China-nomics: Where It Has and Hasn't Worked (country, influence)

[Motion]

How some African countries have responded to the Chinese economic model.

But while less economically advanced countries may wish to emulate China's economic success, the Chinese approach of state-led development would prove unsuccessful for the majority of Africa, she said.

In her view, the Nigerian government, through state-owned enterprises, has not shown itself capable of managing its manufacturing and heavier industries,for example.
Corruption could result from increased government intervention in business...


Where China-style economic management has worked

Nonetheless, one African country known for its economic partnership with China is Ethiopia. Infrastructure, as well as industrial parks to boost the manufacturing sector, have been built as part of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, a multi-billion dollar spending plan to resurrect ancient trading routes centered on China.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/21/chin...-minister.html

[PBob]

I was surprised to see only passing reference to Rwanda. As president Kagame said, almost ten years ago, "the Chinese bring what Africa needs: investment and money for governments and companies." And in Rwanda, the Chinese money/influence is everywhere...not to the exclusion of all others, of course.