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by Clement Maimo | Oct 3, 2022 | Politics
Gone are the days when colonial masters used brute force to take over nations by chaining people together and putting them in ships with little to no food. We now live in a technologically advanced world, and the Chinese have proven to be one of the leading countries in technological innovations. They have come up with an even more clever scheme to colonize Africa than their pre-colonial masters.
It all began in the 1960s when Zambia had just gained independence from Britain and was looking to grow its economy.
Suddenly, China opted to build its railway lines connecting Zambia to Tanzania to boost trade between the countries.
It was a monumental project referred to as the Tazara Railway.
But you see, this was only the beginning.
If you Google the definition of Colonialism, you see that Colonialism is the practice of taking over a country/area either partially or completely, setting up colonies, and exploiting it economically.
Over the years, China has constructed over 6,000km of railway lines all across the African continent alongside many other infrastructural projects like roads in Mozambique, hospitals in the Republic of Congo, and dams in Sudan, just to name a few.
But is all this done out of the goodness of China’s heart?
Of course not.
China has both Economic and Political aims for its endeavor in Africa.
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China has benefited heavily from Africa’s diplomatic support in UN-related matters.
In the UN Assembly, all countries, no matter how small, count as a vote, and China has leveraged this because there are 54 countries in Africa.
It is arguable that some of the African countries that vote for China do so because of Billions of dollars owed to China. General Townsend of the US Army said
“They have lured African countries into what we call debt trap diplomacy. China has extended leases on critical Infrastructures like ports and airports.”
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A documentary released on YouTube involving the construction of Kilamba city in Angola showed that most of the Infrastructure was built following a ‘Chinese Cultural’ style of design, plus the fact the workers enrolled with the Chinese company involved were all made to learn Mandarin.
China even went as far as to set up schools in the locality outside of their original task. It is estimated that at least 1 million Chinese migrants are in Africa, and the number just keeps going up as time passes.
China has even gone as far as influencing what Africans watch because they own Startimes, the biggest digital TV operator in Africa, with a monthly subscription as low as $4 monthly.
This seems very nice but what is interesting is the channels being broadcasted are non-US channels, some African channels, and a wide range of Chinese TV programs to select from.
63% of Africans believe China has their best interest at heart, but that’s not the case in Ghana.
Some people are starting to revolt, but they run the risk of being canceled since anti-Chinese stories are hidden from the spotlight.
It will be asinine to say over the last three decades, China hasn’t gained influence on African soil; whether for the better or for the worst is up to you to decide.
But data shows that something is definitely cooking in the background, and only time will tell.
China-A New Wave Of Colonialism In Africa
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THIS IS A GOOD ONE
While walking down the street one day a Malaysian Boleh Minister is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. Welcome to heaven, says St. Peter. “Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem.
We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we’re not sure what to do with you.”
“No problem, just let me in,” says the man.
“Well, I’d like to, but I have orders from higher up.
What we’ll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven.
Then you can choose where to spend eternity.”
“Really, I have made up my mind. I want to be in heaven,” says the Yang Berhormat*
“I’m sorry, but we have our rules,” says St. Peter.
And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.
The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course.
In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.
Everyone is very happy and dressed in the finest batik there is.
They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people.
They play a friendly game of golf and then indulge themselves on lobsters, caviar and the most expensive food there is.
Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes.
They are having such a good time that before he realizes it, it is time to go.
Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises.
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St.Peter is waiting for him.
Now it’ s time to visit heaven. So, 24 hours pass with the Yang Berhormat joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing.
They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St.Peter returns. *
“Well, then, you’ve spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity.”
The Yang Berhormat reflects for a minute, then he answers..
“Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I’ll be better off in hell.”
So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and he’s in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage.
He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and
putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above.
The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder.
“I don’t understand,” stammers the Yang Berhormat….
“Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time..
Now there’s just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable…
What happened?
The devil looks at him, smiles and says…
Yesterday we were campaigning.
Today you voted.
VOTE WISELY. CHOOSE HEAVEN OR HELL IN THE SOON TO COME GE15 GENERAL ELECTIONS!
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by Clement Maimo | Oct 3, 2022 | Politics
Gone are the days when colonial masters used brute force to take over nations by chaining people together and putting them in ships with little to no food. We now live in a technologically advanced world, and the Chinese have proven to be one of the leading countries in technological innovations. They have come up with an even more clever scheme to colonize Africa than their pre-colonial masters.
It all began in the 1960s when Zambia had just gained independence from Britain and was looking to grow its economy.
Suddenly, China opted to build its railway lines connecting Zambia to Tanzania to boost trade between the countries.
It was a monumental project referred to as the Tazara Railway.
But you see, this was only the beginning.
If you Google the definition of Colonialism, you see that Colonialism is the practice of taking over a country/area either partially or completely, setting up colonies, and exploiting it economically.
Over the years, China has constructed over 6,000km of railway lines all across the African continent alongside many other infrastructural projects like roads in Mozambique, hospitals in the Republic of Congo, and dams in Sudan, just to name a few.
But is all this done out of the goodness of China’s heart?
Of course not.
China has both Economic and Political aims for its endeavor in Africa.
.
China has benefited heavily from Africa’s diplomatic support in UN-related matters.
In the UN Assembly, all countries, no matter how small, count as a vote, and China has leveraged this because there are 54 countries in Africa.
It is arguable that some of the African countries that vote for China do so because of Billions of dollars owed to China. General Townsend of the US Army said
“They have lured African countries into what we call debt trap diplomacy. China has extended leases on critical Infrastructures like ports and airports.”
.
A documentary released on YouTube involving the construction of Kilamba city in Angola showed that most of the Infrastructure was built following a ‘Chinese Cultural’ style of design, plus the fact the workers enrolled with the Chinese company involved were all made to learn Mandarin.
China even went as far as to set up schools in the locality outside of their original task. It is estimated that at least 1 million Chinese migrants are in Africa, and the number just keeps going up as time passes.
China has even gone as far as influencing what Africans watch because they own Startimes, the biggest digital TV operator in Africa, with a monthly subscription as low as $4 monthly.
This seems very nice but what is interesting is the channels being broadcasted are non-US channels, some African channels, and a wide range of Chinese TV programs to select from.
63% of Africans believe China has their best interest at heart, but that’s not the case in Ghana.
Some people are starting to revolt, but they run the risk of being canceled since anti-Chinese stories are hidden from the spotlight.
It will be asinine to say over the last three decades, China hasn’t gained influence on African soil; whether for the better or for the worst is up to you to decide.
But data shows that something is definitely cooking in the background, and only time will tell.
https://historyofyesterday.com/china-a-new-wave-of-colonialism-in-africa/
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