Asian Crossroads in Africa: Photos of China’s growing influence
http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/11/showcase-91/
As many as 500,000 Chinese have immigrated to Africa, lured by its oil, copper, uranium, wood and other natural resources. Many have thrived, creating large conglomerates. To serve them, other entrepreneurs have opened palatial restaurants. Or karaoke halls. The infusion of a distinctly different culture into African society — again — is turning out to be a critical chapter in the continent’s post-colonial history.
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See also Fast Company’s award winning article China Storms Africa
