As far as I'm aware, China has been giving loans to various countries in Africa and building infrastructure in exchange for money and maybe some stuff like recognizing Taiwan as part of China. But why do people say China is imperialist for doing this? Is there truth to it or is it another strain of radlibs eating state department propaganda?
The western countries are used to having Africa all to themselves and exploiting the shit out of it. Along comes China with the nerve - the nerve - to offer better deals than they are. Thus all the rage. The fact that China is getting shit done is outrageous. Africa needs to be kept poor and needy - not have railroads, highways and ports built so Africa can stand on its own two feet. Next they're going to figure out they don't need exploiters any more! What will the bankers do then?