The New Silk Road pt.2 | BIG STORY

Into Africa shows the impact the BRI is having on the world’s second most populous continent. With an ongoing population boom, Africa sits at a crossroads between potential prosperity or further scarcity. The second installment of The New Silk Road looks at how Kenya is being impacted by the BRI.

[@ALWH1314]

‘The neglected continent’ is waking up to prosperity and will stand on her own feet, define her own future. BRI is a mutually beneficial ecosystem that make sense for Africa to accelerate her growth. China views Africa as a market, western countries view Africa as charity.

[@coolerking7427]

I am American but, China is doing more than the USA/ the west is. The USA and the west more military. China engineers helping out.

[@williamtukei1488]

Thats truth

[@maudeneyarber9997]

America has not won a war since WWII!! Just faking it!!

[@davidchin35]

@Kit Johnson He is red indian Who is more American?

[@gebilljalloh4113]

China and Africa cooperation has made a great impact in the continent more than Europe and America.God bless China

[@africansubscriber4530]

Africa should take advantage of this partnership and develope it's capacity

[@elon6784]

lol

[@shadowsockss2702]

USA: Robbing everybody's cake on the table. China: Making a bigger cake for everyone.

[@tonychopkoski2789]

Bloosie on your cruisie!

[@karentiger5117]

shadowsockss but we are all robing the earth.

[@rafaelcamilo2904]

Thanks to China vision to create connectivity with nations is very admirable action. God bless China

[@randydodsworth4334]

Rafael Camilo God is an offense to them.

[@anttipeltola8578]

I rode the old railway from Nairobi to Mombasa and i am so happy China built this new railway to connect these two big cities. Train is now a good and affordable alternative to flying between these two cities.

[@MrMaboboz]

@JarJarBinks would you be happier if the country was to continue relying on handouts from the West instead of building it's economy?

[@MrMaboboz]

@JarJarBinks yea yea Sri Lanka bla bla bla we've all read the stories, funny how you critics are always quick to point out Sri Lanka or Zambia but never mention any success stories, a lot of countries are partnering up with China for infrastructure developments and most of them are reaping the fruits of success. Would not be surprised if you were European or American.

[@MrMaboboz]

@JarJarBinks there are plenty of success stories but I won't do your homework for you, do yourself a favor and read. I can recommend a good read for you, "The new silk roads" would be a good place to start.

[@MrMaboboz]

@JarJarBinks And by the way the standard gauge railway isn't the only infrastructure project that China has invested in Kenya. Again, educate yourself.

[@henrygraham5083]

@JarJarBinks In October 1960, the President of Guinea visited China. During the visit, the two governments signed an economic and technological cooperation agreement. The agreement stipulates that China grants Guinea a non-interested loan with no conditions and privileges, amounting to 22.5 million rubles for the provision of complete sets of equipment and technical assistance; and stipulates that the standard of living expenses of Chinese experts during several working periods shall not exceed The standard of living of the same personnel in Guinea. The first projects China has helped Guinea to build include match factories, cigarette factories, hydropower stations, and tea test stations. Among them, the match factory and the cigarette factory were the first complete sets of projects aided by China in Africa, which was completed in July 1964. In 1962, in order to solve the economic difficulties of Algeria after independence, according to Mao Zedong's instructions, China transferred 9000 tons of imported wheat directly to Afghanistan. In October 1963, China and Afghan signed an economic and technological cooperation agreement, and China provided Algeria with more than 2.5 billion francs of interest-free loans. In the same year, China also sent a medical team of 24 outstanding medical personnel to Algeria to work in Afghanistan. By 1970, China had sent foreign aid medical teams to eight African countries. In August 1963, the former Prime Minister of Somalia visited China and Zhongsuo signed an economic and technological cooperation agreement. According to the agreement, China provided 80 million Swiss francs (about 6.35 million pounds) of interest-free loans to Somalia from 1963 to 1970. According to the exchange of letters between the two countries, China provided $3 million in financial assistance to the Somali government between September 1963 and December 1964. In January 1964, China took the initiative to assist in the construction of a theater in Somalia to help the relief of food and medicine worth 500,000 yuan. In the 1950s and 1960s, China signed assistance agreements with 12 countries including Guinea, Mali, Algeria, Somalia, Congo, Algeria (Egypt), Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia and Mauritania. In addition to providing general supplies (including food aid) and cash, it is mainly a package of aid projects. According to statistics, from 1956 to 1966, China provided a total of 428 million U.S. dollars in aid to the above 12 countries. In 1965, the Tanzanian President visited China for the first time. He asked the Chinese government for assistance in repairing the railway and received active support from Chairman Mao. Chairman Mao said that we would rather not repair the railway ourselves, but also repair it for you and help you repair it. China at the time was not rich. On September 5, 1967, the governments of China, Tanzania and Zambia signed an agreement on the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway in Beijing. In October 1970, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway was started. On June 7, 1975, the entire track laying task was completed ahead of schedule. In July 1976, the handover was completed. The Tanzania-Zambia Railway and the AU Conference Center, which was later built by China, became a historical monument of China-Africa friendship. During the six years from 1964 to 1970, the number of countries assisted by China increased to 32. In 1970, China established diplomatic relations with 20 African countries, accounting for about half of the independent African countries at that time. China's loans for aid are low-interest and interest-free, and can even be repaid unconditionally, and most are equal to free gifts.

[@jonhone1]

With China’s rises the world benefited , with the West’s rises since the seventy, the world suffered from war and colonization from the West.

[@Chillaxingpics]

People with negative energy comments...Kenya will move forward ever

[@islandanunnaki]

This bring tears to my eyes, good for China to help humanity

[@kentwalibora4994]

On behalf of all Kenyans thank you China and don't listen to any negativity those are jealous people who don't want to see Africa out of slavery

[@youngz13o]

Kent walibora whether your chinese or african, we are all people on this earth that should learn and work together for a better future!!

[@rickstorm8948]

CPEC is amazing, just saw what China and Pakistan are doing together, building infrastructure that's pretty stunning.... China is doing amazing things in the region. CPEC will eventually connect Europe and Africa to China via a short corridor thru Pakistan amid some of the world's most amazing vistas and mountains, can't wait to take a train ride from the UK to Pakistan and China someday.

[@user-rf3ts1pd3f]

African has great potential, they just need opportunity. I won't be here to witness but I know africa will become great countries

[@aaronoluoch4510]

China is not perfect but at least they're doing their bit. No need for harsh criticism

[@hakunametata5538]

Kenya is the eyes of Africa, the window of the spirit of Africa.

[@leshaomatayian142]

True .I agree.we just need to adopt more of Chinese working culture and ethics to change mindset and fight corruption.

[@youngz13o]

What I took away from this, whether your chinese or african, we are all people on this earth that should learn and work together for a better future!! This is how you End the cycle of poverty!!

[@countryballs2005]

Thing is the westerner think they are superior to other races, and they think they own the world

[@davidjoefield9408]

You can say what you think about China in Africa but if you look closely you can see the transformation by the Chinese and that's a plus.

[@jeffchurum1431]

You may call Kenya 3rd world but that was lately in the 90’s but in the 20th century’s men we have everything you got out there probably even much better

[@jasminew795]

Bravo China and Kenya people! I travelled in Kenya in 2009. I ve visited Nairobi, Nakuru, Naivasha and Masai Mara! It’s a kind of breath taking beauty! But the infrastructure was really a huge suffering for people and travelers! Happy to see this was changing! Maybe I will come back and visit Mombasa one day with this newly built train!

[@Mr.George.N]

God bless Kenya. God bless Africa.

[@picandvideo]

It’s rare and fortunate to witness an economic rejuvenation at continental scale. Truly fascinating.

[@rl4899]

Thank you China for sharing your expertise to help African brothers

[@fordhanson7416]

Oh my brother I never knew you are Liberian please bring your experience back home so we can benefit from you, infrastructure infrastructure is needed in Liberia we are proud of you

[@炒饵丝]

希望中非合作共赢，人民生活越来越好。

[@kennedynyangacha3171]

The young girl ( then ) became the symbol of Kenya’s New beginning!!. Hopefully she’s a proud woman now full of experience. Congratulations China!.

[@migueldoriste1546]

One love China from Haiti

[@Albion80s]

This documentary video Part 1&2 accurately presents the true pragmatic relationship between China and Africa and China's desire to extend help to poorer nations around the world as Deng Xiaoping has said China will do and subsequent Chinese presidents have kept up with that promise. Africa has suffered centuries of colonialism and exploitation yet there has been no tangible development and investment made into the continent. This is a new chapter for Africa and deservingly so to catch up with the rest of the world and for Africans to stand up tall and be very proud of where you came from. No more wars, no more famine and no more food aid. Africa will one day be able to send food relief to other parts of the world to help those in need. All these infrastructure projects and factories are just the catalyst. Africans must seize this opportunity to develop and expand their own industries and raise the living standards of Africans from here on. I would like to see China spending more on making such documentary videos to show to the world the good work she has done to Africa. So far, many people do not have much information and if they do, they are most likely to encounter those presented by Western media with their bias views and in some cases, negative propaganda against China through misinformation and twisted facts.

[@williamportillo3300]

Thank you for walking the talk people,through self thinking brings truth with learning,teaching freedom is born.rising through love,vibrations,waters humanity freedom becomes "One,"through the centre of ones heart plus the centre of the new Earth 🌏 we as one win for " Humanity."!!!

[@gofar5185]

thank you cgtn america... people will see BEAUTY OF AFRICA... africa wildlife touristing is now made easy & affordable... the MARGINALIZED AFRICA BY BRITAIN IS NOW NO MORE... AFRICA IS NOW A DOOR TO EXPLORE...

[@rocketraccoon7847]

Love Kenya ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Love from India.💚💚💚

[@elon6784]

Who killed your souldiers on the border?

[@peterhung5547]

China is joinning the world together and make everyone prosper together too !!!👍👍👍

[@Junior2uu]

This is wonderful

[@photon-9551]

China sees in Africa now, itself 50 years ago. It knows that Africa could be the next big untapped market. It makes sense to develop ties and help Africa develop so when Africa becomes the next market - then China will be in on the ground floor. The West only brought slavery and colonialism. It left many African nations with no infra-structure and growing cash crops to pay off "African" debt to the IMF.

[@eyeofthetiger6002]

China sees Africa as itself 50 years ago and can see the potential of Africa to be the next China,hence the massive investment China is making in the African continent right now?

[@Eniola0ne]

Chinese philosophy of Taoist play a role in their leadership and how the helping humanity, to attain Economic development. Chinese lifted 800 Millions of their People out of poverty. Without a global exploitation or Colonialism. But West used Colonialism, imperialism to lift, their People out Poverty. The take advantage of African Spirit of generosity, kindness. But People of the West see only present, but not the future. That why the exploitated African for hundreds of years. The marginalized the Continent. Mega Structure, technology is not only Civilization, Social structure, relationships to People is also part of human Civilization. And as human, we all depend on each. We all share this beautiful planet together. To be really human beings, you must show your humanity to another human being. That is What Chinese are doing in the Continent. African forget about the Western propaganda machine, against the Chinese in Africa. The Continent of Africa have Sustain humanity for millennium. And it will Continue like that. Because that is the law of nature and human Circle.

[@sunillazar4841]

CHINESE HAVE GIVEN A ALL NEW MEANING TO OPTIMISM WITH LONG TERM PLANS WHICH WESTERN INVESTORS EYE WITH PESSIMISM & ULTERIORISM.

[@lily0191]

god bless u china u are great country

[@kdaddy100]

Kenya, rescued from colonialism!!!! AMEN

[@fernly2]

Credit based economics of Alexander Hamilton is scientific used in any continent. We in the USA must return to this model.

[@larryhongkham694]

Now we see a new Africa, rich and developing world.

[@sealie15]

Amone Hongkham as long China don’t export plastic rice to anywhere in Africa 😤 Why’d need rice from anyone in the first place 🙄

[@bestsmileMD]

The long term benefit of rail links with enhanced infrastructure will benefit all africans enormously. Colonia occupation for decades have done NOTHING. China has built rail connections to Tibet, Africa and around the world to enable locals to trade and prosper. Yet there are small minded people who want to discredit China about profits from the initial investment made in these countries in poverty.

[@bryanjea]

Thank you china :)

[@araps4w354]

I hope China takes up the Transaqua project, which has been a pipe dream for decades now. This will be a major game changer for Africa

[@andrewmwangi5396]

An informative video which paints China's contribution to Africa development in good light. A small piece of misinformation at 13:17 - 13:23 where you swapped the countries of Uganda and Rwanda.

[@lastking9248]

East Africa will be the place to be

[@WTHH2]

Somebody needs to do the difficult job of building infrastructure and finance them in exchange for future trade of resources. China means business and is practical not ideological. Mutual respect and benefits are important social outcomes.

[@pompem2140]

You got Uganda and Rwanda mixed up, the smaller country is Rwanda.

[@leshaomatayian142]

We have been paying debts taken by dictatorial regimes since independence.The chinese came with a different concept where AID comes inform of project financing to completion, where as western donors gave financial in monetary terms that corrupt officials found it easy to enrich themselves.Half of aid from the West to African countries lies in swiss accounts and offshore accounts.

[@captainswing7559]

There is so much money in Africa & China sees that...bring in the companies with ur skills & create more jobs by paying annual income of less than 5k usd & make more money for the locals, country & Chinese economy. The west has done so much harm to Africa for over how many years & now they are complaining..why?

[@weiluo7532]

穷则独善其身，达则兼济天下 世界人民大团结万岁

[@thebridge5483]

I hate the parental tone when talking about Africa, neglected by the west ? It was never the west duty to care for Africa and still not is,

[@TadiOnawale9]

U.S are scary about this ! I hope Africa stay up ! Don’t let U.S sabotage you !

[@DoggLeash]

Go China 🇨🇳👍🏾👍🏾, Hopefully all the other African countries get on board,

[@KevinP32270]

GREAT JOB CHINA!!!!

[@sunillazar4841]

HATS OF TO CHINESE PRAGMATISM & POLICY OF INCLUSION WHICH IN THE COURSE OF TIME WILL PROVE TO BE A WIN- WIN OUTCOME FOR ALL THE PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES RATHER THAN THE ' HEADS I WIN, TAILS YOU LOSE ' CALUMNY THAT IS BEING PUR PORTED BY ENVIOUS / MYOPIC ONLOOKERS.

[@rlidanyaranam9512]

Thank you China. Please start building in GuAtemala. We want to partner with you.

[@jb-tw6xq]

The cost doesn't supersede environmental impact.

[@gmog7857]

So Kenyans are not even driving their own train? Kenyatta and the British own majority of Kenyan lands? what is wrong with Kenya?

[@kentwalibora4994]

Can you please leave us alone go and drive yours and we shall have no interest poky nose

[@gmog7857]

@@kentwalibora4994 Hmm,Your country is owned by 3 entities, KENYATTA, CHINA and the BRITISH. You are living on a borrowed country. I feel sorry for you.

[@MrMaboboz]

@@gmog7857 you must be very lonely, worry about your own country.

[@gmog7857]

@@MrMaboboz filthy fecal

[@localdjwithcollins7445]

@@gmog7857 mannerless bush rat

[@tebogomaleka9602]

Even a crane operator has to be a Chinese... smh

[@alexililin8024]

When the west come to invest in China decades ago, all the technical and management talents are all westerners. But gradually the lower level positions are filled with Chinese. My point here is that you should take a view with a forward looking perspective. Not Just criticizing the present. And BTW didn’t you see in the beginning of the video the Chinese driver is training the young African lady?

[@weeseowling9946]

America, stop preaching. Start building

[@nomad4k]

Comrades comment here !

[@alexbratson3642]

How come you missed Iran on the way?

[@jb-tw6xq]

What happen to the animals that have to deal with the railway?

[@KevinP32270]

they are going under it.

[@weeseowling9946]

Can freedom and democracy feed the stomachs? The American don't get it

[@cheelew5149]

China has started on this initiative bringing over new Hi-Tech equipment and highly train talent to help Africa out of their good will. Remember money does not drop from heaven it has to be repaid. Thank God China has embarked on this global sharing community development scale and hopefully the next generations of Africans do not need to migrate to the Western world for a better future. For a long time, the infrastructure of developing countries can only be borrowed from financial institutions controlled by developed countries such as ADB and the World Bank, and debts owed by the Paris Club and the IMF. ADB is a Japanese president, the World Bank is an American president, and the United States has the veto power of the IMF. The Paris Club is made up of the 22 richest countries in the world, providing debt arrangements for debtor countries and creditor countries. Under such an international economic order, the fate of developing countries is completely controlled by developed countries. So instead of helping them to plan & build infrastructure and development project this borrow money goes to this corrupt Government Ministers and official and noting was build. Thank God China steps in and make this wonderful ideas turn to reality.

[@jb-tw6xq]

While Chinese loves cities, others love natural life.

[@nicktomato5016]

thanks for the friend of China

[@jb-tw6xq]

Surviving doesn't mean joining

[@jb-tw6xq]

All debt is not good.

[@williamtukei1488]

They're paying it with Kenyan oil dont warry we have resources

[@qjtvaddict]

Like welfare and wars?

[@tebogomaleka9602]

Why are the names of These buildings written in English and Chinese? The official languages in Kenya are English and Kiswahili, then you say this is not a second colonization? how many Chinese speakers are there in Kenya compared to swahili speakers? Why is the Chinese language getting priority over the native languages?

[@yhzhu8618]

Obviously, these two languages are spoken by more people.

[@jb-tw6xq]

Didn't the asian empire invade Europe first? Then Europe invaded Africa and colonized?

[@jayblair4344]

COMMIE FUNNY MONEY

[@michelng5630]

@Jay Blair You are absolutely correct, except for one little detail : it’s Funny Yankee money. Hard earned money by the Chinese, but paid with Funny Yankee money for the millions of tons of goods they received. Funny Money only good for buying Funny Yankee Treasury bills to earn peanuts. I’m glad China found a way to put Funny Yankee money to good use.

[@riffraff8020]

CHINA IS SMART, CHINA IS NEITHER STUPID NOR IT IS PHILANTHROPHIC. IT;S IS A MATTER TIME CHINA WILL OWN AFRICA CONTINENT WHEN THE AFRICAN COUNTRIES DEFAULT IN LOAN PAYMENTS TO CHINA FOR INFRASTRUCTURE'S PROJECTS. THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH/

[@peterkimani7669]

This is nothing but propaganda......

[@erlingcantik2799]

delusional

[@aznknight22]

Delusional

[@peterkimani7669]

chinandu mwendapole My mom passed on..💕

[@Owleyes2019]

peter kimani who is paying you? The CIA?

[@peterkimani7669]

Owleyes 我住在中国I live in China and I know Chinese people and how they perceive us Africans🇰🇪

[@jacqdanieles]

The Chinese funded half the SGR running from the Kenya coast to halfway thru the country. They refused to fund the 2nd half. So Kenya is forced to rehab the old railway line built by colonial Britain. So why couldn't the old line be rehabbed in the 1st place? Now the country is saddled with billions in debt for an incomplete railway.

[@Arslan28933]

As a Kenyan, I can tell you sir, are a shameless liar. The 2nd half already started more than 2 years ago. Plus, the sections of the old railway have always been in use since independence. Kenya's debt is still less than 54% of the GDP so we are somehow safe for now.

[@jacqdanieles]

@Mr Herbert - "as a Kenyan"? LOL. YOU'RE A CHINESE MOUTHPIECE. Are you unable to read the news link I posted? Did I make that up? Is it not true that the SGR stops at Naivasha? *If the old line can still be used, why bother with a new one that only goes to Naivasha?* If debt is "only" 54% of GDP, why didn't we get the funding to complete the SGR? Come on, let's hear some documented facts from you...

[@jacqdanieles]

@Mr Herbert - doesn't really matter. Anyone can be a mouthpiece for the Chinese. It's obvious which side of your bread is buttered.

[@serenalim6965]

Only Kenyan can see what is best for their country that they can enjoy or live with, not other outsider who may be critical for some unknown reason. Nothing is perfect but at least one can see progress phase by phase

[@hellenicculture8169]

new road again?? do you know how many of those roads will appear? 666 and all of them will lead to..nowhere! the jew at any collor is dead!!!

[@zaizai7642]

Good propaganda.