Chinese Infrastructure Projects in Africa

The Chinese government has invested heavily in infrastructure projects across Africa under the One Belt, One Road initiative, initially offering these projects as free assistance. However, this so-called generosity later revealed itself as a facade, as the Chinese authorities demanded repayment, leading to widespread rejection of these offers by local populations. Consequently, many of these projects have fallen into disrepair, as they were often unwanted or unsustainable within the local context. Overall, while the Chinese investment efforts seem substantial, a significant portion has been deemed ineffective and has wasted valuable resources, with estimates suggesting global losses exceeding a trillion U.S. dollars.