But such criticism is largely misplaced. The development model that China is facilitating, which combines productive investment and trade with concessional loans and aid, is helping to break the cycle of under-development in Africa – a goal that Western-led development strategies have failed to achieve.
一些西方观察者——以及一些非洲人——指责中国“染指”非洲大陆是新形式的殖民主义。但这样的批评大错特错。中国所助力的发展模式——生产性投资和贸易与优惠贷款和援助相结合——有助于打破非洲欠发达的循环，这是西方领衔的发展战略所没能达到的成就。