Africa is getting out of control! Out of the control of London and Wall Street, that is!
https://x.com/1860rm/status/2051080378849558653
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Africa is getting out of control!
Out of the control of London and Wall Street, that is!
Why Is the Chinese Model in Africa Driving the West Crazy?
"Other Moves by China in Africa:
- Dangote in Nigeria (heavily weighted toward Chinese contractors)
- Lithium in Zimbabwe
- Cobalt mines in Congo
- Railways and ports in Kenya
The model is simple: China provides money + technology, Africa processes raw materials to create added value. In return, China secures long-term resource guarantees through agreements.
Is this a 'win-win,' or will Africa end up the losing side again?
The West used Africa for decades as a cheap raw materials depot. China, on the other hand, says 'process it, create added value.'
The West's discomfort is clear: The flow of cheap raw materials is being cut off.
- In the past, they bought raw lithium from Africa for 3 cents and sold batteries in Europe for 100 cents.
- With new factories, Africa is building its own industry → Europe's monopoly on cheap labor and markets is ending.
- The Chinese model advances with 'loans + infrastructure + resource deals.' The West, meanwhile, established political control under the guise of 'aid.'
Why don't Europeans want this?
Because if Africa develops:
• Less migration (poverty decreases)
• Stronger local governments (colonial-style deals end)
• Europe's dependence on energy and minerals increases
"Other Moves by China in Africa:
- Dangote in Nigeria (heavily weighted toward Chinese contractors)
- Lithium in Zimbabwe
- Cobalt mines in Congo
- Railways and ports in Kenya
The model is simple: China provides money + technology, Africa processes raw materials to create added value. In return, China secures long-term resource guarantees through agreements.
Is this a 'win-win,' or will Africa end up the losing side again?
The West used Africa for decades as a cheap raw materials depot. China, on the other hand, says 'process it, create added value.'
The West's discomfort is clear: The flow of cheap raw materials is being cut off.
- In the past, they bought raw lithium from Africa for 3 cents and sold batteries in Europe for 100 cents.
- With new factories, Africa is building its own industry → Europe's monopoly on cheap labor and markets is ending.
- The Chinese model advances with 'loans + infrastructure + resource deals.' The West, meanwhile, established political control under the guise of 'aid.'
Why don't Europeans want this?
Because if Africa develops:
• Less migration (poverty decreases)
• Stronger local governments (colonial-style deals end)
• Europe's dependence on energy and minerals increases
posted by Satish Sharma at
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