What should Washington's relationship with the developing World be?

[Dayuhan]

The relationship between China and Africa is rapidly evolving - and demands a much more nuanced treatment than the scare stories that are the staple of Western media.

Possibly so... but does that get us any closer to answering the question "what should Washington's relationship with the developing world be"?

China's relationship with Africa is a matter for the parties concerned to deal with. It's not a threat to the US, nor is it something the US can emulate. Washington needs to build relationships based on the synergies and compatibilities unique to US policy and the US economy, which are very different from those of China.