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China in Africa: Kenya railway study shows investment projects aren’t a one-way street

The decisions of Chinese state-owned enterprises in Kenya do not necessarily present a grand Chinese strategy.


By Gediminas Lesutis
China is an important economic player in Africa. In 2021 alone, China accounted for nearly US$5 billion in foreign direct investment in African countries. The rapidly increasing Chinese presence across Africa has become a contentious issue both for Beijing and African governments. In particular, mega projects funded by China

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