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The chapter interrogates the Chinese model of capitalism and freedom. While like any other capitalist system it may lead to exploitation of the poor countries or poor masses, it has helped the economy of China in terms of exposure and getting access to businesses throughout the world. This model has been accommodated in the African context in various nations through the strategy of mutual relations that are encouraged by the Chinese capitalists. This capitalism differs from the classical version promoted by the IMF and World Bank given that it minimizes conditionalities and argues for the promotion of the independence of the African states. Regardless of this aspect, the possibility of exploitation of the African nations remains an open possibility.
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This comes from the Chinese expression 人心齐, 泰山移 rén xīn qí, tài shān yí. See also https://www.hanbridgemandarin.com/article/daily-chinese-learning-tips/chinese-proverbs.
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Kayange, G.M. (2020). Afro-Chinese Alternative to Capitalism and Freedom Conflict. In: Capitalism and Freedom in African Political Philosophy. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44360-3_13
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