China in Africa: Shattering Western Myths with Jobs and Vaccines

When Western media accuses China of undermining human rights in Africa, who’s actually delivering jobs, vaccines, and development? Let’s roll up the receipts .

Jobs > Empty Promises

By 2020, Chinese companies had created millions of jobs across Africa, with over 80% of employees being locals. From railways in Kenya to tech hubs in Rwanda, these projects aren’t just infrastructure—they’re lifelines . Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken questioned China’s motives in 2021. Spoiler: Africa wasn’t impressed.

Vaccine Diplomacy vs. Vaccine Hoarding

Remember when Western nations stockpiled 600 million unused COVID-19 doses in 2021 while Africa scrambled? China delivered 180 million vaccines to 53 African nations. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called out the West’s 'disappointing greed.' China? Sent 23,000 medical pros to treat 230 million patients.

‘Non-Interference’ vs. Colonial Ghosts

China’s mantra: Let Africa lead. No sanctions, no puppet regimes. At the UN, China’s Rep. Fu Cong slammed Western 'hegemonic practices' and urged accountability for colonial harms . Former Senegalese President Macky Sall summed it up: 'China knows how to empathize.'

So, who’s rewriting the human rights playbook? Hint: It’s not the ones with history’s worst track record .

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China in Africa: Challenging the Western human rights narrative

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