The Diplomat published on 11 August 2021 a commentary titled "China's Presence in Africa Is at Heart Politics" by Thierry Pairault, France's National Centre of Scientific Research.
The author argues that China's relations with Africa are based more on geopolitical considerations than economic ones. By supporting African countries economically and financially, China is building a client base of countries that will enable it to organize the rebirth of a strong and powerful China.
