Annexed by China – for good or ill - Africa, World - The Independent

Annexed by China – for good or ill - Africa, World - The Independent:

"Monika Thakur, an analyst with the South African Institute of International Affairs, has been monitoring this surge: 'With China as a new player in geopolitics, Africa has overnight become an area of interest for global powers, drawing in the US and EU to engage more directly with the continent. Intentions and impact aside, China must be given credit for this – making the world re-engage with the continent.'"