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An African revolution that needs noticing
The Chinese are the most voracious capitalists on the continent and trade between China and Africa is doubling every year. Second only to the United States in its oil consumption, China needs Africa’s resources to fuel its own phenomenal growth. In oil-rich countries like Angola, Chad, Nigeria and Sudan, the influence of former colonial powers is waning. The Chinese government imposes no political conditions on African governments before signing contracts for exploration or production. No Chinese pressure groups lobby Chinese oil companies about 'transparency' or environmental damage. Not surprisingly, African governments welcome these undemanding new investors.