THE INTERVIEW - Howard French, Author of ‘China's Second Continent’

In his latest book, "China’s second continent", Howard French explains how the Chinese omnipresence in Africa may be a form of soft imperialism and the result of the crushing pressures of modern Chinese society. He also suggests that for many Chinese, Africa symbolises opportunity and relative freedom that cannot be found at home.

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