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Chinese Engagement in African Agriculture is Not What is Seems: Africa

Published on 1 April 2016

In December 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping flew into South Africa for the Forum on China-Africa Co-operation with great fanfare. There were lots of announcements about prospective investments across Africa. Agriculture featured prominently. But what is the real story of China in Africa on the ground, beyond the hype?

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Ian Scoones
Ian Scoones

Professorial Fellow

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Scoones, I.
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SABI Magazine - Tydskrif, volume 8, issue 4

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China Sub Saharan Africa

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