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 👀.
