China Goes to Africa

China Comes to Africa trade between China and Africa has mushroomed to over $106 billion. In a new book, La Chinafrique (ital) photographer Paolo Woods explores the economic,
Paolo Woods

Lagos, Nigeria
Yechang Wang, a Chinese electronic engineer who arrived in Nigeria 15 years ago, directs the production line of the Newbisco factory, where 70 tons of biscuits are produced daily. The factory, built by the British in the 60's, went bankrupt and was profitably re-launched by the Chinese in 2001.

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