a TERM of reproach, as if it were improper to push for a particular BELIEF. This has happened because of paid lobbyists whose opinions are for HIRE and the fear that decision-makers, whether POLITICIANS or officials, are susceptible to their charms and wiles. This has tarred entirely proper lobbying with the same BRUSH.
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