![]() ![]() “We found that in all instances, there were more Africans hired than there were Chinese. “The headline that the Chinese are bringing in foreign workers and putting Africans out of work is far too simplistic,” she said. Moyo disputed allegations that Chinese investments in Africa replace African workers with Chinese workers. I think it is quite unfair, because economies do need investment very desperately.” “Africa is the one continent where there is a lot more misinformation about what the Chinese are doing there. Moyo, in reference to the negative press surrounding Chinese involvement in Africa. “The story here is not the way it’s painted… the issue is a lot more nuanced than these headlines,” said Ms. The book examines China’s aggressive pursuit of commodities in Africa and argues that it is ultimately of benefit to Africans rather than counter to their interests, as often portrayed. Moyo cited the survey in discussing her new book, Winner Take All: China’s Race for Resources and What It Means for the World. They are changing our lives for the better.’” We think they are improving our livelihoods. “Africans that were surveyed said, ‘We love the Chinese. “In 2007, the PEW Institute went around to ten African countries… and they actually asked the Africans, ‘What do you think of the Chinese?’” said author Dambisa Moyo during an IPI Beyond the Headlines event on September 10, 2012. ![]()
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