While war and unrest in the Middle East still pulls the main focus in news features on American TV, Africa should receive a bit more than"snapshot" coverage of the woes facing that continent. What are the implications of China becoming deeply involved in African econmics? What are the implications of China receiving special considerations to allow them to avoid minimum wage and other laws in various African countries? How is it China can help Sudan with special deals - avoid UN sanctions, despite continued problems in Darfur? When gross poverty is an issue is it good business for African leaders to court such a relationship or is it destined to keep Africa in an endless loop of dependance and a deepening chasm between the haves and have nots?
This is something that may do more to add to destabilizing the countinent by creating more excuses for war, distrust and hatred. This highlights the fundamental flaws in the way international economic deals are struck! Keep an eye on Africa!