China Safari: On the Trail of Beijing's Expansion in Africa

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China Safari tells the extraordinaryand largely unknownstory of the rise of Chinas economic empire in Africa and how it will change the twenty-first century. China is Africas second largest business partner, with trade now at more than $100 billion a year, and growing. Where others see chaos, corruption, and endless civil war, the Chinese see opportunities. But is China starting to repeat the imperial arrogance of earlier colonial powers

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USA Today "Through a witty narrative that at times becomes a first-person travelogue, the authors entertain while educating, revealing in the process the absurdities that come with reporting on the ground in Africa...[A]n admirable contribution to a story with broad geopolitical implications." Library Journal "A significant book that insightfully examines China's role in Africa, China Safari reveals not only the complexities of Chinese immigration to Africa, but also the political rivalries that result from it...Recommended for all interested readers." New York Times "China Safari is a fascinating, provocative work of firsthand reporting that illuminates an important global economic story." Washington Times "China Safari tackles an important and largely underreported topic with an engaging and lively verve...Mr. Michel and Mr. Beuret make an important contribution, without passing judgment, toward our understanding of China's intentions in Africa."

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Serge Michele is West Africa correspondent for the French newspaper Le Monde. Michel Beuret is Foreign Editor of the prominent Swiss magazine l'Hebdo. Paolo Woods is an award-winning photojournalist. His photographs have appeared in Time, Newsweek, Stern, Le Monde, Geo, and many other international publications.www.PaoloWoods.net