China is reaching out to African students through scholarships to soften its image on the continent. Photo: MCT
Scholarship offers driving China’s soft-power play in Africa
- Initiative that sends thousands of African students to Chinese universities builds an army of influencers for Beijing on the continent
- Boosts China’s image in Africa, where it is a dominant investor and trading partner, while countering accusations of unscrupulous practices
China is reaching out to African students through scholarships to soften its image on the continent. Photo: MCT
