Is the China Africa relationship mutually beneficial?
China is Africa's biggest trade partner. But is it a relationship of equals?
Africa Daily · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
South Africa has started preparing to host the BRICS summit next month.
This is a gathering of a political and economic bloc compromised of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. China, in particular, is expected to expand its influence.
Over 30% of all major building projects in Africa are led by Chinese firms while the West makes up just 12%, according to consultancy company, Deloitte.
Africa Daily's Alan Kasujja has been hearing about China’s involvement in both small and large scale business on the continent.