Why Africa Chose China (You Won't Believe What USA Did)

[@CyrusJanssen]

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[@timloo6191]

The problem is that developed countries especially from the western countries become more and more stingy. They have caught these dutch disease. Dutch are stereotyped to be too stingy and calculative in maximising their profits. Anyway, the table has turned. It's time for western countries especially the filthy rich to pay more money. Perhaps rich folks must pay 50% of their profits as taxes

[@mna7308]

USA wants to plunder

[@mna7308]

China wants to do business

[@nostradamus2642]

I believe HUGE China Africa (trans African nations) BRI announcements in coming days. Watch this space. The 🇺🇸 and 🇦🇺 will be livid.

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

it would seem that nothing has changed this disrespect that Ms. Chihombori speaks of is in thee simplest of terms a result of racism and white supremacy. I sincerely regret the fact that nothing has changed since the days of slavery. This is where China is so much better. As a country that has never enslaved other people we help them on a basis of equality and not to demonstrate our superiority

[@steventan2550]

"When US leaders visit Africa they talk about China but when Chinese officials visit Africa they talk about trade and development"

[@CyrusJanssen]

100%

[@tigading2177]

....and Africa.

[@hyc1266]

China visits each African nation one by one to listen to the needs of each African nation, while US summons all African nations to its African Summit and lecture the African leaders.

[@tigading2177]

@@hyc1266 that's the greatest tragedy, they have this disease called "god like" supremacist.

[@amiithan4992]

💯💯💯💯👍

[@michaelntinda7124]

I'm a Zambian and right now as I'm typing this the Vice president of the USA is in my country And you won't imagine her agenda for the trip(she's giving us lectures on democracy and LGBTQ 😂) On the other hand a few kilometers from my home there are Chinese people building a massive hospital I can confirm that China is the real deal for Africa ❤

[@tammieelkins771]

As an American I am so very sorry our VP is there! As she speaks to you about stupid things I am sure she will remind you of a laughing hyena!!! 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

[@smithc4007]

@@tammieelkins771 This has been our country's foreign policy approach for decades

[@smithc4007]

As an American what you write sadly doesn't surprise me

[@Dannysoutherner]

Keep her......

[@luvanime1986]

A couple of points. First, what Africa is looking for are trading partners, those willing to establish business connections, trading, investments in things the countries needs whatever they be i.e. infrastructure and the like. Secondly, right now most of the world knows the story of the Ukrainian Proxy War and the reason behind it which was the Western Countries trying to weaken the Russian Federation to a point it becomes a vassal of the West. So African countries want no part of the West's "so called democracy" and will not sit by and be lectured to by Western countries on how they should run their countries when they look at the mess Ukraine is in. And yes, I think equal rights for the LGBTQ+ is an important thing for governments to consider, but this and trade are two different things. LGBTQ+ rights as well as equal rights for women, minorities and others are things that must come from inside a country, you cannot impose them from outside by other nations. This will only cause a pushback against the imposing countries. But African trade must be kept separate by nations wanting to do business there and leave social issues out of it unless the government ask for our input. This is why China and Russia are doing more business now in Africa and African countries don't feel like the West is their only option.

[@jeangold8789]

“When China comes to our country we get a hospital when Americans come we get a lecture”

[@Bree-gp5ps]

And Donations 😂

[@how5851]

@@Bree-gp5ps Useless donations which most of us never really use.

[@tyronebateslibra9435]

Don't trust either but id take an chance with china instead of the United States.

[@jeangold8789]

@@synappticuser7296 while at the same time extracting natural resources, meddling in elections, doing regime change and building military bases. All for altruistic causes I guess. Do you think the rest of the world is stupid?

[@michaelgomez6624]

How’d that work out for Cuba

[@siyandadlamini496]

Im a South African currently teaching students in China. The respect, the kindness, the friendliness, the opportunities these people have given me are just taking my breath away. And makes me very proud to be a human being. Thank you China

[@Davinciiy]

中国欢迎你❤❤

[@TavasM]

@@Davinciiy🇧🇷❤🇨🇳

[@yifanchen8473]

世界人民大团结万岁❤

[@叶雨-e2t]

china love you too

[@Petrol_Sniffa]

All I ever hear about is horrible things China does. I guess this is how the media brainwashes people.

[@sitoudien9816]

When an US official comes to Africa, he arrives at an airport built by china. Drives on a highway built by china. Stays at a hotel built by china. And they have the nerve to lecture you to not do business with china. Who do you think Africa will choose? It's a non-starter.

[@CS-wn5lv]

😆 Hypocrisy is a disease

[@morganangel340]

@@CS-wn5lv america is good for dropping FREEDOM and DEMOCRACY from the sky... just ask the middle east. 😇

[@CS-wn5lv]

@@morganangel340 🤣 From gun-boat diplomacy to sky-drop freedom and democracy

[@josephmcoluoch219]

Wow, well described indeed

[@rncmv]

"Africa will choose?" Africa won´t chose anything. Same as Europe won´t chose anything, since it is not a single unit of international jurisdiction. There are no representatives to make any decisions on behalf of Africa, Europe, Asia, America.

[@Kayzef2003]

As an African.... I appreciate the fact that china tends to mind its own business without galavanting across the world sanctioning countries left right and center. The fact China managed to get 149 out 192 countries to sign up to belt and road without threats of Sanctions is a testament by itself.

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thanks for sharing your perspective

[@jeffw2803]

very well said.

[@tigading2177]

U$ is not going to sit around and watch this number grows, soon you will hear of many "freedom and democracy protests" in all these countries or "debt trap" or whatever and quite possibly you will hear new "freedom fighters" sprouting all over, with creative western names like ISIL, ISIS, AL QAEDA, IDIOT and so on.

[@timothylee8552]

+1

[@skyland4929]

Get prosperous together!

[@KiguruNganga]

I'm Kenyan, We gave the US a contract to build an express way. They took over 10 years to do a design study. In that time the cost had risen X5. Then, they abandoned it coz they wanted us to take out a loan and pay them upfront , we wanted a P.P.P (Private-Public Partnership) and to pay the money from toll stations, fuel levies and other taxes. 5 years ago, We gave China the construction job and raised the money through a P.P.P with the Privates sector of France. Now you can use that road. The US wants to keep us poor!!!!!!

[@thomascheuk5471]

How can they care about Kenyan when they cannot even update their own infrastructure.

[@groovedan6889]

don't fall for the loan scheme. it's a tried and worked way to impoverish a country

[@dun8410]

As Namibian, thank you. Most Americans KZbinrs comes off as condescending just like the American government. You explained this the way we see it here.

[@manist3163]

African leaders are correct. The USA is not only the country to do trade with, there are many other countries including Asia, Russia, Latin America

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

it would seem that nothing has changed this disrespect that Ms. Chihombori speaks of is in thee simplest of terms a result of racism and white supremacy. I sincerely regret the fact that nothing has changed since the days of slavery. This is where China is so much better. As a country that has never enslaved other people we help them on a basis of equality and not to demonstrate our superiority

[@hardshell9236]

USA is not doing trade it’s doing wars

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

@@hardshell9236 no kidding

[@pelaubenson1230]

@manist3163..The U.S. has a simplistic narrowminded view of the world and unable to See beond that mindset...good guys vs bad guys..good cops vs bad cops etc...their world view is an extension of "hollywood movies".😂

[@CyrusJanssen]

we live in a global economy!

[@love-zl2yn]

As a Nigerian, I am proud as you didn't support the West as other youtuber does. You came out plain and stated the obvious and that takes a lot of courage. Back to the main issue. The United States is the biggest failure when it comes to international trade with Africa. They keep seeing Africa not only as a single country instead of continent but also as a toddler who they will restrict their development. China is coming with a different view and strategy and that's like a breath of fresh air

[@KC-rq6pw]

You lost my friend your government is corrupt and China is just using y’all 😂 Africa will never be powerful until y’all United like the usa 🇺🇸 and travel free on y’all own continent lol but I see you need papers to travel from Nigeria to South Africa😂

[@mikelh.7958]

is the United States the biggest failure or the African leaders that agreed to the deals??

[@earlysda]

love, yes, we understand you appreciate being able to work with Chinese who don't ask pesky things about human rights and such.

[@love-zl2yn]

@@earlysda it funny when you say China don't have human right. Where and when have human right been taken serious in U.S? Going to war with countries that haven't started war with you? Or sanctioning a country so its citizen could suffer because you don't like them or because they disagreed with you or supporting countries that have human right controversy like Saudi Arabia or Qatar? My dear, U.S have no moral right to talk about human rights.

[@ZiTW-qj5zm]

I am Chinese, and I work in Nigeria. There will be some misunderstandings in our work, but we never force our Nigerian black brothers to do things that they are not used to or violate local traditions. All understand They are all built on the basis of mutual support, and all misunderstandings can usually be resolved on the basis of mutual respect after running-in. This is a very important point, and Europeans and Americans cannot learn to respect! Also, my Nigerian brothers and sisters, please stop calling us Chinese white people, we hate white people, because in the past 200 years, white people have brought wars from Europe to Asia and Africa, I am yellow ,Thanks!

[@raymondtay9442]

Heard this comment before? When a US leader comes to an African country, he/she landed at an Airport built by the Chinese, travelled on the well paved road built by the Chinese, had his meeting at a building built by the Chinese and he is telling the Africans not to work with the Chinese. Not forgetting also the bridges, ports, hospitals, schools and other infrastructures they help to built. And they (US), is telling the Africans not to work with the Chinese. Such arrogance and ignorance to think and believe the Africans are stupid and blind!

[@acerrome9672]

@Raymond Tay. Right Agree 100%.

[@kevinthegreat3572]

The USA has been robbing Africa for over 400 yrs & want to stay this way forever.

[@CS-wn5lv]

Africans have had to deal with this kind of hypocrisy. At least now they have options on who to work with

[@josephmcoluoch219]

Ignorance and arrogance indeed..can't agree with you more 👍👍

[@1andtheOnly]

Not fun fact but cold fact: Chinese slaves built most of the early the railroads, road, bridges in the US.

[@LeevaLi-bu7dz]

Not to mention how much help China has provided, at least China will not bring about war and will not interfere in politics

[@gaming_theswag2634]

China is literally snarling at America and the Philippines they are asking for one

[@mr.MazhenL]

互相尊重，合作共赢！

[@zhangmingjie-i4r]

The Chinese believe that different countries have different cultures and different policies. They themselves should know better how to run the country than we do

[@sayaandyangsaya2756]

Africa: What we want is a partner or friend, not a boss.

[@CyrusJanssen]

100% this is what Africa needs, a good reliable partner for a better future

[@hakan-mf6fs]

Lol . Dreamer

[@NiniBonita]

We Africans should never tolerate one sided partnerships besides we have the resources and should never ask for permissions or be dictated on what to do like a kid. We don’t needs friends cause we never had friends and will never do.. So if you want friendships how about we African stop the tribalism and be friends amongst each other and start working together as one no matter the tribe 🇬🇲

[@habuhia68]

YES 👍👍👍👍

[@mohloarepopane]

Indeed we don't need a bully but a partner. America should go back to bible God is publishing them for their sins. The should read Job 12:1-25

[@tangabiang5282]

You are right, USA was interested in keeping Africa poorly managed by having proeminent patriotic leaders killed, so as to secure cheap natural resources, whereas China is somehow focused on Africa's future development, on cooperation, a win win one.

[@robertop7602]

La politica vincente è quella adottata dalla Cina ; quella seguita dall'Occidente con in testa gli Stati Uniti è risultata disastrosa perché tesa allo sfruttamento delle risorse, senza nessuna contropartita.

[@geoattoronto]

America forgot what Jesus was about!

[@bernardsosa8808]

Absolutely agree with your statement one hundred percent. It's time for Africa to expand and explore better options for the their development.

[@NaziraKarimi4President]

well said

[@bernardsosa8808]

@@NaziraKarimi4President Thank you for understanding my opinion.

[@vanix_fn9383]

Amazing video, I am from somalia and want my country to be more with china then usa.

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

When Admiral Zheng He came to Somalia with the Chinese delegation over 600 years ago we did not go catch your people and sold them into slavery. We treated everyone like brothers and sisters and we will continue to do so

[@africarain8294]

I'm from the Caribbean and RATHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES STICK WITH CHINA🇨🇳 THE WAY I SEE CHINA HELPING TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE RAIL ROAD HOSPITALS IT MAKES ME RESPECT CHINA TO THE GROUND ....THANK YOU FOR HELPING MY ANCESTORS CONTINENT CHINA AFRICA STRONG TOGEATHER..

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

@@africarain8294 and stand with you we will brother and sisters we will always be your friends

[@TsarOfRuss]

2022 has shown us US and its allies are evil

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

@@TsarOfRuss no kidding

[@LEVILUP23]

*"the US has traditionally seen Africa as a problem to be solved, While China sees Africa as a place of opportunity"* This was it, thats it

[@randyeduo]

they also view the continent as a place to manipulate, scheme con, and connive their way to resources they can exploit. they are not goignt o be happy with the rapid changes on the continent that no long benefit them

[@myleshagar9722]

While teaching at a public university in Hangzhou, thousands of African students were there on half tuition and some scholarships. Later they went home to work for Chinese companies with their language skills and enjoyed many opportunities. Is there any comparable opportunity offered in North America?

[@leopoldpoppenberger8692]

NOPE

[@peterlamin8363]

In the 2000 the was faea sponsored by the Ford foundation.

[@steveellis2501]

US only ever caters and has interest in the Elites of the countries as means to garner influence and gain control.

[@hardshell9236]

US is too busy to fund wars and corrupt actors like mine Ukraine

[@HeresMyView]

No. That's why the US called it "Takeover by Chinese " 😂😂😂 And, most American strongly believe China gonna take over the world. 😂😂😂🤫🤫

[@blessingmasawi3616]

*As an African that first sentence "the US has traditionally seen Africa as a problem to be solved, While China sees Africa as a place of opportunity" really does explain everything, call it culturism, 'standards' or.. 'racism'. That simple sentence is the core.*

[@xa-12musk8]

Selfish interests. That's your actual answer. America is the core of the core nations,China is the core of the periphery nations. Hence,China will exploit other countries to mutual benefit only as long as they are not the core of the core. Once they are,or would be,this exploitation would make China stagnant. It's all about selfish interest. But,Chinese investment in Africa has enormous benefit,of course.

[@xa-12musk8]

@_wanderer_476 Even if I was mad that wouldn't necessarily be admonishable. It's childish to think that way.

[@user-dc2zh2il3w]

​@@xa-12musk8 I'll say as an American. I hope China does. I think you all assume racism but the reality is. We kinda have a lot on our plate with maintaining the sea lanes and stopping Europe from blowing up the world. So it's not that America sees Africa as "a problem to be solved" It's more like America see's Africa as "One more problem it needs to solve." Your lower down in the priority que for two reasons. Firstly we were founded by Britain and gained our independence with the help of France. Meaning to Americans these two peoples mean something. The rest of Europe can suck a dick they are just annoying to us. The second reason is that Africa can't kill everyone by nuking the world. From the perspective of America post world war 2. Everyone around the world is a needy kid but, Europe was an angry needy kid with a gun. You always have to remember the entire international rules based order. Only exists because the U.S. uses it blue water navy the largest and most powerful in the world to keep the seas open to trade. The only reason China can even help Africa or was able to get to it's feet is because of American aid and American power. This is the issue Americans face. Again "Africa isn't a problem." "Africa is just one more problem among many." If someone can help you without us. Good it's a lot off our plate. Our concern with China is not their investments in Africa. It's they're behavior in the South China sea. The reason we don't want you working with them isn't because we don't respect or don't like you. It's because they constantly talk about invading Taiwan and wiping Japan off the map. Either way those things aren't Africa's problem and if the aid helps I would take it.

[@xa-12musk8]

@@user-dc2zh2il3w By Europe nuking things you should say Russia. Don't be the stereotypically ignorant American. But Europe,while still very powerful,isn't as high up as it used to be,and now countries like Vietnam and China are growing,basically. America repositions itself because China is a one party,aggressive state basically,with no democracy. The USA needs Europe. Not as much as Europe needs the USA but the USA does need Europe. Europe(excluding Russia)still has a big ass economy and is a very important part of NATO. The USA doesn't get enough credit. In East Asia the view is more accurate. They see America defending countries like Japan and Taiwan from China. They see the awesome economic power and innovation of the most powerful nation ever. Vietnam is actually the most pro American country today-they say "We fought America for 10 years,and China for 1000." Isolationism is the chief threat to America,along with a coup like Trump's.

[@xa-12musk8]

@@user-dc2zh2il3w And also,we should note because of Western trade China got rich in the first place! Making products for Apple and the like.

[@Pebblenificent]

Im Zimbabwean and i was in china for 5 years ill say this.majority of them are amazing people. Mutual respect for real

[@user-vg3xi3dh5g]

I have Zimbabwean friends when I was university student

[@sorosxu]

来山东转转，我们这很好的

[@user-yk8ku5ft7t]

@@sorosxu 不愧是好客山东！

[@sorosxu]

@@user-yk8ku5ft7t 中国对待外国人真的都很不错，我比较遗憾的就是没请巴基斯坦哥们吃顿烧烤，我们一起呆了两年多。人家是伊斯兰。。得去专门的餐厅

[@萌酷酷]

@@sorosxu 哈哈哈哈

[@MoomarcLich]

As a Chinese, I am very happy that you discussed this topic to show my country's contribution to developing countries.

[@garychin5321]

Moonie have U ever heard of a General Called: Joseph Warren STILWELL. (Vinegar Joe!). Worth Researching......

[@natenut1694]

@Moonmarchlich. Im off topic. I'm so greatfull your engineering skills produced the soduim ion battery. As a Namibian I thank you. Im patiently waiting for that tech to come to Namibia. 😊

[@khoroshoigra8388]

🤣🤣

[@RB-kr1ww]

@@khoroshoigra8388 What’s so funny? The Belt and Road initiative is a perfect example of the positive developments that China is offering to the world. What has the west ever brought to the third world other than dictators and body bags?

[@JessonCou]

不如期待一下固态电池吧，这个才是电池的未来​@@natenut1694

[@namelesswarrior4760]

WIN WIN with Chinese Characteristics. RESPECT, HONOUR, SINCERITY

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

it would seem that nothing has changed this disrespect that Ms. Chihombori speaks of is in thee simplest of terms a result of racism and white supremacy. I sincerely regret the fact that nothing has changed since the days of slavery. This is where China is so much better. As a country that has never enslaved other people we help them on a basis of equality and not to demonstrate our superiority

[@mamacryright5740]

It's very unfortunate , America government serve only the WEF, elite capitalist interests in Wall Street

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

@@mamacryright5740 sad eh

[@CS-wn5lv]

Long live the solidarity

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

@@user-fiF5ei8tyah huh?

[@barrywong4327]

The US and the western countries in general have always treated the developing countries like dirt. It’s the colonial and imperial mindset at work. Washington is not genuinely concerned about the well-being of the African countries. It never has. It’s only concerned about maintaining its hegemony power. The African countries have seen this movie from the US many times before. In the past, they didn’t have an option, now they do - China. China has a genuine understanding of the struggles and challenges the brothers and sisters in Africa are facing because China has lived through and overcome these struggles and challenges. And China is willing to lend a helping hand - win-win cooperation. It’s a new paradigm, and the world will be better for it if only we can stop the US from mucking up a good thing.

[@loktom4068]

Well said 👏. The VICTORIAN Vampire 🧛‍♀️ and her European buddies have been in Africa for over 300+ years. The history of the bloody Vampire Queen Victoria and the EUROPEAN for AFRICA is always painful and degrading for AFRICANS. It's always genocide, looting, slavery, chaos, and destructions. Dreams and promises for AFRICAN that never materialize.

[@richardlilly2802]

Well said.

[@rocketomega11]

@@theredmenace6428 indian

[@CS-wn5lv]

Long-time ties have come to a screeching halt

[@thematic3893]

True. One of my main concerns however is Africans leaders losing sight of what’s in african peoples best interest. It is not the West, they’ve had their chance and for 400 years they robbed and looted. China is the way forward.

[@PhantomDisciple]

Like an African leader said: " When the EU & USA comes to Africa they wanna talk about China. But when China comes to Africa they wanna talk about business opportunities" So it is not that difficult to pic your team 🤷‍♂️

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

Agreed Carl.👍🏽

[@sheriff1178]

China dictatorship doesn’t care about human right violations

[@TD1237]

So true. And when the US does discuss business, Africa ends up with a lot of dbebt. This doesn't happen with China. Their deals are reasonable.

[@心团吕]

@@TD1237 🤣你看的太透彻了

[@ytcorra.2293]

As a Chinese, I am glad there is a person who doesn’t stand on either sides and tell the truth to those who are blinded by the western politic

[@spongebobpopsicle9397]

me too

[@immortalideas-fi6kj]

God bless the people's republic of china and it's people. When I left my native Angola and relocated to the United States in 2013, I didn't have roads to my village. Fast forward, in September 2022 when I moved back home, which was also my first time visiting my native Angola after leaving in 2013, what I'm seeing here is the most remarkable transformation in human history in my opinion. The Chinese are building everything we need to live as human beings. The United States government and it's foreign policies does not represent the America I know. The people of the United States are some of the kind and loving people on this earth. But the United States government is seriously demonic.

[@adamiskandar5107]

What can be said of the American people. They are supposed to be civilized and well educated, the most advanced and richest country in the world. Wouldn't they know what is going on in the world?... the lawless destructive wars, deadly sanctions, Mega corporate exploitation of weaker nations, regime change operations, warmongering and so on by America? We know that they had been propagandized by the MSM/PTB, but surely they could think independently as civilized educated human beings? Some had woken up and we see them as wonderful people, but I guess the vast majority prefer to maintain this unfair system for selfish reasons.

[@CS-wn5lv]

Delighted to hear of this fast transformation. It is no wonder us criticises the Angola-China cooperation

[@immortalideas-fi6kj]

@@CS-wn5lv As they say, there's no smoke without a fire. God bless China.

[@CS-wn5lv]

@@immortalideas-fi6kj Indeed

[@grouchypatch9185]

China

[@Okodee0]

Correction: The US sees Africa as a resource rich land to exploit and China sees Africa as a potential partner in trade and development.

[@kevinsavage808]

I think you must be joking, China will look after the corrupt African Leaders, Then let the pillaging begin.

[@TeleologicalConsistency]

It's the difference in mindset between a bandit and a businessman.

[@jillhinds7954]

Africa gets alot of aid from the West for the most vulnerable people. China after self gratification. Who wants to live under communism? They take all your rights away. China has become Africa's biggest bilateral lender, holding a huge amount of its debt and private debt in the billions. Is China's debt trapping Africa?

[@professorrytonium3843]

I’m sorry but this is so laughable it’s got to be a joke. Nations heavily in debt to China are mostly in Africa. And the leaders of those countries agreed to unsustainable terms of higher interest rates and shorter repayment plans. If China saw these nations “as partners” then why do they avoid restructuring to help avert a country’s default?

[@jillhinds7954]

I wonder how many countries in Africa are in China's debt trap? US aid has provided billions in lifesaving, multi-sector humanitarian assistance to the people of Africa.

[@Sabundy]

As a South African I applaud China for their approach to Africa.

[@e.g.truthseeker4673]

We are so-o-o-o naive about China, you think they care about Africa.... They gonna make far more money out of Africa then what they put in. They have communist ideology to invest to TAKE WAY MORE BACK ! PEOPLE SHOULD WAKE UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jaqanjones4101]

Dude China is giving African countries these huge gigantic loans knowing that they cannot pay it back and when they don't pay it back they take over it they are not doing nothing out of the kindness of their heart, just like the US. Don't pick the losing team

[@thembekilemkhize]

Us is a robbing country in the world

[@Sabundy]

@@thembekilemkhize exactly

[@FOURTYFIVERS45]

Good luck 😂😂

[@kennys4100]

Americans: you will only thrive if you follow our lead. Check out the countries we “helped”: Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Ukraine…

[@anthonydupont3098]

😂

[@FabioGiulianoStella]

...Libia...

[@hectorar7890]

Not only china helps African countries but they allow African students to study in China with a lower tuition fee. This made some chinese saying it's unfair, but to me personally I can see China's intentions on African nations, build relationships and economic opportunities.

[@smilling1035]

that's really true but there are also Chinese people who support it like the pros and cons

[@Jinitaimei222]

是的，我们叫你们尼哥，就是英文中的那个带有歧视意味的单词😂😂，我们普通民众很多时候不理解政府的意图，管他妈的，骂就行了😂😂至于你们学习到了什么，希望都能回到自己的家乡去建设她，就像我们当年在中国十分贫困的时候，放弃欧美高薪待遇的那些人一样❤

[@michaelwalters3970]

How many countries have fallen to the belt and road trap by China then these countries default in which most do China takes over these eventually stealing your country from you.

[@Freelunch1000]

@@Jinitaimei222 不知道你是中国什么地方的，我从没有听过这个说辞。

[@Rachidasister]

China is not helping Africa...it has economic cooperation. China is there for its own interests but this works for Africa!

[@Valery-yx3tk]

As african, I can just say, great job Cyrus. This is exactly what is happening. There are even great businesses between african and chinese entrepreneurs, showing how huge the cooperation is.

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you for sharing your perspective

[@yus123]

The US being diplomatic, keep dreaming)

[@Valery-yx3tk]

@@yus123 For sure, like in Irak, Lybia, Syria, do you want more examples. I agree that they should be more diplomatic and should accept a no.

[@arthurlindsay5631]

You see what's happening over there to them poor black people,,,,answer this ,,,why do China have a military presence over there ??????????

[@arthurlindsay5631]

Why do they need a military presence in Africa,,,tell,,,China now own Africa,,,?????

[@horridohobbies]

Well said, Cyrus. What irks me is when people point to a few failed or underperforming BRI projects and then conclude that China is screwing developing countries. Such colossal ignorance! They expect every BRI project to be a success but that's just not how the real world works. As you pointed out, some projects will underperform and some will overperform but the overall BRI is a great success.

[@eugenec7130]

The United States is always quick to criticize if any of China built infrastructure projects in Africa underperforms. But the US should look at itself. Has it succeeded in any mega project in the US for the last 2 decades? The US can't even build a high speed rail !

[@sootuckchoong7077]

@@eugenec7130 President Biden has promised to rebuild the old and worn out bridges, roads, railways, etc. After the funds of $billions were approved, I don't see any of the projects being done at all.

[@Dinan5iver2]

What these critics also fail to understand when they complain of an "underperforming" Chinese infrastructure product is that the point of these projects isn't to turn a profit but to lay the foundation for further development of nations in the Global South. There can be no development without infrastructure investment as a necessary sunk cost. China is looking for global partners with whom to invest and trade with. The more developed these partners are the better. China's investments therefore constitute a win-win for all parties involved. For the past 500 years, the West's interaction with Africa has been purely exploitative.

[@ruzcecilia]

Hello

[@longcimb]

US and its media can see an ant overseas and criticize overwhelming with vigor but failed to see an elephant collossal failure just right in front of them

[@BruhTNT4258]

China: You receive and I receive. USA: I receive and I receive. Africa: we’ll this ain’t a no brainer which side to choose.

[@chopsuii]

US keeps on singing "We are the world" to Africa.

[@ZooeyChen-km8ui]

There is no denying that Michael Jackson was a true pacifist, but he did not represent all Americans

[@fannyalbi9040]

@@ZooeyChen-km8ui he is neither represented african despite being black or africa descendants for that matter.

[@ZooeyChen-km8ui]

@@fannyalbi9040 You're right. He represents himself. He wanted peace in the world, and he wanted children in poor countries to live a better life. He was a real peacemaker, but his country didn't allow him to do that.

[@hardshell9236]

@@fannyalbi9040 he is black but not African 🤣🤣🤣just like I am white but not American….your skin color doesn’t represent all blacks or all whites or asians in the world 🤣🤣🤣 we all have different cultures

[@fannyalbi9040]

@@ZooeyChen-km8ui can’t speak for his deeds he had done. he was quite erratic, look at what he had done to his own baby by hanging her outside the window, for fun? for attention? no one knows, therefore can’t speak for his deeds

[@xilongli821]

As a Chinese, I am just really glad to see China is building mutually beneficial relationship with Africa. But many people might not know that there are also a lot of Chinese people don’t like how China’s current African policy. They think it is unfair to the locals, because the government allows African students to study in China with lower tuition and relatively higher living quality than many Chinese students. But I personally like the policy and hope we will have more peace and developments in the world rather than wars❤

[@Israelb7616]

Because they are getting something from us for their country. All countries needs Africa

[@dalac_93]

I don’t trust any country that has relations with Africa. It’s always been here is 10% and we take 90%. Africans are disrespected and looked down on by almost every citizen of this world. That’s a fact and we know it.

[@Matt20245]

害，就那几个多几个也不嫌多，咱少数民族也没少占便宜就是了，国内的黑人兄弟可没少数民族多吧

[@oonweijie3487]

@@Matt20245 我覺得你説得對。無需理會那些少數抱怨的人。中國必須把目光放長遠些。世界沒了誰也會轉，可世界不是一人或一國説了算。中國想要的其實很簡單，因爲從古至今都只有一個理念就是要友睦鄰和走向和平。未來不管非洲和中國關係如何，中國還是會繼續努力實現和平。給予尊重並伸出援手。

[@helloyoutube747]

@@Matt20245受伤的只有汉民是吧😅

[@frankng4574]

Infrastructure is not only for better life for locals, but the necessity of the business investment. When company invest in one place, infrastructure is one of the key factor.

[@JJr-ce3vv]

Trump and Biden: Nooooooo! Not allowed at all. That, will make the US looks like a 3rd world.

[@stephen5963]

Other than US military, which part of the US looks like a developed nation? Which part of the country's infrastructure isn't outdated. Even China's EV infrastructure leaves the US biting the dust and soon BRI participating nations will soon outstrip the US with China's help.

[@CyrusJanssen]

100% agree, that's why I'm all about increasing trade and building better infrastructure

[@stephen5963]

@@CyrusJanssen unfortunately as long as them politicians agendas aren't aligned with the people's interests things will only keep deteriorating. Despite all of China's flaws, it's a country that keeps moving forward and helping other nations in turn helps out China as more economies are developed opening up more markets to trade with, instead of hanging onto one market, i.e the USA and the market of war.

[@mathewvanostin7118]

Usa have 20 years technological advance on everyone They invented performant AI, computers, internet, cellphone, advanced nano technology etc All china do is basicaly trying to copy paste usa You guys forget china got developed only thanks to western companies going there to make their stuff cause its cheaper. Giving them some of western advanced knowledge Not everything is perfect in usa. But china is very far from being better Also china is at risk of falling down in the 2030s. Cause now north america and europe are less willing to go build advanced technological things/stratigic things there. So now more acquiring key knowledge from western countries Usa dont have to give africa any of its money. China is a fool for spending that much money for africa. Considering at anytime, a pro usa governement can win elections or take power. And kick china influence out without having to pay them back for the expensive freebie One of the real reason ussr collapse is that like china it gave way too much money to countries that werent destined to be stable trustful allies

[@Belix.Official]

After 1 year. USA already lost Africa & Middleeast to China. Due to their Arrogance.

[@Nemo_Anom]

Cyrus, I would like to point out that China has built in Africa every year 100 bridges, 1,000 km of railway, 10,000 km of roads, 10 ports, and dozens of schools and hospitals. In the US, there has not been anything like this in any given year, in either new infrastructure or in repaired infrastructure. Most infrastructure in the US was built in the 50s and 60s and hasn't been replaced since, just spottily repaired. China has done more for Africa in 10 years than the US has done for its own citizens in 60 years.

[@grandwonder5858]

China comes to Africa to do business and help the African people so that one day all of Africa would become a reliable trading partner for China. The US doesn’t have the same intention for Africa like China does. The US wants to keep Africans poor so that it could continue to take advantage of the African people! This fact may be unflattering for the US, but that is the truth and that’s why the US invested so heavily in its propaganda news outlets all over the world to keep the world from knowing what the US is actually doing in undeveloped countries!

[@famousmwofficial8046]

well the us did build somethings. they build LGBTQ groups lmao

[@AKu-xs5vg]

Exactly lol why would the US help Africa when it can't even help its own citizens lmfao

[@smvgrv1624]

FACTS!!

[@WackyChu]

@@AKu-xs5vgexactly! plus the US treats African Americans like low class citizens and we’ve yet to get reparations for our suffering and ancestors forced work. China has actually helped and improved Africa. While US is greedy and just wants Africas rich resources but they already did that with taking 40 million of Africans population as slaves and numerous resources stolen.

[@kilombo6702]

Thanks to China's infrastructure projects in Angola, Africa, my mother owns two homes as well as my older sisters that still live in Africa. The youngest one owns apartments that was built by China.

[@NobleWolf33]

That’s honestly great.

[@sergiozhang2030]

我来自中国，很开心看到中国给你们的帮助

[@tomgeezy5073]

define "own" are you free of all debt for it?

[@arronfrazier7873]

That is fine! However, why isn't African nations hiring black people in Americas and Europe to come there to aid in building and training and educating Africans to maintain, build themselves and innovate for the future! China has plans to own and control Africa and its resources just like the West. Economically, they are dependent on African resources and land just like America/West.

[@qubes8728]

CCP using slave labour from china to build projects. Those workers are prisoners from china that the CCP doesnt want in china.

[@zeissiez]

The difference in strategies in Africa between China and America is because China has a manufacturing economy, while the US has a financial economy. After building Africa, then there’s a big market in Africa for Chinese manufactured goods. On the other hand, if Africa rises, the share of the US’ economy falls. Former US grand strategist Zbignew Brzezinski said: “It is IMPERATIVE that no Eurasian challenger emerges capable of dominating Eurasia and thus of also challenging America”. Because the US has just 4% of world’s population, and it’s isolated from Eurasia which has 70% of world’s population, or 87% with Africa included. Defensively, it’s an advantage to the US, but economically, it’s a handicap. That’s why, Eurasia is a competitor to the US and the Euro is a threat to the dollar. How the US with an isolated 4% of world’s population stays a world hegemon? The dollar must stay as the world’s reserve currency. This allows the size of the US economy to be highly scaled up, instead of being limited by the fundamentals. To be the world’s reserve currency, the dollar must circulate in the world. The US created a huge consumption economy and moved manufacturing outside, so that dollars flow out of the US to manufacturers like China or Japan. To make products, China and Japan need energy. So dollar is then circulated to Saudi mandated by the Petrol-dollar scheme. With the US stock and financial market much more lucrative than others, the dollars from Saudi are attracted back to the US. Money printed in the US to exchange for goods from outside ends up in Wall Street, where the rich gets richer. And that completes the cycle of circulation of the dollar. That’s why no country in Eurasia is allowed to catch up with the US’ economy. When Japan was catching up fast on the US in late 80s, it’s knocked down to a 3-decade stagnancy by rising Yen (Plaza Accord). And in the last 30 years, the US created wars and color revolutions in the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa to destabilise Afro-Eurasia, and the World Bank & IMF keep them poor.

[@HeresMyView]

@Zeis Siez, hey you know your geoeconomics and geopolitics. 👍👍👍 😁 That's why to ensure US hegemony, 800 military bases are maintained around the world. Any attempts to dedollarize the US reserve currency will be stopped aggressively - Libya was destroyed when it tried to unify African nations to use its own currency supported by the gold std, and Syria's oil plundered to keep the petrodollar going even when S.Arabia plan to trade in Yuan currency, etc. US needs war profits to keep its economy afloat and continuous printing of the dollars to fund its increasing national debt, recently just reach $31.4 TRILLION ceiling debt. Using credit card for spending without paying it back is not sustainable. So, wars are created globally to get war profits. And, it is coming to China, using US allies like Japan, Taiwan, S.Korea, Philippines (military base leases), Vietnam, Singapore, Australia n N.Zealand. ASEAN may be forced to choose side or become collateral damage. A destabilized Asia. US war mentality will not change. In US, they can change the party but they cannot change the politics. In China, they cannot change the party but they can change the politics. That's why China's political reforms and economic structure constantly under go transformations for continuous improvements.

[@Kenchinito2207]

well said. Also, The US and its overuse of sanctions for rising powers in order to prevent them from overtaking them as the world economic leader it's loosing its power. Other countries are taking notice of the literal billions of dollars in assets that they froze (aka, stole) from other countries and has in turn, made them turn away from the dollar, as the US can simply take your money away. Sanctions only work when the rest of the world plays by your rules. Now Russia is selling oil to China without the use of dollars.

[@TsarOfRuss]

"Starve to death, dont buy wheat from Russia" - US/EU

[@suprememaster1951]

@@TsarOfRuss Now the US, Europe, and other US allies are feeling the detrimental effects of not buying cheap petrol from Russia.

[@TsarOfRuss]

@@suprememaster1951 They are buying it through India and UAE... India and UAE buys it and refines it, then sell it at higher price.. every country is capitalising on EU's misery, Russia has exposed the EU, they are nothing without Russian gas.. they dont have gas to heat their homes but they think they can defend Taiwan if China invades in the Winter?? where will they get jet fuel??lol

[@CureChronos]

As a Chinese, thank you for this video! I’ve been struggling to find content on KZbin acknowledging China’s success in Africa. I’ve heard a bunch of the claims mentioned in this video but always had some doubt, so thanks for doing the research and putting them out! I also think you raised a really important point about why US is failing to win Africa’s trust. I’m pleasantly surprised to hear that Africa really was tired of the US perspective and method on “helping Africa”, since I always had some doubt on its validity. I think it’s also worthy to mention the relationship between the West and Africa, historically, has always been very scarring to African nations, so right out of the gate, the West have always had a disadvantage in working with Africa. It explains why the US works with Africa this way and how it is actively hurting their chances. China, on the other hand, comes from a similar upbringing to African countries, and has a better understanding on how to develop win-win relationships. The BRI is honestly ingenious. Lastly, thank you for challenging the Chinese Debt Trap narrative. Obviously, it doesn’t mean China would go after the debts in the future, but the trend right now already speaks volumes about China’s intentions through the BRI, and how different it is to any plans made by the US. Overall, really awesome video!

[@cheungchingtong]

I recently saw an interview with Akende M'membe, director of Pan-Africanism by CGTN, she said, and I quote: The VP of the US came to Zambia, landed on a Chinese-built airport in Zambia, moved on a Chinese-built road in Zambia, the venueof this summit was actually a gift to Zambia by the Chinese government, and that was where the Summit for democracy was held in Zambia. (To tell African people don't work with China.)

[@ninhdo8453]

So why most Afican wanted to imigrate to the West and US? Why not come to china?

[@cheungchingtong]

@@ninhdo8453Although I don’t see the meaning of your question, but unlike the US, the PRC is not an immigrant country.

[@user-wb8fi8of6p]

@@ninhdo8453 That's a great question. After being brainwashed by Western media rumors, you finally started to reflect

[@blcheah2672]

@@cheungchingtong Exactly. No country is required to become an immigrant country. Besides, investing in Africa will create job opportunities for the locals. It's not like Western countries that don't put down money and only put down military bases, which don't create opportunities except as cleaners and prostitutes.

[@cheungchingtong]

@@blcheah2672 Actually, the US does need the immigants, despite some idiotic rednecks believe they are the "rightful owners of the US" and shout out their racism, but without yearly immigrant elites or students studying in the US' universities that become elites, coming to the states, it would lose its technology hegemony shortly. Anyway, I agree what you said.😀

[@emmanuelankomah6343]

I'm an African living in Africa, and I say you are right, I will not trade China for the USA

[@bananukanorbert8735]

As African I have seen Chinese helping us physically in Road construction in my village but just heard about Americans from my grandfather. This show that we are dealing with the best people because we don't want to be slaves again.

[@gameheaded]

I'm a Black American, and I can tell you that we are both excited and afraid for the future of the African continent. The world knows that Africa is a jewel. We are afraid of a world of tricksters who back out on theor deals (like the US)

[@kayflip2233]

@@gameheaded Chinese are taking action, not tricking anyone. China fought for the independence of many African countries decades before China even got rich.

[@lexburen5932]

@@gameheaded chinas behavior and demeneor is different ten that from the U$$a

[@gameheaded]

@@lexburen5932 I hope that they are honest in their dealings. I want the best for the motherland

[@dr.rickbooty]

I would not trust China at all.

[@pectoralis1565]

I am so pro China now.

[@wolfgangk2824]

Africa got tired of the Economic Hitman.

[@acerrome9672]

Wolfgang K.

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

t would seem that nothing has changed this disrespect t that Ms. Chihombori speaks of is in thee simplest of terms a result of racism and white supremacy. I sincerely regret the fact that nothing has changed since the days of slavery. This is where China is so much better. As a country that has never enslaved other people we help them on a basis of equality and not to demonstrate our superiority

[@TsarOfRuss]

Russia is fighting for us all... a new world order, if Russia wins or loses will determine if US still runs the world or not

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

@@TsarOfRuss a toast

[@HShango]

Well they have screwed up with Africans for far too long (especially USA and the EU 27, including the UK) every time when it comes to economical trade, the west looks down on Africans, instead of finding paths to do business (which is something china has done right).

[@SkylerEboy]

The cooperation between countries is based on mutual interests. China and the United States' trade with Africa is naturally also for their own benefit. The difference is that China is willing to make Africa prosperous in order to gain more benefits.

[@bartsimpson8616]

that is 359degree different what mericans want and do hmmm what will Africans choose ?

[@iloveoppaio7541]

Yup like example , parents grooming their children to be successful in return they get respect n recognition same goes for the children. Win win situation for both China n Africa I should say.

[@Euniceooko-xd9hl]

I like the way you have put it. They all have interests

[@kayflip2233]

This is well worded and realistic.

[@johhw_6432]

我觉得这个是问题的关键，中国更在乎长远利益，先让这个国家繁荣起来，尤其是帮助他们在基础设施、医疗、教育（这也是中国快速发展的重要基础和前提）等方面改善条件。等他们繁荣了，一个必然的结果，就是中国和这些国家的贸易会大大提升，这显然是有益于双方的。很多时候是物质条件推动思维更新，中国也是这样，非洲也可以这样，等到基础设施、医疗、教育等这些大幅改善后，人们会追求更高的生活品质，比如更好的住房、更高科技的汽车等等，这样，非洲同样会走上中国的发展之路。

[@starkiller578]

As an African I know that China has its own interests… BUT it’s better than allying with the WEST in my opinion 😅

[@sheriff1178]

West countries are democracies.

[@elsatshona9004]

Yeah it's time for us to get the benefits also because they lending the government to much loans all for their own interest we should intervene and avoid exploitation and make sure we get something big on trade not just roads that a government should be doing

[@lonewulfmo9128]

Hi star killer. In what way is 'allying' w China better than 'allying' with west? To my understanding current market is based on cheaply provided services and goods offered by China. That's simply economics how is China 'better'?

[@Vicky1.0]

@@lonewulfmo9128 china is better in every way. The US should solve their own problems first

[@maozedong8370]

I am Chinese and I have to say our agenda is just that we are trying to find as many allies as we can in a world that is against us. We are trying to help other nations so they see us more favorably and don't buy into western propaganda. The west wants to keep Africans poor so they can take all the resources for dirt cheap and support corrupt governments who give them these resources cheaply. We on the other hand are treating other nations as friends and with respect so we can have better relationships with other nations and benefit from each other. The US is essentially treating African nations and others around the world as a place to extort. We on the other hand are buying you guys cakes in the hopes that one day, you will buy us some cakes too. There is nothing nefarious behind it, we are just trying to make more friends. Our philosophy is we scratch your back, you scratch ours unlike the US who intends to rip your arm off and use it as a backscratcher.

[@sengkar-g4s]

China's collaborations and positive constructions in Africa have won it's people hearts.

[@burningknuckle26]

As a proud African I ride with China 🇨🇳 . They are true friends and want to help the people while America did the opposite

[@aberum1798]

No one is a friend to Africa. A better way to say this is, " China is a much better business partner to Africa." We must keep everyone in perspective. Remember how they treated Africans in China during the pandemic.

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thanks for sharing your perspective

[@burningknuckle26]

@@aberum1798 no your wrong. China is a true friend.

[@fredbloggs6080]

Perhaps you will find out that China is like a Havahart trap.

[@hyc1266]

@@aberum1798 You are racism yourself that's why you say "No one is friend to Africa." Obviously you are no friend to Africa.

[@heinzkoenig8831]

USA, France, UK and Belgium have never taken the African people serious. The African woman is totally right, Africa is much better of with China.

[@hughca1]

How can u respect someone you steal from?

[@jennyl4275]

For a infrastructure, you cannot see its direct profits. The infrastructure may lose money itself, but gains a great general profits for the entire country's economy

[@CyrusJanssen]

So true

[@TheGrateful108]

Railway is unprofitable only from private company perspective recovering investment from ticket sales. From entire economy and international trade it is highly profitable investment. So you need StateCapitalism for railway apreciation. That what China is. All big countries started as protectionist States - as StateCapitalism republics, but later they were overtaken by private corporations dictating private interest over State interest. That's why USA first built its might through railods, disrespecting british copyrights and copying all tech for free and rebelling against british colonial taxation. But nowadays US became like GBritain and China like US back then 200+ years ago. US is criticising China for what they were doing 200+ years ago.

[@kagisondlovu7268]

Thank you for the Intel. Makes pretty much sense, would love to hear more.🇿🇦

[@siyandadlamini496]

Owakithi wena ❤

[@jhonace4312]

I pray for a better Africa! Way to go African brothers and sisters. Love from the Philippines! ❤

[@hectorar7890]

You gotta concern about your own country. Those Yankees are about to build their own bases in your country

[@jhonace4312]

@@hectorar7890 I don't care about it.

[@solidpas761]

@@hectorar7890 The funny thing is Filipinos will gladly make their own country be a warzone just to keep their leash from getting off.

[@justinganaden7149]

@@hectorar7890 I'm concerned about our country's situation since I live in the region where most of the disputed islands are located. And recently, I hear military helicopters and even military planes flying in residential areas, most likely during the day, but this week they even fly at night. Actually, I started conditioning myself of what might possibly happen if the conflict breaks out into a war. And I know that the west is only interested on our country as a strategic spot and a battlefield.

[@FQS124]

Us afghans had to fight them for 20 years to get them out of our own country. We also had to fight 2 other piggish superpowers russians and the british.

[@thetreekeeper143]

The trains lose money in most countries. But what the train does is that it provides opportunities for people to work elsewhere. In turn it helps people find jobs which then helps pay the taxes and contributes indirectly to help the nation.

[@M3ganwillslay]

Railways that British built in india is what is helping them today.

[@myla6135]

@@M3ganwillslay That's a narrow view. Africa needs a lot more than the Brits built. And I'm a Brit!

[@iloveoppaio7541]

@@M3ganwillslay lol.. what's helping us. That railway British build was just a hole to drain Indian wealth, leading to what's of today.

[@austinfranklin8400]

Godspeed Africa! Wish you guys a prosperous future. It‘s your time to shine!

[@grandwonder5858]

Africa will shine with the help of China, whether the US likes it or not!

[@Theblessedlifewithlala]

If America does not respect its own black citizens with their national policies, it’s safe to say they will not respect other international countries or continents that are primarily made up of the same people they oppress and marginalize in their on country. America needs to fix the ugliness within itself first and then try to help other countries .

[@jcartist5881]

more like the US needs to stay away from countries and stop their evils

[@x-hale2899]

America can't even help its own allies. The only economy America knows is warfare. The only people who benefit off warfare are the rich that have invested in military stocks to fund proxy wars, not on their own landmass. In fact, the last war America had to fight on its own landmass was before WW1. Pearl harbor doesn't count. Ever since then, the American hegemon has only ever looked abroad to cause unrest and chaos. Ukraine? Imagine if someone started a war on America's doorstep. NATO is a disgusting and self righteous lie, with Uncle Sam holding the leash. Us Europeans (other than the british and the spineless politicians) stand against the values of the military industrial complex.

[@yuzhongwang609]

yes

[@maureenevitah791]

Imagine being told that you can’t make good decisions for yourself as a grown adult with kids and grandkids 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@donna4815]

especially from the likes of biden and harris

[@p.c2750]

lololololololololol - a big blow to one's face

[@joezimmaro3630]

The government is corrupt and that’s why it goes down this way 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@chrismcnemar6705]

The American government couldn't make a good decision unless they hung themselves.

[@God.sDaughter]

But the truth is, they can’t.

[@MrMotown2011]

Really love this relationship between China and Africa, they make good partners. Both have a huge benefit working with each other post the evil colonial era.

[@tigading2177]

No western nations will ever understand poverty like China, only China knows what it takes to rise up against western imperialist agendas.

[@blim5123]

I see the Chinese motto as “actions speak louder than words”. Keep going 💪💪

[@jaqanjones4101]

China is using Africa countries. They give them these huge amounts of loans knowing that cannot pay them back and when they don't they think they own them. The only difference between the US and China is China is better at hiding it. You think they doing this out of the kindness of their heart.

[@ziggytonumaa]

A lucid, clear and informative analysis. Very well done!

[@thinkingaloud5379]

Cyrus,I hope one day you will be one of the decision makers of America and the country and the world will be a better place for it!

[@tigading2177]

yeah right, the power will find something to smear or discredit him with.

[@jennyunscripted86]

"US has traditionally seen Africa as a problem to be solved but China sees Africa as a place of opportunity "❤❤❤❤. I subscribed immediately 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. Proud African here 🙏🏾

[@grandwonder5858]

China sees Africa as a business partner. The US sees Africa as a victim to be exploited. That’s the truth!

[@rajatyadav5540]

Nah they are just looking to exploit africa the worse way possible. First they will set up a china dominated import market. The manufacturing sector would be done for second you will be in debt trap you can escape in million years to come.

[@samiMan68]

Long live China, love and appreciation to people of China 🇨🇳 from humble Ethiopian!

[@user-cb8ek3vf3l]

埃塞俄比亚是伟大的国家，曾经击败殖民者保持独立，而那时的中国已经是半殖民地国家

[@user-cb8ek3vf3l]

中国人永远不会忘记西方人给予的屈辱，所以新中国成立后，我们的政策就是团结亚非拉人民，以前是，现在是，未来是

[@Moonuuu]

​@@user-cb8ek3vf3l So why china don't does friendship with india our enemy is West

[@user-cd2qb7qg9s]

未来的埃塞俄比亚一定会更加的美好，来自中国人的祝福！

[@shahzebali1891]

@@user-cd2qb7qg9s As a Pakistani I must say that we will always support and stay alongside with China, in good or bad times, may our brotherhood last forever 🇵🇰❤️🇨🇳

[@pamliles702]

I discovered your channel yesterday, I'm really enjoying your presentations, personality and the clarity that you bring to todays geopolitical reality. Thank you! Liked and subscribed.

[@PaulMitchell-uj1uu]

The USA doesn’t treat just Africa with dismissive contempt, it treats every country that is not America the same way.

[@hughca1]

American Exceptionalism.

[@leolaw8400]

That's why I don't call some of the countries American Allies but puppet government. Follow Uncle Sam or fade away....

[@GeekTechie-f8u]

Their attitudes surpass human understanding

[@luvanime1986]

I really appreciate the open and honest discussions you always put forth regarding China's Belt and Road projects around the world. I almost feel for you trying so hard to get the U.S. to see that there are more benefits to working with than against China, it makes me cringe for you, as the U.S. keeps on it's anti-China policies while you have done everything possible to make the U.S. "get a clue"! But I am happy to hear about all the positive things China is doing around the world, especially in Africa. Thanks for your hard work. 😊

[@CyrusJanssen]

I'm doing a deep dive series on the Belt and Road Initiative, stay tuned for more breakdowns from regions around the world

[@ttman6197]

Get it right the government political crap not America

[@Goudegirl]

Amerikaa has murdered millions of Brown/Black ppl in Africa, w/ Rice... Amerikaa made it w/ PFAS, Plastic. You've murdered HOW Many in Amerikaa?! You killed thousands & thousands of Black Hondurans w/ your Monsanto, etc. They just sued u 4 it.. Africa said u haven't made good on stealing their sons & daughters nor apologized for slavery. We ALL see the PATTERN. 500,000 have left Amerikaa PERMANENTLY. Nuclear physicist say there will be 2 places to survive: S. America (Brazil) & Africa....Ghana has a crime rate of 2.9%..Either somebody's lying in Amerikaa or can't count. Ghana has millions of Black ppl.. Solar utilities, 8,000 mi. Of sandy beaches, opportunities in Diamond, Emerald, Rubies, Gold, Silver, etc., Unlimited oil, Vibrantium, Mini-mansions start at $50,000, Free Citizenship...for Black/Brown ppl.. Amerikaas toxic water, air, COVID, culture,..Ghanian hospital had 35 people receiving treatment for COVID...Check your stats

[@louiegonzales1407]

The U.S. doesn’t jail or kill you for a different opinion.

[@luvanime1986]

@@louiegonzales1407 Tell that to the people who sat/or are sitting in Guantanamo Bay who were never charged for a crime and never allowed an attorney. And yes, those laws are still on the books of the United States my friend. We have no right to think we're on the high ground.

[@Dapicomp]

it would be really exciting, and possible, if the Africans could also achieve what we Chinese have achieved in the past 40 years, and it is our honor to be taking part in this great endeavour.

[@11_Deon_11]

china free africa of european dependence please. help them evolve their infrastructure and ability to become self sustaining do honest moral business' and trade co exist as it is our nature as melanated beings yellow brown red black. Unite co exist a concept majority of europeans donot acknowledge

[@kayflip2233]

@@11_Deon_11 It's already under way. When Chinese and Africans work together, we are productive and build fast.

[@arthurgoes4159]

Im from Brazil and have a Lot to thanks to china, china is a Beacon of light tô humanity in fight the western slavery.

[@qubes8728]

As long as corruption and human rights abuse exist then its possible.

[@soumi1984]

@@11_Deon_11 it’s happening already, i don’t know why you are begging? We are partners that do good and fair business, so stop begging as if you was praying to GOD

[@ekwuluougwu7565]

what we Africans need now is China and Russia to open our eyes please madam you African fighters God will bless you people

[@Spacedog79]

The key to China's clean energy strategy in Africa will be nuclear power. This is the technology the west has constantly denied to Africans but both Russia and China are keen to help Africa develop reliable grids that will help their economies grow with nuclear energy. The west wants to only sell them wind and solar which has big problems with reliability and cost because of the lack of storage, and would ultimately only serve to to keep them poor and impoverished.

[@janzimny7957]

Africa’s people are still in chaos with their culture,border wars and insurgents from different religious factions!! Give them nuclear power plants and watch these terrorists steal nuclear by products to get what they want!!

[@CS-wn5lv]

Well stated. Reliable energy is the basis for industrialisation

[@lilacer6841]

@@CS-wn5lv how can the west sell solar to Africa when Africa has the sun and the Sahara? Lol

[@CS-wn5lv]

@@lilacer6841 No. Nuclear power plants, coal power plants, hydro power plants, geothermal power plants, thermal power plants and the like. Solar, wind and such sound good but are unreliable hence cannot be used for industrial development

[@simplica1]

Solar and wind is the right direction being renewable and cost effective. Reliability using forecasting modelling techniques and balanced by various types of storage systems is already being adopted and managed across the world.

[@stevenwilliams7549]

This is enlightening because now Ghana has found a trillion dollars in Gold. They will become a central bank in Africa. As an American Black I hope more ppl like you will continue to see the positive in everyone's future

[@serafinacosta7118]

The Riches were always there and known by superpowers. They were kept as their Piggy banks for future drafts. Take Afghanistan for example. When Americans bankrolled Mujahedin fighters against the Soviet Union , they were sure to sent the US Survey Services to map ou the land riches. Many years later , they found the perfect excuse to cash out on their plundering with Osama Bin Laden witch hunt. Only Obama was in hiding by Pakistan , not Afghanistan. Yet the riches were in Afghanistan. It is cheaper and more convenient to bribe country officials and throw some money at local wars. It keeps the orders coming for the Militar Industrial Complex.

[@wuyuezhui]

恭喜恭喜

[@benobil5280]

As an African, I feel sorry for the west. They seem to feel on top of the world which is always the downfall of narrow minded people. Nations have come and gone. The west will go and the next nation that comes will go. It’s just what it is.

[@CS-wn5lv]

Sure! Nothing lasts forever. Everything has a season

[@36G]

I think Africans will help them in the end. They are still Christians and all listen to the pope. If the pope tells Africans to connect with the west they will do so.

[@abellyold4859]

That's true wisdom you are talking about, my friend.

[@hughca1]

All the West had to do is be christ like, like they claim.

[@justinklinck6575]

The west (U.S. at least) is developing high tech laser weaponry for their ships and aircrafts, and sooner rather than later, there will probably be handheld laser weaponry, Which will ultimately triumph hypersonic missiles. Right now, the West IS on top of the world.. but I kind of agree, eventually, the next cycle will come.

[@euniceibeh2873]

I really love this influential, knowledgable, bright African woman! Bravo!

[@marytica123]

SAME THING IN LATIN AMERICA. We have family in Costa Rica, and China has a BIG presence there. They financed and built the country's new national soccer stadium, and have helped the local economy with investments and technology. MEANWHILE, the USA has mainly seen Costa Rica as a "vacation spot" for US tourists & expats (over 50,000 live there). Latin America bristles at Uncle Sam's attitude that their region is "the United States' backyard", and Latin leaders see China as less intrusive in their politics.

[@TalkerJ-qb4oq]

Hello there how are you

[@MYSG-nc6wp]

Besides mutual respect, China delivers on what it promises, both internal to Chinese citizens on its various 5-year-plans, and also external to other countries in terms of project speed, quality and cost. These build trust.

[@MrLineHaul]

My heart is filled with joy to see that finally Africa is developing because Europe at first for hundreds of years, left Africa, in a very bad state, and underdeveloped all the time so they can further their own interests easily

[@bakedpotato420]

​@@LordIceifyFrance was majorly involved in the killing of gadaffi. And destabilized the whole region. Thanks

[@bakedpotato420]

​@@LordIceify giving billions to develop mines etc so that that they can exploit recourses under the guise of aid. Hahaha

[@kwisatz-haderach8]

@@LordIceify You just got ratio'd by a baked potato hahaha

[@rakuun8986]

Just thinking some Europe freedom some country think they were in higher level.

[@strasbourgerelsass1467]

Well, South Africa is the most developed country on the continent. And guess what? Its the place with the biggest European investments. So what was it you wanted to say? 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@user-ub2pm5st5q]

BRAVO....CHINA UNITES AFRICAN COUNTRIES❤

[@mzeewakazi]

as the old saying goes "Never wake up a sleeping Giant", Afrika is the richest most fertile continent on the planet, we will prevail, thanks for clear and unbiased analysis, cheers Cyrus, ✌🏽❤️🇰🇪

[@user-yg1cs3ov9y]

unfortunately for africans, africa is a sleeping giant with multiple personality so even if it wakes up it is not a threat to anyone. the only way that africa will see any progress is african countries unite and think as one not as separate entities and uniting african countries into a powerful trade bloc is no easy task

[@booblam6919]

What do you call richest? Jamaica is rich in fertility as well.

[@itsthatsem]

Those who understand the true mindset of the Chinese will definitely choose China. For China, its a win win business partnership for the good of both parties. No so called debt traps, so called lies as described by the mainstream Western narrative. I've never known any country who regretted to have had long term business dealings with China before. Well done Africa! Wise choice. Best decision made!❤️❤️

[@AiliTWang]

Thank you, Cyrus, for taking a firm stand on mankind’s togetherness. A powerful peace maker as you, can bridge the differences in today’s short-sighted and self-centered world! Desperately, people needs to be told. Keep up your great work.

[@TalkerJ-qb4oq]

Hello Aili how are you doing?

[@GuardianShad]

Wow. I'm rather amused at how many educated Africans there are in the comments. The West would have you believe such a thing does not exist.

[@antwango]

Ooooh African lady just spitting FACTS!!

[@user-to8im4ie7q]

And wearing a pretty dress

[@CS-wn5lv]

She represents Africa well

[@lf1496]

She's amazing her name is Madame Aracana. She was the former African Union Embassador to the US. The US pressured the AU to fire her when she started talking about the neo-colonial abuse of France in West Africa and the US creating wars in Africa to STEAL resources.

[@feimoui]

It’s so refreshing to see information that hasn’t been spun by the US. You’re very well informed & clearly have no bias & tell the news as it is . Thank you for this contribution:) You remind me of Nurri Vitachi:)

[@EIRE55]

I've just found this channel, and am extremely impressed by your presentation and delivery of the facts as they are. Bravo! Your first sentence was spot on about China and the US, and that's why I believe Africa will benefit greatly from China's input, rather than the US' ruthless and unfriendly attitude towards it and its people. All the best to you for 2024.

[@szk4023]

My father is from Cameroon. He met my American mother while in college in the US through a US/Cameroon government program back in the 70s. He was one of Cameroon's first computer scientists. In recent years, two of my paternal cousins graduated from medical school in China. It would have been far easier for them to study in the US cause they had some notions of English since it's taught in high school. However, the Chinese program was a better opportunity so they picked up Chinese on the fly in China. Courses were in English but they still had to learn Chinese to get by outside of classes. A third cousin went to Russia but that's another story.

[@LW78321]

Really interesting story! What a great opportunity for them

[@AmboyChamblis]

😂 another cousin went to Russia, but that's another story😂... hopefully it worked out... China is much better to do business with. It's a fact and I'm American.

[@HKChineseCanadian]

Excellent presentation. Very balanced. Do you really blame the Africans for choosing China?

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

I agree HK, I don't blame the Africans one bit for choosing China to help them with infrastructure development as the USA has only been interested in STEALING and PLUNDERING Africa's natural resources - and not helping the people. We all know their game of modern-day colonialism at any means necessary. Bottom line, the USA is all about what benefits them and them alone to maintain their hegemony, period.

[@victoriabawa3078]

Love your content. Speaking facts

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

it would seem that nothing has changed this disrespect that Ms. Chihombori speaks of is in thee simplest of terms a result of racism and white supremacy. I sincerely regret the fact that nothing has changed since the days of slavery. This is where China is so much better. As a country that has never enslaved other people we help them on a basis of equality and not to demonstrate our superiority

[@yungeyang1208]

As a Chinese, I have to say we are not happy about what government did to Africa. It is not because they were doing it wrong, but our domestic people still don’t have a high quality life as western people do. The government spent lots of money in Africa not in our own country, especially lots of people suffering unemployment currently

[@janetmalcolm3403]

The lady from Zimbabwe didn't mince with words. Respect! Go, Africa! 🌎 ❤️ 🕊

[@keeboon66]

Thank you Cyrus for this interesting video. Glad that Africa countries are standing up. Hopefully, countries in the Middle East will band together and stand as one too.

[@dave3987]

The bad sentiment that United States has against African American citizens is the same towards Africans abroad. Racism is bad for business.

[@multipolarworldorder]

I also read that both China and Russia have forgiven many debts in Africa. Russian debts forgiven were from the Soviet era. Russia gets nothing in return for canceling Soviet debt to African countries. China sees African debt forgivness as a way to advance African nations where the IMF and World bank are the opposite.

[@hughca1]

If the African continent united, the IMF would be it's bitch.

[@redneckscumbags4422]

western elites have a predatory mindset....no such thing as mutual benefit,

[@larsjohansson660]

a man pays what He ows.

[@multipolarworldorder]

@@larsjohansson660 Unless he falls on hard times that are not his fault.

[@larsjohansson660]

Plus See what happens whey you cant pay back China. example Sri Lanka, Colombo Port. 99 years lease

[@shanzhang869]

Stable relationships in this world must be win-win. I think China's wisdom is to seek a cooperation model that can make progress together. This model itself is based on trust and respect for Africa. We treat Africa as an equal partner, not a colony or an object in need of charity. We also believe that under a win-win model, Africa will soon develop into a modern and wealthy region.

[@user-wb8fi8of6p]

I am a Chinese. Our generation has witnessed the earth shaking changes in China and experienced the rapid improvement of the people's quality of life. This century belongs to all the third world countries. ASEAN, Central Asia, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Africa and South America will take off in this century. That is a fair world, no longer hegemonic, and respecting each other is true democracy

[@Nikkyt469]

👍 💯

[@Jbeeze82]

So y'all trying to colonise last Africa huh

[@awalisnanfirdaus2434]

​@@Jbeeze82bro, your government sees African just like slave. China sees African just like brother. Yet blame China for it?

[@LeeWekend]

@@Jbeeze82yep！keep thinking like that， and US will lose

[@GloryToTaiwan]

@@Jbeeze82 colonialist ideas💀--Because I have sinned before, others will sin too.

[@sammon7189]

When china goes to Africa they talk about projects for the future, when USA goes to Africa they talk about the alphabet community and how they have to accept certain practices that is against their believes 😂

[@sandi41derful]

And how to be accepting of Lbtq 😂

[@neotwinkles5931]

I’m so happy to see my african nations taking a stand on what’s best for the next generations!!! Yes China and Russia are taking over and the US and EU need to let us go to build more and better relationships with nations that understand the potencial of the 3world countries!! Africa is on its way to become even more important continent and South America and Asia countries and together we can change world poverty for real 💯

[@TheGraemi]

If the EU is so bad why do Africans send their children to the EU and not to China?

[@wisdoma4860]

TIME FOR AFRICA TO BUILD THEIR OWN TECHNOLOGY. AFRICAN NATIONS HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS BEFORE EUROPE ROME AND OTHER NATIONS EVEN STARTED.

[@vikiyao]

More schools, more hopes, once African countries increase the percentage of their citizens in higher education, african countries will begin to develop rapidly and inexorably, I think that's what's going to happen in the next 50 years.

[@NobleWolf33]

It will happen .

[@qubes8728]

Good luck. 40+yrs of foreign aid and investment have done little except line the pockets of corrupt officials. CCP exploiting African nations the same as others. How come Africans aren't employed to work on projects? CCP is using prisoners from china.

[@Sayso2423]

Thank you for your honest take on this great topic!

[@artwolf2009]

The choice between a Partner and a bully is not difficult to make

[@jasminejimenezgordonnnn]

Says the people that treats us like shit😂

[@jasminejimenezgordonnnn]

Y’all been treat African American like shit for YEARS. Now you question Africa’s ability to choose right after promises has been made and not fulfilled .

[@brandonchoo9764]

Thank you for the detail and unbiased reporting.

[@jeremyahesteban3394]

In short, America is focused on the countries resources, while China is focused on gaining a new trading partner.

[@CS-wn5lv]

It just wants to maintain a status quo with the doctrine of it being easier to exploit a poor neighbour. China believes a rich neighbour will afford to trade more

[@gelinrefira]

The US did that for Europe through the Marshall Plan. But American policy makers are ultimately still racists, so they don't give a shit about developing the Global South, except to dominate and extract resources to feed western industries. What they want is Europe market, and resources from everywhere.

[@CS-wn5lv]

@@gelinrefira Somehow your comment does not appear on the thread

[@gelinrefira]

@@CS-wn5lv Because YT actively shadow censor stuff and you will never know exactly what their standards. You know, doing the exact same thing that the west love to accuse China of doing. I just copy it here: The US did that for Europe through the Marshall Plan. But American policy makers are ultimately still racists, so they don't give a shit about developing the Global South, except to dominate and extract resources to feed western industries. What they want is Europe market, and resources from everywhere.

[@CS-wn5lv]

@@gelinrefira Your last comment is hide as well. These rogue corporations simply pull rules out of nowhere as they go along. Probably the term racists is the issue here

[@cliffordmorison251]

Why would anyone be surprised regarding the relationship between Africa and the USA? If we recall history relating to Slavery, especially with the British Empire and lesser extent the USA, this would be not surprising. The USA is an extension of the British Empire.