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One of these is an authoritarian imperialist empire, the other is China (lemmy.ml)
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[–] BrainInABox@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I do know China meddles in Africa a lot

Oh you know that? That's something you know? How exactly do you know that? Did it come to you in a dream?

[–] callouscomic@lemmy.zip 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Shit I've read here and there for years. You know, like most people that arent fucking dickheads.

Here's one single easily googled example: https://grimshawreview.lse.ac.uk/articles/10

China’s foreign policy in Africa, whilst traditionally framed as noninterventionist in pursuit of its economic interests, has become increasingly involved in the provision of security on the continent. Extensive economic investments have exposed China to the volatility of Africa’s political landscape, which, in turn, has heightened its need to protect its economic interests in conflict-ridden territories (Alden & Barber, 2017).

And that's merely the intro. But I know you don't care.

Note: I have zero opinion or knowledge on this article. It's merely one example. There are lots easily found.