The Chinese presence in African agriculture – “invasion” or cooperation?
The goal
of this study is to assess the Chinese presence in African agriculture in the light of
increased discussions about an alleged Chinese âinvasionâ through the purchase
of arable land. Previous scientific studies and little data
Existing and reliable indicators indicate that there is no clear evidence of an âinvasionâ
Chinese in Africa, even though the Chinese interest in soil agriculture
Africa has indeed increased in this century. On the other hand, aid and
technical cooperation mechanisms have increased substantially since the beginning of the
XXI century. There seems to be space, because, for partnerships that collaborate with
reducing malnutrition in Africa through the use of technology and
chinese know-how. Until the present moment, little evidence exists also about the
land occupation ...