We asked 1,000 Zimbabweans what they think of China's influence on their country − only 37% viewed it favorably
- Written by William Hatungimana, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, Oklahoma State University
China provides billions of dollars in loans and direct investments to African nations each year.Oleksii Liskonih/iStock/Getty Images PlusChina has big ambitions in Africa. Between 2000 and 2020, the economic superpower loaned African governments US$159 billion to build railroads, highways, stadiums and bridges.
Complementing those loans, foreign...





