Beijing surpassed Washington as Africa’s largest trading partner more than a decade ago.
Beijing is also financing power plants, roads and other infrastructure, handing out billions in loans each year to governments and state-owned entities across the continent.
China is now Africa’s largest debt holder.
The US has warned of Chinese “debt traps” that could see countries give up oil, minerals and land rights if they do not pay off their loans on time.
Political analyst and commentator on African affairs Joseph Ochieno talks to Al Jazeera.
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