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Understanding China's Global Influence
China's global influence cannot be contained like during the Cold War due to extensive economic ties with various countries, unlike the USSR. Attempting to understand China's influence in African countries requires a shift towards competition rather than panic, such as offering alternative funding sources. The opaque nature of Chinese leadership makes it challenging to predict their actions or intentions, leading to a 'competitive coexistence' approach being the best way to engage with China.