Why China Is Good For Africa - 1542 Words

Why China is good for Africa Introduction In the ancient history, very little information, if any, is documented about the relationship between Africa and China. In the 21st century, however, the relationship between Africa and China is one that has attracted the attention of many people. The question that lingers in the minds of everyone therefore is, â€Å"how beneficial is the Africa- China relationship beneficial to the African continent?† answering this question may lead an individual in determining why Africa today really needs the involvement of China into its spheres (Meng, Barton, 2011). This paper aims at analyzing the Africa – China relationship through the lens of how this relationship is essential to Africa, thus, â€Å"why China†¦show more content†¦There exist the economic curves of demand and supply, based on the discussion herein. As opposed to most western countries, China has proven vital to Africa economically based on the characteristics of the Africa –China relationship. China’s relationship with Africa is symbiotic in nature. As Africa gains, china gains too (Alden, 2009). Africa provides China with raw materials like minerals, agricultural products, tourist attraction sites and many more. In return, most African nations have been subjected to massive development in infrastructure as well as acquisition of funds to develop other areas of their respective economies. Originally, Africa exported her products to the western countries following the influence that those western nations had over African nations during the colonial era. One would then expect that the western nations would return the favor to Africans and help build their nations. If today an individual compares the fruits of the relationship between Africa and western countries with that of Africa and China, it is clearly evident that Africa benefits more from China than she did on western nations. Probably, the west considered developing their industries more than they did to those of Africans. Today, African exports have gained an advantage in the global market, thanks to the relationship with China. By associating with China, African exports stand a chance of expanding the market and stiffening the demand. Both nations and