China's Emergence as a Superpower (2015 onwards)

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Almost amusing, even if other nations also seek to learn, this Chinese gift may harm how African nations see China:

In 2012, the Chinese government “graciously offered” African States a gift and constructed the African Union’s HQ in Addis Ababa. The act of soft diplomacy proved to be a rather self-serving maneuver to spy on the activities and discussions being conducted by leaders of the exclusive continental group.

Link:https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/201...s-addis-ababa/

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A BBC report that cites Kuang Weilin, the Chinese ambassador to the AU:

Certainly, it will create problems for China-Africa relation.

Link:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42861276