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In recent years, interest in and worry about China's influence in Africa has grown. China first became involved in Africa in the 1960s and 1970s as a means of fostering ideological unity with developing countries and fending against Western influence. Through military, financial, and political support, China's influence in Africa is expanding rapidly. For the US and other nations with regional interests, this has significant implications.
China is involved in Africa in several ways, including trade, investment, infrastructure development, and diplomatic ties. Major infrastructure projects in Africa include the construction of roads, stadiums, hospitals, schools, and other facilities by Chinese enterprises. China is now Africa's third-largest trading partner, with substantial trade volumes between the two. However, there is a $1.7 Billion Railway project that Could Challenge China’s Influence in Africa.
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