Oxford 2009: Africa and China Debate Part 2 Richard Dowden

At the third of the Orwell Prize's events at the Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival 2009, Richard Dowden (Director, Royal African Society), Stephen Marks (Fahamu), Shirong Chen (China Editor, BBC World Service), Lindsey Hilsum (international editor, Channel 4 News) and Winston Mano (University of Westminster) discuss the Chinese influence in Africa. Chaired by Dr Suzanne Franks (Centre for Journalism, University of Kent). In this part, Richard Dowden gives his thoughts.

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[zweeterion]

Africa isn't controlled by anyone.The West should learn to respect Africa as China does.

[stephentsang2000]

Chinese don't like to engage in other families' internal business. This is Chinese tradition in every Chinese heart. The old proverb "Each family shovels the snow in front of their own door by themselves." explains everything.

[superphi]

Y would China promote democracy in Africa? when they r a communist country, his comments r kinda funny when he said that.

[Xenthoid]

whats all that noise...sounds like someone is being strapped down..

[kimononvidia]

there's also proverb: talk less act more!!!

peace from HK !!!