JUST THOUGHT A THOUGHT - ON CHINA-AFRICA PARTNERSHIP; A RELATIONSHIP FORGED IN GOODWILL AND TRANQUILITY OR...? PART 5.

There are some African countries, and sometimes when, the incumbent government and the political leader is one and the same thing. 

A case which can probably be made out against any and most countries at one time or other, in their evolving history.

Probably one of the biggest threat which the burgeoning Africa-China trade and economic partnership poses. 

Is around the ethical standards and principles which will be applied. The impact of corrupt and otherwise unethical business practices which will come into play from corrupt Africans and Chinese politicians, business partners. 

The extent to which they will be willing to sacrifice the environmental integrity and health, the faunal and floral diversity, and the land use rights of ordinary African, of African countries?

With its thousands of years of civilisation and governmental bureaucracy, the Chinese government, now under the guidance of President Xi Jingping. 

Should be aware of the fact that, if its relationship with African countries is to be made secure and lasting.  

Then it must be a relationship which is predicated upon mutual friendship between the peoples of African countries, more than on 'government to government' and 'business to business' relationships. 

It has to be a relationship which brings tangible and large-scale benefits to the ordinary African. And not at the cost of everything or most things that they hold dear. 

It must be one which brings them sustainable benefits, and not at the cost of destroying and despoiling the ecosystems and environmental health of African countries. 

To be continued!